Planner

Welcome to CAAT’s member blog, Planner, where you can find material and resources that relate to important chapters in your life, beyond just your pension.

Check out the latest blog posts below. Looking for something specific? You can filter blogs by categories: Finance & Retirement, Lifestyle & Wellness, or The CAAT Community.

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Talking about money can be a taboo subject, especially when it comes to finances in retirement. But here’s the thing – although it can seem scary, talking about being financially prepared in...

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Recently CAAT challenged our Plan Ambassadors to get creative and post a picture of themselves in their#PensionsforEveryone t-shirt to their social accounts. Plan Ambassadors proudly showed off their...

CAAT's recently launched a new initiative that lets you share your invaluable opinions on important matters related to your pension, so we can better support you on this journey. Learn about what it entails and how you can be a part of it.

2022 Year in Review

CAAT’s 2022 Year in Review is here, and we’re so excited to share all the amazing things we’ve accomplished together in the past year. Here are a few highlights.

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Hear from a few Plan Ambassadors, on how being a member of a defined benefit Plan has improved their financial outlook, how they're planning for retirement, and what being a Plan Ambassador means to them.

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It's that time of the year again! We've got some easy new year resolutions that will be no trouble to keep. These resolutions are so easy they could be completed in as little as a day!

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It’s important to understand how pension decisions you make today can impact your retirement income in the future. Taking money – known as the commuted value –  out of your plan to invest elsewhere is a big decision. And once it’s done, it can’t be undone.

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Contributors producer Jade Towle and host Russell Evans reflect on season one’s top takeaways shared from Canada’s changemakers. These lessons are tangible and relevant for employers across Canada, regardless of size, industry or sector.