Retirement Unpacked

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Retirement Unpacked is a weekly podcast by Parallel Wealth Financial Group. Our planners break down key retirement topics for Canadians—income strategies, tax planning, CPP, OAS, TFSAs, RRSPs, RRIFs, lifestyle choices, and estate planning. We answer real questions from YouTube, emails, and client conversations, giving you practical insights and strategies to retire with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind. Join us each week as we unpack retirement together.

  1. 19小時前

    026 | The Truth About Living On CPP & OAS In Your 80s

    In episode 26 of Retirement Unpacked, Adam and Brett break down future TFSA contribution limit projections, how OAS clawback can affect withdrawal strategy, whether or not CPP and OAS can cover your no-go phase, how much Canadians believe they need to retire, and a much more.Later in the episode, one of our planners, Gord Manzer, joins to discuss the prevalence of AI powered financial scams, and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:17 Future TFSA contribution limit growth3:54 Cashflow wedge with passive income investing 8:00 In-kind transfer from RRIF to TFSA/non-reg 14:26 Does OAS clawback affect withdrawal strategy? 19:43 Will CPP and OAS cover no-go phase? 25:00 Non-registered vs. universal life policy 33:15 Do you have to start withdrawing from LIF right away? 34:35 Small balance provision for LIFs 42:11 How to avoid tax installments 46:24 AI powered financial scams 59:42 Do you need $1.7M to retire?

    1 小時 14 分鐘

  2. 2月28日

    025 | The Hidden OAS Trap Canadians Never See Coming

    In episode 25 of Retirement Unpacked, Adam and Paul break down how OAS clawback works year to year, whether it still makes sense to delay CPP to 70 if you stop contributing early, the best place to park money when you don't need the mandated withdrawals, and much more. Later in the episode, one of our planners, Martin Goudreault, joins to discuss a couple client success stories, and the impact that a retirement plan can have for Canadians.Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:00 What happens if you die before you start your pension?4:37 Can OAS clawback vary from year to year?7:47 Planning around a large account size gap between spouses10:34 Stopped contributing to CPP early: Does delaying still make sense?14:08 Best ways to deplete RESPs18:53 Moving money from LIF to RRSP22:42 Best place to park money when you don't need it26:35 In-kind transfers from RRIF to TFSA29:42 Delaying CPP to 70: What if spouse passes early?33:55 Client success stories38:27 Warning: Firms are cutting planning, but not fees

    46 分鐘

  3. 2月21日

    024 | The RRSP Mistake Most Retirees Ignore Until It’s Too Late

    In episode 24 of Retirement Unpacked, Brett and Matthew break down rate of return assumptions and what to do if the market significantly outperforms your plan, why you should drawdown your RRSP/RRIF even if it means forgoing future returns, cashflow wedge planning with a defined benefit pension plan, RRSP meltdown risk if your spouse unexpectedly passes away, and much more. Later in the episode, one of our planners, Michael Barichello, joins to discuss fees in the financial industry, helping you understand how to weigh the costs of a advisor vs. the value they provide.Chapters: 0:00 Intro 00:35 How does RRIF drawdown affect your tax bracket? 3:46 Rate of return assumptions: When markets outperform your plan 12:17 LIF small balance allowance 16:37 Why bother withdrawing from your RRSP/RRIF? 22:49 Spousal RRSP/RRIF attribution rules 26:59 How does life insurance affect planning? 33:47 Cashflow wedge planning with DB plan 40:21 Strong returns increased LIF max. Should I withdraw max? 46:05 RRSP meltdown risk if spouse unexpectedly passes away early 55:02 Can you request withholding tax on RRIF withdrawals? 59:38 How to think about fees and value in financial planning 1:07:48 How to prepare for a meeting with your financial planner

    1 小時 15 分鐘

  4. 2月14日

    023 | Retiring With A LIRA, TFSA, RRSP, & Non-Reg: Where Should You Withdraw First?

    In episode 23 of Retirement Unpacked, Adam and Brett break down tax planning strategies for high net worth retirees, how non-registered accounts can become a liability in retirement, how to create a retirement budget and plan for unexpected expenses, tax implications for spousal income transfers, and much more. Later in the episode, one of our planners, Mathieu Huneault, joins to discuss what to consider if your kids are finishing school and you still have a balance in your RESP. More information on LIRAs HERE Adam's article in The Globe and Mail HERE Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:30 Does tax planning matter at the top marginal tax rate? 4:45 Drawdown order with LIRA, TFSA, RRSP, and holding company 9:58 Managing cash wedge in non-registered account 14:31 Do you need RRSP room to unlock a DCPP? 15:16 Do we offer a 'light' plan if you're 10 years from retirement? 18:08 Survivor benefit: Does the deceased need to have been collecting CPP? 20:00 How to create a retirement budget 27:08 Building a cash wedge for a LIF 29:46 Tax implications for spousal income transfers 37:26 What to do with your RESP when kids finish school 46:49 Tax filing if you're expecting a T3

