Sheila and Raj Devi were living large, complete with personal trainers, grocery delivery and upscale vacations. Now Sheila has lost her $300,000-a-year job and they're in the hole. Can they curtail their $172,000-a-year spending habit before it is too late.

MoneySense, Julie Cazzin
April 2015

"When incomes go up, expenses go up as well" says Certified Financial Planner, Ayana Forward.

Full text: A Life More Ordinary

Am I on Track to Retire at 60: Milan Sengupta, 36, has been in Canada for just 5 years, but he's already thinking about retirement.

MoneySense, Julie Cazzin
April 2015

"If Milan saves $30,000 annually, and he spends $50,000 a year net from his nest egg starting at age 60, his reitrement savings will last him beyond age 95" says Certified Financial Planner, Vickie Campbell.

Full text: Am I on Track: To retire at age 60?

Am I on Track: Mark Wade, 32, wants to retire at age 50 with $400,000 in savings.

MoneySense, Julie Cazzin
February/March 2015

"He has a few advantages, time, the power of compounding and access to tax-sheltered vehicles" says Certified Financial Planner, Vickie Campbell.

Full text: Am I on Track: To Have $400,000 by age 50?

Paula Lorimer and husband Pierre Sopel save $30,000 annually. They hope to retire at age 55 with a net annual income of $55,000

MoneySense, Julie Cazzin
January 2015

"If the couple averages 4% net per year for life, their money will definitely last until age 95 and beyond," says Ayana Forward, CFP with Ryan Lamontagne in Ottawa.

Full text: Am I on Track...to Retire at Age 55?