{"id":29791,"date":"2025-10-14T10:37:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/?p=29791"},"modified":"2025-10-14T10:37:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:37:39","slug":"how-to-take-your-retirement-for-a-test-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/insights\/how-to-take-your-retirement-for-a-test-drive","title":{"rendered":"How to take your retirement for a test drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Retirement is no longer just a point in time, but rather another whole life stage than can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/insights\/a-financial-plan-for-your-extended-retirement\">last for 30-plus years as people live longer<\/a>. For many, retirement is unknown territory, with little guidance or insights beyond the popular images of beach walks, pickleball and travel. While these activities may represent the dream of relaxation and leisure after years of work, they offer only a limited view of what retirement entails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transitioning to retirement can mean significant changes in daily routines, social interactions and personal identity. Without comprehensive preparation and a clear vision of how to spend this new phase, retirees may grapple with an unexpected abundance of free time, a need for meaningful engagement and the challenge of redefining their sense of purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To navigate this uncharted territory, it takes more than just financial planning; it takes a holistic approach. How can you test drive retirement? Here are five considerations suggested by <a href=\"https:\/\/agelab.mit.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT AgeLab <\/a>, a key healthy-aging partner of RBC Wealth Management.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-start-retirement-shopping-early\">1. Start retirement \u201cshopping\u201d early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3210\" height=\"2140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/middle-aged-couple-shopping-for-sunglasses-3210x2140-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A middle-aged man and woman are shopping for sunglasses.\" class=\"wp-image-30130 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/middle-aged-couple-shopping-for-sunglasses-3210x2140-1.jpg 3210w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/middle-aged-couple-shopping-for-sunglasses-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/middle-aged-couple-shopping-for-sunglasses-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/middle-aged-couple-shopping-for-sunglasses-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/middle-aged-couple-shopping-for-sunglasses-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/middle-aged-couple-shopping-for-sunglasses-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3210px) 100vw, 3210px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Consider<\/strong> what you want from retirement. Visualize and plan how you see yourself spending your newfound free time, factoring in what you\u2019ll do, where you\u2019ll be and who you\u2019ll be with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why?<\/strong> Like any good plan, the earlier you start, the better. Thinking ahead gives you time to consider and evolve your views.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-identify-what-you-will-need-for-retirement-income-and-try-living-on-it\">2. Identify what you will need for retirement income and try living on it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3210\" height=\"2140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-couple-reviewing-paperwork-at-home-3210x2140-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A mature couple is sitting down at a wooden table in the dining room looking at documents and a tablet. They have serious expressions.\" class=\"wp-image-30132 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-couple-reviewing-paperwork-at-home-3210x2140-1.jpg 3210w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-couple-reviewing-paperwork-at-home-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-couple-reviewing-paperwork-at-home-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-couple-reviewing-paperwork-at-home-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-couple-reviewing-paperwork-at-home-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-couple-reviewing-paperwork-at-home-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3210px) 100vw, 3210px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Consider<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/retirement\/retirement-calculators.html?msockid=0ce474c3092b64b5313d612408ea65fc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">calculating your projected retirement income <\/a> and creating a monthly budget based on this amount. For one month, stick strictly to this budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why?<\/strong> Scenario testing will help identify any adjustments you may need to make when living in retirement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-connect-with-current-retirees-groups-and-hobbies\">3. Connect with current retirees, groups and hobbies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3210\" height=\"2140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/happy-senior-friends-having-coffee-together-3210x2140-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Three senior friends are sitting in a cafe, drinking coffee. \" class=\"wp-image-30134 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/happy-senior-friends-having-coffee-together-3210x2140-1.jpg 3210w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/happy-senior-friends-having-coffee-together-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/happy-senior-friends-having-coffee-together-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/happy-senior-friends-having-coffee-together-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/happy-senior-friends-having-coffee-together-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/happy-senior-friends-having-coffee-together-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3210px) 100vw, 3210px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Consider<\/strong> talking to friends and relatives who are living the lifestyle you envision for yourself, asking about their experiences, challenges and advice. You might also connect with organizations that are of interest to you or explore new hobbies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why?<\/strong> These fact-finding missions can offer insights that will help you plan, but can also expand and strengthen your social networks so they\u2019re already in place before you officially retire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-spend-time-in-an-area-or-community-you-want-to-live-in-longer-term\">4. Spend time in an area or community you want to live in longer term<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3210\" height=\"2140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/couple-walking-down-European-street-with-suitcase-3210x2140-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A middle-aged couple is enjoying a leisurely walk down a picturesque European city street, sharing an ice cream cone and laughter. \" class=\"wp-image-30136 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/couple-walking-down-European-street-with-suitcase-3210x2140-1.jpg 3210w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/couple-walking-down-European-street-with-suitcase-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/couple-walking-down-European-street-with-suitcase-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/couple-walking-down-European-street-with-suitcase-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/couple-walking-down-European-street-with-suitcase-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/couple-walking-down-European-street-with-suitcase-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3210px) 100vw, 3210px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Consider<\/strong> taking a vacation in a community in which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/insights\/where-will-you-live-in-retirement-four-things-to-consider-when-aging-in-place\">you\u2019d like to live in retirement<\/a> or as you age. You might arrange for an extended stay in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/insights\/community-living-as-we-age\">age-friendly community<\/a> or try a short-term rental in a smaller dwelling or different area of your town or city. Spend your time as if you were retired and this is your permanent residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why?<\/strong> This immersive experience can give you firsthand knowledge of the community life, activities, amenities and social experience\u2014all on your own terms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-plan-to-work-a-gig-job-or-volunteer\">5. Plan to work a \u201cgig job\u201d or volunteer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3210\" height=\"2140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-woman-gardening-in-greenhouse-3210x2140-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A senior woman with short white hair is using a spray bottle to take care of potted plants in a garden centre. \" class=\"wp-image-30138 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-woman-gardening-in-greenhouse-3210x2140-1.jpg 3210w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-woman-gardening-in-greenhouse-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-woman-gardening-in-greenhouse-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-woman-gardening-in-greenhouse-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-woman-gardening-in-greenhouse-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/senior-woman-gardening-in-greenhouse-3210x2140-1.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3210px) 100vw, 3210px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Consider<\/strong> taking on a part-time job or volunteer opportunity and dedicate a few hours a week to determine if it\u2019s the right fit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why?<\/strong> Testing your options in advance can help you understand the commitment required and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/podcasts\/episode-47-thriving-in-retirement\">fulfillment they can offer in retirement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As Dr. Joe Coughlin, founder and director of MIT AgeLab, says when speaking about longevity planning: \u201cThere&#8217;s got to be a story that is greater than somewhere between cruise ships and crutches.\u201d&nbsp; Watch the video &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/insights\/video-explore-the-connection-between-wealth-health-and-aging\">Explore the connection between wealth, health and aging<\/a>&#8221; to hear more from Dr. Joe and other healthy-aging experts.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-well well\">\n<p>To learn more about RBC Wealth Management\u2019s focus on preparing Canadians to live longer with health, security, independence and control, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/campaign\/aging-well\">Longevity: Aging well hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A version of this article was originally published by MIT AgeLab.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We often get the chance to try out big purchases before committing, but unlike buying a car, there\u2019s no way to take retirement for a test drive. 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