Here’s the thing–many Canadians are great at setting money aside in their workplace retirement plans. But when it comes to actually figuring out how much they’ll need in retirement and whether they’re on track to get there? That’s where things fall apart.

A survey from Ipsos Reid back in 2015 found that only about half of Canadians follow a financial plan–and even fewer are saving regularly for long-term retirement goals. That’s kind of a big deal...

Scott Havens* is the kind of guy everyone wishes they had in their life. At 35, he’s the go-to mechanic in Vancouver who never hesitates to lend a hand–whether it’s helping a buddy fix a transmission or pulling over to help a stranger with a stalled engine. He’s the definition of dependable.

But nothing prepared Scott for what happened when his mom, Anne, needed him in a whole new way.

Anne, who lives in a downtown...