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Guarinteed! 49% ted more tyt A generation ago. the average Canadian retired at age 65 and could expect to live another seven or eight years. u will definitely not be -t living your parents' retire- ment - but are you ready for your retirement years? These days, the average retirement age is 62. Add increases in longevity over the past 25 years and the amount of time most people spend in retirement has tripled. That has radically altered the traditional view of retirement. Today's retirees want a fulfilling retirement lifestyle. Here are six keys to retirement R success, compiled by the Retirement Lifestyie Centre, MCE that can work for anybody: . Have a clear vision of the future. What is it you really want to do with the next phase of your life? Whatever your retirement dream, remember this: It's important to create a clear vision for all the facets of your rttirterpent lire. . Practice good health and wellness. Most retirees can look forward to many years of happy retirement by paying attention to the basic princi- ples of healthy living. I Look for ways toieep yourself both physically and mentally stimulated through all the years of your retirement. - _ _ _ . Be positive about making your retirement "work." For many of today's retirees, retirement is no longer a period of "not working." Once, retirement was viewed as "heedom from work" - now it's often seen as "heedom to work" at something you truly enjoy. . Take a balanced approach to leisure. Having the opportunity to do what you want when you want is certainly one of the advantages of the next Gettingstarted on your retirement lifestyle RUSS MCEACHNIE After taking the quiz, you will receive your retirement readiness score, as well as an evalua- tion on how you compare to other Canadians and advice on the steps you can take to prepare for your retirement. mem. 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