Retirement Unpacked

On episode 53 of Retirement Unpacked, Adam Bornn and Martin Goudreault discuss when you should convert your RRSP to a RRIF if you're retiring in 2027, whether or not you need a cashflow wedge in your TFSA, converting to a RRIF vs. just withdrawing from your RRSP, tax implications when gifting money to your kids, planning considerations when you love your job, and much more.

Later in the episode, Peter Filippakis joins the show to discuss the importance of stress testing your retirement plan, while also avoiding analysis paralysis and letting fear ruin your plan.
 
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:24 Retiring in 2027: When should I convert my RRSP?
3:58 Do I need a cash wedge in my TFSA?
6:08 Common law planning considerations
8:46 Delaying OAS when you don't have 40 years in Canada
11:04 Why move money from a RRIF back to an RRSP
14:07 Converting to a RRIF vs. just withdrawing from RRSP
17:05 Gifting money from your non-registered to your kids
22:11 Moving money from your RRIF to your non-registered
24:34 Don't overcomplicate your retirement
30:28 When do annuities make sense?
37:59 Planning considerations when you love your job
43:03 Stress testing your retirement plan
47:59 How to find a trusted financial planner

On episode 52 of Retirement Unpacked, Gord Manzer and Michael Barichello discuss why converting your RRSP to a RRIF before 71 can make sense, where to allocate a large cash sum before retiring, LIF maximum withdrawal rules, CPP child rearing years, when annuities make sense, and much more.
Later in the episode, Martin Goudreault joins the show to discuss a case study where a couple had more than enough income to retire comfortably, and how the next conversation was how to make the plan the most tax efficient as possible.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Converting your RRSP before 71: What's the point?
5:34 Where to allocate a large cash sum before retiring
9:35 LIF maximum withdrawal rules
12:12 How does working past 65 affect CPP?
13:47 Do you have to calculate CPP child rearing years yourself?
16:14 CPP split upon divorce: How to factor in child rearing years
17:53 Does it ever make sense to contribute to RRSP in retirement?
21:27 Contributing to RRSP in a higher income year
24:29 Can you take CPP and OAS while working
25:45 When do annuities make sense
31:03 High income planning in retirement: Creating tax efficiency
37:59 Insurance vs. self insuring in retirement

On episode 51 of Retirement Unpacked, Brett Martinson and Matthew Dennis discuss whether it ever makes sense to put a house into a trust, clear up some confusion about what a cashflow wedge actually is, look at whether CPP really keeps up with "real-world" inflation, planning considerations for a disabled adult child, and much more.
Later in the episode, Mathieu Huneault joins the show to discuss a client case study where a retired couple was hesitant to spend their savings even though they had plenty of room in their plan. He discusses how they were able to pay off their mortgage earlier which gave them the peace of mind to start spending and enjoying their retirement.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Should you put a house into a trust?
12:34 Do cashflow wedges actually make sense?
26:34 Differences between RRSPs and RPPs
30:04 Does CPP actually keep up with inflation?
37:29 Planning considerations for a disabled adult child
48:54 Should you reinvest bond interest?
56:52 OAS clawback: When do you get your money back?
1:01:59 Should you consider using a reverse mortgage?
1:07:15 Should you keep a small mortgage in retirement?
1:12:47 Case study: Can you afford to spend more?
1:23:53 In-kind donations: What charities are eligible?

On episode 50 of Retirement Unpacked, Adam Bornn and Brett Martinson discuss DIY retirement planning software options for Canadians, whether extended health and dental coverage is worth it for retirees, how retiring with two pensions can change withdrawal strategy, and much more.
Later in the episode, Gord Manzer joins the show to discuss some of the unique considerations when retiring partway through the year, including income planning, tax planning, capital gains and losses, and preparing for the year ahead.
How much cash should you keep in your portfolio?: https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/how-much-cash-should-you-keep-in-your-portfolio/

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 DIY retirement planning software
4:54 Reducing OAS clawback with form T1213OAS
10:46 Health and dental coverage in retirement: Is it worth it?
17:36 Does reinvesting dividends count as a trade?
20:26 Do you need to convert your entire RRSP to a RRIF?
26:59 How does two pensions change your retirement plan
33:03 Naming younger spouse for your RRIF minimum
37:29 Should you put your tax refund into your TFSA
42:08 What should you do with your investments before passing away?
47:12 How to calculate your CPP dropout years
52:08 Considerations when retiring mid year
56:18 How much cash should you keep in your portfolio?

On episode 49 of Retirement Unpacked, Paul Grenier and Jon Kutney discuss the Home Buyers' Plan vs. the FHSA and how these tools can be used if you're close to or in retirement, the cashflow wedge (of course), how spousal RRSPs work in retirement, and much more.

Later in the episode, Peter Filippakis   joins the show to do a deeper dive into what the cashflow wedge actually is, how much you need to have, and how it actually works in your retirement.
 
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:41 Can a money market fund be used as your cashflow wedge?
4:18 Home Buyers' Plan vs. FHSA
6:51 FHSA rollover into RRSP
8:48 Should you apply for OAS if you're going to get clawed back?
12:06 Options when repaying Home Buyers' Plan
15:34 For a 70/30 portfolio, is the 30% your cashflow wedge?
18:18 Should your cashflow wedge be in real or nominal dollars?
22:46 Cashflow wedge explained: What it is, how much you need, and how it works
31:27 Will the government increase the TFSA limit in the future?
34:20 What is it like being a financial planner?
41:13 How spousal RRSPs work in retirement
45:33 Should we prioritize our RRSP or TFSA?