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For the January 2014 issue of the Canadian MoneySaver Magazine I wrote an article called, "Financial Sustainability Of Retirement:  Three Key Risks and How To Be Prepared".  

Whether you are retired or within 10 years of retirement having a clear understanding of your financial outlook for retirement may be more complicated that in looks.  Now, you may be thinking to yourself that things worked out fine for my parents so in the end everything will be fine.....but are circumstances truly the same?

Have you ever wondered what drives commodity prices?  

Basic economics tells us that is it supply and demand but what is the driver of demand for commodities?  The answer is global economic growth. 

With the oldest baby-boomers now reaching the age of 66 years the need to understand the financial realities related to retirement is becoming more relevant with every passing year.  Knowing how much is enough for life-long income may well be the most important life calculation for today’s baby boomers and seniors.  Do you have a clear understanding of your retirement readiness?