I found a this great checklist from the Canadian Government:
1. Update your budget as a retiree
Your spending habits and expenses may be different than they were before you retired. It’s important to regularly review your budget as your needs and lifestyle change.
Get tips on budgeting during retirement.
2. Decide when to apply for public pension benefits
Most Canadian seniors and retirees are eligible to receive income from Old Age Security (OAS) and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP).
Lower income seniors may qualify for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
The age at which you apply can affect how much you get.
Find out more about public pensions.
3. Consider the tax credits you may be eligible for
You may be eligible for tax credits even if you’re getting a public pension.
Find out about tax credits for seniors for which you may be eligible.
4. Review and update your insurance coverage to make sure it meets your current and future needs
You may need to check your insurance coverage in retirement to make sure that it suits your current needs and lifestyle.
Find out more about the different types of insurance.
5. Consider what might happen to your pension if you continue to work
Learn about working while collecting a pension.
6. Consider pension income splitting and/or pension sharing with your spouse or common-law partner
Pension income splitting may lower the amount of tax you have to pay in retirement.
Find out about pension income splitting.
You may be able to share your CPP retirement benefits, which may result in tax savings.
Find out about pension sharing.
7. Protect yourself and the people you love against financial fraud and abuse
What every older Canadian should know about Financial Abuse.
What every older Canadian should know about Frauds and Scams.
8. Plan for a possible loss of financial independence
At some point, you may become mentally or physically unable to manage your finances. You may need to give somebody Power of Attorney to manage your money for you.
Learn more about Powers of attorney.
9. Make or update your will
Making a will is a good way to make sure that your wishes are honoured after your death. It’s a good idea to get professional legal help when preparing a will to make sure all your documents are prepared and witnessed properly.
Learn more about wills and estate laws in your province or territory.
10. Consider where you will live when you retire and how much it will cost
Find out about housing options for seniors.
11. Consider the costs of living or travelling outside of Canada when you retire
There may be financial implications of travelling outside of Canada for long periods of time after you retire. This may include tax, benefits or insurance implications.
Find out about living and travelling abroad when you retire.
What other tips do you have that haven't been included here? Please let me know in the comments.