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.
Retiring Canada
Claim This Podcastby Michael Isbister, CFP®
4.8(33 reviews)
86 episodes
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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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Recent Episodes
July 21, 2026
How to Build a Retirement Paycheque That Lasts (EP 84)
Host Michael, a financial planner, explains how to build a lasting retirement paycheque by coordinating investments, tax strategy, and withdrawals.
July 7, 2026
The Financial Shock Many Widows and Widowers Never See Coming (EP 83)
Host Michael discusses seven financial challenges widows and widowers face, offering strategies to mitigate future risks for surviving spouses.
June 23, 2026
How to Protect an Inheritance from a Child’s Spouse (EP 82)
<p>Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: <a href="https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started</a></p><p><br /></p><p>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?</p><p><br /></p><p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>WANT EVEN MORE RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS?</strong> </p><p><br /></p><p>Join thousands of other Canadians and subscribe to the Retiring Canada Newsletter. <a href="https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-newsletter</a></p><p>As a thank you, you'll receive a copy of our latestRetirement Guide AND MORE!</p><p><strong>EPISODE RESOURCES:</strong></p><p>📊 Work with Michael: <a href="https://fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fundamentalwealth.ca/get-started</a></p><p>💻 Subscribe to the Newsletter: <a href="https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-newsletter</a></p><p>👉 Download Our Latest Retirement Guide: <a href="https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-guide" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.retiringcanada.ca/retirement-guide</a></p><p>✏️ Submit Your Question: <a href="https://www.retiringcanada.ca/submit-your-question" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.retiringcanada.ca/submit-your-question</a></p><p>🌐 Retiring Canada Website: <a href="https://www.retiringcanada.ca" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.retiringcanada.ca</a></p><p><br /></p>
86 total episodes available with 2 transcripts
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