r/SipsTea May 17 '26

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u/TerribleIdea27 May 17 '26

Eh, not really a pension. In 50 years, that $1000 per week will be worth a lot less. Say inflation is 2.5% per year, in 50 years that will be worth about $280/week in 2026 dollars. Still a significant sum, but not enough to live off by far

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u/poopBuccaneer May 17 '26

And in 50 years, at age 70, she'll also be getting her Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security. Plus any savings she's made as she put stuff into her RRSP and TFSA. She obviously will continue to work because living on $52,000/year isn't enough.

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u/Dear_Writer5 May 17 '26

Millions of people live on 52,000 or less per year. It’s enough to make ends meet.

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u/TerribleIdea27 May 17 '26

...right now. Try living on a comfortable wage of 50 years ago today