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2026/10/13
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Your Retirement Investments Need a New Job (EP 90)
2026/10/13
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The investment portfolio that got you to retirement isn't necessarily the same portfolio that should get you through retirement. Once the employment paycheque stops, your investments have a new job: helping fund your lifestyle for potentially the next 30 years.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we explore asset liability matching and how retirees can structure their investments around the income they'll actually need in the years ahead.
You will learn how target-date bonds can be used to create future retirement paycheques, why money you need next year shouldn't necessarily be invested the same way as money you won't need for another 15 years, and how stocks and bonds can serve very different purposes inside a retirement portfolio. EP 90
We also discuss how CPP, OAS, pensions and investment withdrawals can work together to fund your lifestyle, why long-term growth still matters in retirement, and how matching investments to future spending needs can provide something that's difficult to put a price on: confidence to actually spend and enjoy the money you've accumulated.
This episode is for Canadian retirees and pre-retirees who want to move beyond simply choosing a stock and bond allocation and instead build a portfolio specifically designed around their retirement income, tax strategy, spending needs and long-term goals.
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🎧 Episode 39: How Inflation Impacts Your Retirement
Fall Tax Planning for Retirees in 2026 (EP 89)
2026/09/29
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Fall is one of the most important times of the year for retirement tax planning. With only a few months remaining before December 31, retirees still have an opportunity to make strategic decisions that could reduce taxes, improve cash flow, and better position their investments for the year ahead.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we go behind the scenes of our fall tax planning process and discuss some of the opportunities and mistakes we uncover when reviewing retirees' investment accounts and CRA information.
You will learn why unused capital losses can be valuable, how TFSA overcontributions and incorrectly applied tax payments can create problems, and whether it makes more sense to take RRIF withdrawals monthly or wait until year end. We also discuss how investment portfolios can be structured around retirement withdrawals and why your income, investments, and tax strategy need to work together.
We also explore the challenges that can arise when retirement assets are spread across multiple advisors or self-managed accounts. Coordinating capital gains and losses, investment income, asset location, withdrawals, tax withholding, risk and estate planning becomes increasingly important as your financial life becomes more complex.
This episode is for Canadian retirees and pre-retirees who want to be more proactive with year-end tax planning, reduce their lifetime tax bill, and create a more coordinated retirement strategy.
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🎧Episode 77: The Canadian Retirement Tax Trap
🎧Episode 38: Year End Tax Planning for Retirees
4 Signs You've Found the Right Financial Advisor (EP 88)
2026/09/15
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Choosing a financial advisor is about far more than comparing investment performance or management fees. The right advisor should understand your goals, your family, your retirement dreams, and help you make confident financial decisions through every stage of life.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss four characteristics that separate truly client-focused financial advisors from those who simply manage investment portfolios.
You will learn why understanding your personality and relationship with money is just as important as understanding your investments, how a great advisor incorporates cash flow, retirement income, and tax planning into every recommendation, and why long-term planning requires flexibility as your life evolves. We also discuss retirement spending decisions, major purchases, risk management, government benefits, and the importance of building a trusted advisory relationship that extends far beyond the numbers.
We also explain why the best financial advice is rarely about finding the perfect investment. It is about helping clients make better financial decisions that align with their goals, values and vision for retirement.
This episode is for Canadian retirees, pre-retirees, DIY investors, and families looking to better understand what separates a true retirement planning partner from someone who simply manages investments.
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Retirement Isn't the Finish Line (EP 87)
2026/09/01
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Many Canadians spend decades preparing financially for retirement but give very little thought to what life will actually look like once works ends. The result is that retirement can become an emotional transition just as much as a financial one.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss seven practical ways to build a fulfilling retirement by creating purpose, maintaining meaningful relationships, and developing a lifestyle you'll be excited to wake up to every day.
You will learn why retirement is an identity transition, how to shift your mindset from what you're retiring from to what you're retiring toward, and why routines, gratitude, hobbies, health and social connection all play an important role in long-term happiness. We also discuss retirement down ramps, building purpose, and why financial confidence allows you to focus on enjoying the next chapter of your life instead of worrying about it.
We also explain why successful retirement planning is about much more than investment returns. It is about coordinating your investments, retirement income, tax strategy, health care planning, and estate plan so your money supports the life you've worked so hard to create.
This episode is for Canadian retirees and pre-retirees who want to prepare not only financially for retirement, but emotionally as well, so they can retire with greater confidence, purpose, and fulfillment.
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The Market is at an All Time High... Now What? (EP 86)
2026/08/18
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When the stock market reaches a new all-time high, many investors begin asking the same question: "Should I wait before investing?" While the concern is understandable, history tells a very different story than the headlines.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we explore what nearly 100 years of market history reveals about investing at record highs and why successful retirees focus on disciplined planning instead of trying to predict the next market correction.
You will learn why all-time highs occur more often than most people realize, what historical returns have looked like after markets reached new highs, and why attempting to time the market can be far more damaging than staying invested. We also discuss diversification, valuations, retirement income planning, sequence of returns risk, and how a well-designed retirement portfolio helps investors stay confident through both bull and bear markets.
