047 | Before You Downsize In Retirement, Watch This

In episode 47 of Retirement Unpacked, Brett Martinson and Matthew Dennis discuss whether you should make your spouse a joint owner of your non-registered account, the key considerations before downsizing your home and renting, LIRA unlocking rules and how they vary by province, tax loopholes versus legitimate tax planning, and much more. Later in the episode, Gord Manzer joins the show to discuss what to expect from a retirement plan when you're still 10+ years away from retiring, why plans change over time, and how to use that information to make better financial decisions today.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:22 Non-registered accounts: should you make them joint?10:28 Selling house: should I downsize or rent?18:19 Can you transfer investments in-kind from RRIF to TFSA?23:44 Should I name my estate the beneficiary on my RRSP?32:25 LIRA unlocking rules: every province is different40:36 RRSP meltdown strategies for high-income earners46:32 Tax loopholes: what's legal vs. what's risky1:01:03 Can the FHSA be used as a tool for retirement1:05:36 Planning for retirement 10+ years away1:19:07 CPP survivor benefits explained: does delaying CPP hurt you?