Most of us think of key life events—buying a home, travelling, retirement—as "milestones."

According to the recently released Money and Milestones survey by FP Canada, many Canadians are actively saving for these big life goals. A strong majority say they feel confident they’ll be able to afford them.

I thought it would be good to use this column to not only highlight the findings of the survey but also talk about a few takeaways you can use to work towards your own major milestones.

The key findings include:

Confidence is high—Sixty-eight per cent of Canadians say they are confident they will be able to afford their significant milestones, such as retirement, travel, or home ownership. That confidence is impressive given that many still face financial headwinds, like high living costs and debt.

What people are saving for—Half of Canadians are saving for retirement, 42% are saving for travel, and about one in five are putting money aside for a future home. Younger Canadians tend to prioritize home ownership and travel more heavily than........

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