We also explain why retirement investing should never be driven by yesterday's market headline. Instead, every investment decision should support a long-term retirement plan built around your income needs, tax strategy, and financial goals.
This episode is for Canadian retirees, pre-retirees, and long-term investors who want to better understand how market highs fit inro a disciplined investment strategy and why confidence comes from following a financial plan, not predicting the next correction.
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One Spouse Retired... Now What? (EP 85)
2026/08/04
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It is far more common than many people realize for one spouse to retire several years before the other. While this transition can create uncertainty, it also opens the door to valuable planning opportunities that may not exist once both spouses are fully retired.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss eight retirement planning strategies couples should consider when one spouse retires while the other continues working.
You will learn how to optimize lower tax brackets, strategically withdraw from RRSP's and non-registered accounts, plan CPP and Old Age Security start dates, prepare your portfolio for future withdrawals, maximize TFSA's, and determine whether it makes sense to complete major purchases or RRSP contributions before the second spouse retires. We also discuss why staggered retirements often provide one of the best planning windows for reducing lifetime taxes and increasing long-term retirement flexibility.
We also explore the non-financial benefits of staggered retirement, including the opportunity for couples to gradually adapt to retirement, establish new routines, and build confidence before both spouses fully transition into the next chapter of life.
This episode is for Canadian couples approaching retirement who want to better understand how a staggered retirement can create planning opportunities while helping build a more coordinated, tax-efficient, and confident retirement strategy.
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How to Build a Retirement Paycheque That Lasts (EP 84)
2026/07/21
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Building a retirement portfolio is only part of the equation. The real challenge is turning that portfolio into a predictable retirement paycheque while minimizing taxes and ensuring your investments continue to support your long-term goals.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we walk through the retirement income system we use to help clients coordinate their investments, tax strategy, and retirement withdrawals.
You will learn the difference between income planning and tax planning, how a retirement paycheque can be created from multiple investment accounts, and why asset location is just as important as asset allocation. We also discuss bond ladders, RRSP and RRIF drawdown strategies, non-registered investment accounts, TFSA optimization, and why retirement portfolio construction should evolve as government benefits such as CPP and Old Age Security begin.
We also explain why successful retirement investing is less about finding the perfect investment and more about coordinating every aspect of your financial life into one cohesive retirement plan.
This episode is for Canadian retirees and pre-retirees who want to better understand how coordinated portfolio construction, retirement income planning, and proactive tax strategies can help create a more flexible and confident retirement.
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The Financial Shock Many Widows and Widowers Never See Coming (EP 83)
2026/07/07
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Most couples spend years planning for retirement together. Far fewer spend time planning for the financial reality that may follow when one spouse passes away.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss seven financial challenges that can impact the surviving spouse, and the strategies couples can implement today to help reduce those future risks.
You will learn how the loss of CPP and Old Age Security benefits can affect retirement income, why pension income splitting disappears, how RRSP and RRIF assets can create future tax problems, and why many surviving spouses face higher marginal tax rates and potential OAS claw-backs. We also discuss property decisions, estate planning considerations, tax efficient drawdown strategies, and the importance of coordinated retirement planning.
We also explain why some of the most valuable retirement planning decisions are made years before they are ever needed and how proactive tax planning can help create more flexibility and peace of mind for both spouses.
This episode is for Canadian retirees, pre-retirees, widows, widowers and couples who want to better understand the financial realities that often emerge after the loss of a spouse and how to prepare for them today.
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How to Protect an Inheritance from a Child’s Spouse (EP 82)
2026/06/23
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Many parents and grandparents want to help their children financially during their lifetime or thorough their estate. But what happens when concerns arise about a child's spouse, marriage or potential future relationship breakdown?
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss several planning strategies families may consider when gifting money to children while attempting to protect those assets from unintended outcomes.
You will learn the difference between gifting and loaning money, why documentation matters, how separate property rules may apply, and the role domestic contracts can play in protecting family wealth. We also discuss trusts, estate planning considerations, declarations of gift, promissory notes and why these conversations often require both financial and legal guidance.
We also explore the emotional side of family wealth planning and why some of the most important financial conversations are often the most uncomfortable to have.
This episode is for Canadian retirees, parents, grandparents, business owners, and families who want to better understand how gifting and inheritance strategies can impact future generations and family wealth preservation.
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The 5 Retirement Planning Mistakes DIY Investors Make (EP 81)
2026/06/09
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Many DIY investors do an excellent job building wealth during their working years. But retirement introduces a new set of challenges that go far beyond choosing investments and managing a portfolio.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss the five most common retirement planning mistakes we see DIY investors make as they approach retirement.
You will learn how overconfidence can create blind spots, why dividend focused portfolios may not be as efficient as many retirees believe, and how excessive cash holdings can quietly impact long term retirement outcomes. We also discuss retirement income planning, tax efficient withdrawal strategies, decumulation planning, any why many successful investors wait too long to seek professional advice.
