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CIBC Poll: Most Canadians aim to retire at 61, but few feel confident they'll achieve it
According to a new CIBC poll, most Canadians plan to retire at 61 and are staying the course in their long-term financial strategies, with three quarters (76 per cent) reporting that their approach to investing has remained unchanged
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