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Retiring Canada

by Michael Isbister, CFP®

The Retiring Canada Podcast helps Canadians make smarter retirement, investing, tax, and financial planning decisions so they can retire with confidence. Hosted by Certified Financial Planner and retirement planner Michael Isbister, the show covers retirement income planning, CPP and OAS strategies, RRSP and TFSA optimization, investing, estate planning, tax reduction strategies, and retirement lifestyle planning designed specifically for Canadian retirees and pre-retirees.

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Episodes

  1. Your Retirement Investments Need a New Job (EP 90)

    Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedThe investment portfolio that got you to retirement isn'tnecessarily the same portfolio that should get you through retirement. Once the employment paycheque stops, your investments have a new job…

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  2. Fall Tax Planning for Retirees in 2026 (EP 89)

    Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedFall 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...

  3. 4 Signs You’ve Found the Right Financial Advisor (EP 88)

    Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started 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...

  4. Retirement Isn’t the Finish Line (EP 87)

    Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started 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...

  5. The Market is at an All Time High… Now What? (EP 86)

    Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started 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...

  6. One Spouse Retired… Now What? (EP 85)

    Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started 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...

  7. How to Build a Retirement Paycheque That Lasts (EP 84)

    Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started 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...

  8. The Financial Shock Many Widows and Widowers Never See Coming (EP 83)

    Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: http://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started 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...

  9. How to Protect an Inheritance from a Child’s Spouse (EP 82)

    Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started 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...

  10. The 5 Retirement Planning Mistakes DIY Investors Make (EP 81)

    Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started 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...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Retiring Canada Podcast helps Canadians make smarter retirement, investing, tax, and financial planning decisions so they can retire with confidence. Hosted by Certified Financial Planner and retirement planner Michael Isbister, the show covers retirement income planning, CPP and OAS strategies, RRSP and TFSA optimization, investing, estate planning, tax reduction strategies, and retirement lifestyle planning designed specifically for Canadian retirees and pre-retirees.

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Michael Isbister, CFP®

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How many episodes does Retiring Canada have?

Retiring Canada currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Retiring Canada about?

The Retiring Canada Podcast helps Canadians make smarter retirement, investing, tax, and financial planning decisions so they can retire with confidence. Hosted by Certified Financial Planner and retirement planner Michael Isbister, the show covers retirement income planning, CPP and OAS...

How often does Retiring Canada release new episodes?

Retiring Canada has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Retiring Canada is created and hosted by Michael Isbister, CFP®.
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