We also compare fee-based and fee-only financial planning models, outlining the strengths, tradeoffs and ideal use cases for each approach so you can better understand which model aligns with your retirement goals.
This episode is for DIY investors, retirees and pre-retirees who want to better understand the retirement planning gaps that can emerge when managing retirement independently and how to avoid costly mistakes along the way.
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Why Even Wealthy Canadians Feel Nervous About Retirement (EP 80)
2026/05/26
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Many Canadians spend decades building significant wealth for retirement, only to discover that financial success alone does not automatically create confidence, clarity, or peace of mind.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss why even financially successful retirees with substantial savings can still feel nervous, uncertain, or overwhelmed as retirement approaches.
You will learn the two major reasons retirees commonly struggle with retirement anxiety, how emotions often influence retirement decisions more than numbers alone, and why true retirement planning extends far beyond simply managing investments. We also discuss the major gaps that exist in much of the wealth management industry, the importance of coordinated tax, income, health care, and estate planning, and how thoughtful retirement planning can help create both financial confidence and personal freedom.
We also explore the emotional side of retirement, including purpose, identity, relationships, and the challenge many highly driven professionals and business owners face when stepping away from their career or life’s work.
This episode is for Canadian retirees, business owners, and pre-retirees who want greater confidence not only in their finances, but also in the next chapter of their life.
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Using Trusts In Retirement: What You Need to Know (EP 79)
2026/05/12
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Trusts can be powerful planning tools, but they are also complex, expensive, and often misunderstood.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we break down how trusts work, when they may make sense, and when they probably do not.
You will learn the difference between trusts established during your lifetime and trusts created through your will, along with common uses for business owners, high net worth families, blended families, and families with minor children. We also discuss family trusts, testamentary trusts, Henson trusts, and key tax considerations that can create unintended consequences if not structured properly.
We also explain why most people may not actually need a trust and why a proper cost benefit analysis is essential before moving forward with these strategies.
This episode is for Canadians who want a clearer understanding of trusts and how they may fit into an estate or retirement plan.
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How the Primary Residence Exemption Really Works (EP 78)
2026/04/28
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For many Canadians, their home and vacation property have become some of their largest financial assets. But when it comes time to sell, transfer, or settle an estate, many families are shocked to discover the potential tax consequences attached to those properties.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss how the Canadian Primary Residence Exemption works and the planning strategies retirees and families should understand when multiple personal use properties are involved.
You will learn what qualifies as a principal residence, why only one property per family unit can generally be designated in a given year, and how choosing the wrong property could result in unnecessary capital gains tax. We also walk through a detailed example involving a family home and vacation property, explain the “plus one” rule, and discuss several overlooked planning considerations involving properties owned before 1972, 1982, and 1992.
We also explore the importance of tracking capital improvements, coordinating with accountants and executors, and why proactive estate and tax planning can help preserve more family wealth over time.
This episode is for Canadian retirees, cottage owners, executors, and families who want to better understand how to minimize taxes and optimize the use of the Primary Residence Exemption.
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The Canadian Retirement Tax Trap (EP 77)
2026/04/14
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Many Canadians spend decades building their retirement savings but unknowingly walk into a major tax trap once retirement income, RRIF withdrawals, and government benefits all begin colliding later in life.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss how thoughtful tax planning can help retirees create more flexibility, reduce lifetime taxes, and avoid common retirement income pitfalls.
You will learn how RRSP and RRIF withdrawals impact taxation, why many retirees lose control of their income after age 71, and how OAS clawbacks and income-tested benefits can quietly erode retirement cash flow. We also discuss dividend income, marginal tax rates, the “tax valley” strategy, partial RRIF conversions, TFSA optimization, and why retirement tax planning should be reviewed and adjusted every single year.
We also walk through our year end tax planning process and explain how coordinated planning between investments, taxes, retirement income, and estate goals can help Canadians spend, gift, and donate more confidently throughout retirement.
This episode is for Canadian retirees, pre-retirees, and business owners who want to better understand how proactive retirement tax planning can improve long term retirement outcomes and help avoid unnecessary taxes later in life.
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Most Canadians Miss These 2 Estate Documents (EP 76)
2026/03/31
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Many Canadians believe their estate plan is complete once they have a Will and Powers of Attorney in place. But during difficult times, families and executors often discover important details and instructions are still missing.
In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss two commonly overlooked estate planning documents that can help bring clarity, organization, and peace of mind to your family and executor.
You will learn why estate planning should be viewed as part of a broader coordinated financial strategy, when you should review your estate documents, and how a Letter of Instruction and Executor Checklist can help simplify the estate administration process. We also discuss common estate planning gaps, executor considerations, blended family complexity, beneficiary coordination, and why many Canadians unknowingly leave behind confusion despite having legal documents in place.
We also explore the emotional side of estate planning and why thoughtful preparation today can dramatically reduce stress, uncertainty, and conflict for the people you care about most.
This episode is for Canadian retirees, families, and executors who want to better organize their estate plan and ensure their wishes are carried out clearly and efficiently.
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