    50 分鐘

  5. 2月7日

    022 | If You Want to Pay Less In Fees, Ask Your Advisor This

    In episode 22 of Retirement Unpacked, Brett and Kyle break down questions you should be asking your financial planner and also how to ask to have your fees reduced. They also touch on factors to consider before setting up a spousal RRSP, should you start CPP early and invest it, and much more.  Later in the episode, one of our planners, Paul Grenier joins to discuss whether annuities make sense for retirees in 2026.  Brett's book recommendation from John De Goey Adam's video on investing your CPP payment Chapters 00:00 Intro  1:08 Drawdown with RRIF and corporate holdings  5:14 Planning after taking CPP and OAS early  8:54 Factors to consider for spousal RRSPs  12:28 Questions to ask your financial planner  18:03 Tax implications of gifting money to children  21:43 How to ask to reduce your fees  30:41 Should you start CPP early and invest it?  37:23 Why are joint investment accounts hard to find?  40:20 Is OAS clawback based on individual or couple income?  43:39 How to reduce tax on sale of investment property  49:40 Discussion on annuities  56:08 Does delaying OAS increase years of eligibility?

    1 小時 2 分鐘

  6. 1月31日

    021 | A Better Way To Think About Asset Allocation In Retirement

    In episode 21 of Retirement Unpacked, Adam and Michael break down a number of questions we have gotten about the cashflow wedge.  They discuss whether a 75/25 investment can function as a cashflow wedge, whether it makes sense to only withdraw the minimum from your wedge in down markets, and how asset allocation and cashflow wedges should be handled across different accounts like RRIFs, LIFs, TFSAs, and non-registered accounts. The episode also covers the CPP post-retirement benefit, planning for real estate that continues to increase in value during retirement, and much more.   Later in the episode, one of our planners, Peter Filippakis, joins to discuss planning considerations when there’s an age gap between partners, and the additional factors retirees need to think through in those situations.  Chapters 00:00 Intro  00:37 What is the Post Retirement Benefit?  1:59 How gradual retirement in early 60s affects CPP  3:34 Should DC pension balance be added to RRSP?  4:54 Use a 75%/25% investment for cashflow wedge?  7:29 What happens to DCPP when you retire?  9:40 Can you reinvest dividends in RRIF?  10:55 Withdraw minimum from LIF/RIF in down markets?  15:33 Planning for real estate increasing in value in retirement  17:43 Asset allocation & cashflow wedge across your accounts  20:24 Do you still need bonds if you have cashflow wedge?  23:26 Planning when there's an age gap

    32 分鐘

  7. 1月24日

    020 | CPP Survivor Benefit Explained

    In episode 20 of Retirement Unpacked, Brett and Jon dive into CPP survivor benefits and whether delaying CPP can impact your survivor payout, the tax implications of moving investments from a non-registered account to your TFSA or RRSP, whether it makes sense to keep your emergency fund in a chequing account, and much more.  Later on in the episode, one of our planners, Gord Manzer, joins to discuss car accident benefits in retirement and how upcoming changes in Ontario, including many of the mandatory benefits becoming optional on July 1, could affect retirees.  Chapters 00:00 Intro  00:43 Balance a large non-registered and RRSP  4:50 Understanding CPP survivor benefit  12:32 Laddered GICs for cash wedge  15:43 Moving investments from non-registered to TFSA and RRSP  18:44 PWL CPP estimate vs. Service Canada  23:43 Why do we always delay CPP to 70?  27:39 Should your emergency fund sit in a chequing account?  36:30 Selling rental properties with RRSP meltdown in mind  40:35 Why delay CPP and OAS when you'll get clawback?  44:03 Car accident benefits in retirement  50:27 Jon's favourite song right now  51:30 Article review: Kevin O'Leary's formula to becoming a millionaire

    58 分鐘

  8. 1月17日

    019 | If Your Portfolio Doesn’t Have This, Your Retirement Might Suffer

    In episode 19 of Retirement Unpacked, Adam and Brett break down what age your RRIF should be fully depleted by, how to have conversations about generational wealth with your parents, why having a cash wedge and protecting yourself against the market is critical to actually enjoy the retirement you've worked so hard for, and much more.  Later on in the episode, one of our planners Jon Kutney joins to discuss smart debt and strategies to potentially make your debt tax-deductible.  Chapters 00:00 Intro  00:21 Better or worse time to transfer RRSP to RRIF  3:22 What age should RRIF be fully melted down  5:20 LIF maximum based on the account's performance  8:31 Retirement planning for a spouse with dementia  13:10 What to do when actual returns differ from your plan  19:38 Talking about generational wealth with your parents  27:24 Passing wealth to financially irresponsible grandkids  31:12 Clarifying the cash wedge  38:07 Drawing down RRIF based on life expectancy  40:16 Retiring early, how should I drawdown RRIF, TFSA, and non-reg?  45:14 Smart debt discussion  50:38 Estate planning with age gap and blended family

    59 分鐘
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Retirement Unpacked is a weekly podcast by Parallel Wealth Financial Group. Our planners break down key retirement topics for Canadians—income strategies, tax planning, CPP, OAS, TFSAs, RRSPs, RRIFs, lifestyle choices, and estate planning. We answer real questions from YouTube, emails, and client conversations, giving you practical insights and strategies to retire with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind. Join us each week as we unpack retirement together.

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    Parallel Wealth
  • 活躍年份
    2025年 - 2026年
  • 單集
    28
  • 分級
    兒童適宜
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    © Parallel Wealth
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    Retirement Unpacked

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