EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 16 MIN
How to Build a Retirement Portfolio That Lasts (EP 65)
from Retiring Canada · host Michael Isbister, CFP®
Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedBuilding a retirement portfolio is about far more than simply picking investments. The structure, tax efficiency, and location of those investments can have a major impact on your long term retirement success.In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss the key principles behind constructing a retirement portfolio designed to support sustainable income, tax efficiency, and long term growth.You will learn the difference between asset allocation and asset location, why the placement of investments across RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, and non-registered accounts matters, and how proper portfolio construction can improve after tax retirement outcomes. We also discuss market volatility, retirement income planning, equity exposure, bond positioning, and how retirees can build portfolios designed to weather periods of uncertainty.We also walk through a detailed real world retirement portfolio example to demonstrate how investment structure, tax planning, and retirement income decisions all work together within a comprehensive retirement plan.This episode is for Canadian retirees and pre-retirees who want to better understand how thoughtful retirement portfolio construction can help create a more sustainable and tax efficient retirement strategy. WANT EVEN MORE RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS?Join thousands of other Canadians and subscribe to the Retiring Canada Newsletter.https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-newsletterAs a thank you, you'll receive a copy of our latest Retirement Guide AND MORE!EPISODE RESOURCES:📊 Work with Michael: https://fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started💻 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-newsletter👉 Download Our Latest Retirement Guide: https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-guide✏️ Submit Your Question: https://www.retiringcanada.ca/submit-your-question🌐 Retiring Canada Website: https://www.retiringcanada.ca
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Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedBuilding a retirement portfolio is about far more than simply picking investments. The structure, tax efficiency, and location of those investments can have a major impact on your long term retirement success.In this episode of Retiring Canada, we discuss the key principles behind constructing a retirement portfolio designed to support sustainable income, tax efficiency, and long term growth.You will learn the difference between asset allocation and asset location, why the placement of investments across RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, and non-registered accounts matters, and how proper portfolio construction can improve after tax retirement outcomes. We also discuss market volatility, retirement income planning, equity exposure, bond positioning, and how retirees can build portfolios designed to weather periods of uncertainty.We also walk through a detailed real world retirement portfolio example to demonstrate how investment structure, tax planning, and retirement income decisions all work together within a comprehensive retirement plan.This episode is for Canadian retirees and pre-retirees who want to better understand how thoughtful retirement portfolio construction can help create a more sustainable and tax efficient retirement strategy. WANT EVEN MORE RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS?Join thousands of other Canadians and subscribe to the Retiring Canada Newsletter.https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-newsletterAs a thank you, you'll receive a copy of our latest Retirement Guide AND MORE!EPISODE RESOURCES:📊 Work with Michael: https://fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started💻 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-newsletter👉 Download Our Latest Retirement Guide: https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-guide✏️ Submit Your Question: https://www.retiringcanada.ca/submit-your-question🌐 Retiring Canada Website: https://www.retiringcanada.ca
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