Retirement Straight Talk With Paul & William

Retirement Straight Talk With Paul & William

West End Wealth Planning

Episodes 92
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Sporadic
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Retirement Straight Talk with hosts Paul & William Barreca. A retirement planning podcast for Canadians who want to spend more and pay less in taxes.

 

Paul is an award winning Wealth Advisor at West End Wealth Planning, IPC Securities Corporation, and celebrated radio personality, most recently as host of the Sunday Money Show on Newstalk 1010.

 

William adds a fresh perspective to Paul's more than 3 decades of experience.

 

In this podcast, we will break down and simplify complex retirement topics so you can make smart decisions with your money and enjoy the next chapter.

 

Join us as we inform and empower you with real facts so you can avoid common money mistakes and build a worry-free retirement.

 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect those of IPC Securities Corporation. 


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Popular Investing Beliefs That Just Aren’t True (Part Two)

Dec 16, 2025 31m

Take control of your retirement & get started with a complimentary retirement assessment: https://calendly.com/westendwealth/introcall?back=1&month=2026-01In Part 2 of our “Investing Myths”…

Popular Investing Beliefs that Just Aren't True - Part One

Dec 02, 2025 31m

Take control of your retirement & get started with a complimentary retirement assessment: https://calendly.com/westendwealth/introcallIn this first episode of a special 2-part series, Paul and…

How to Create Your Journey to Wealth & Freedom with Chris Reynolds

Nov 17, 2025 32m

Ready to retire with confidence? Book your free retirement assessment: https://calendly.com/westendwealth/introcallIn this special guest episode of Retirement Straight Talk, William and Paul Barreca…

Ten Lessons Paul Has Learned in 35 Years (Part Two)

Nov 04, 2025 26m

What does 35 years in financial planning really teach you?In Part 2 of this special Retirement Straight Talk series, Paul and William Barreca share the final five lessons from Paul’s 35-year career…

Ten Lessons Paul Has Learned in 35 Years (Part One)

Oct 21, 2025 25m

What do 35 years in the wealth planning business teach you?After over three decades in the wealth planning business, Paul has seen just about everything.In Part 1 of this special 2-part series, Paul…

Where to Pull Your Money Out in Retirement: How to Make Your Money Last

Oct 07, 2025 28m

You saved, invested, and planned, but now comes the real question: How do you actually use your money in retirement?In this episode of Retirement Straight Talk, William and Paul break down the…

Joint Ownership With Your Kids: Estate Planning Shortcut or Costly Mistake?

Sep 23, 2025 28m

Thinking of adding your child to the ownership of your home, bank accounts, or investments to “make things easier”? This common estate planning shortcut could cost your family far more than you…

How to Choose A Financial Advisor And Not Get Burned

Sep 09, 2025 30m

Not all advisors are created equal and picking the wrong one can cost you far more than a few bad investments. In this episode of Retirement Straight Talk, Paul and William break down what real…

6 Retirement Risks That Could Derail Your Plans (And How to Avoid Them)

Aug 26, 2025 32m

Retirement isn’t just about saving enough. It’s about avoiding the hidden risks that can quietly undo everything you’ve built.In this episode of Retirement Straight Talk, Paul and William unpack 6…

Six Ways Your Business Can Fail

Aug 12, 2025 22m

Businesses rarely fail for lack of ambition. More often, it’s the hidden gaps in strategy that quietly lead to their downfall.In this episode, William and Paul share six strategic reasons even…

The Best Age to Take CPP (And What Most Canadians Get Wrong)

Jul 30, 2025 16m

You’ve seen it on your paycheque your whole life - Canada Pension Plan (CPP). But when it comes to actually drawing on it, the decision is far from simple. In this episode of Retirement Straight…

How Your Brain Can Sabotage Your Portfolio (And What to Do About It)

Jul 15, 2025 26m

Are you your own worst investing enemy?In this episode, Paul and William explore the surprising ways investor behaviour - more than market performance or stock selection - can hurt long-term returns.…

Will Your Retirement Plan Survive a Market Crash? How to Stress Test It

Jul 03, 2025 20m

In this episode of Retirement Straight Talk, Paul and William unpack the one question every retiree and near-retiree should be asking: Is your retirement income plan built to withstand market…

The Silent Threat to Your Family’s Financial Future

Jun 17, 2025 21m

Most people avoid the topic of estate planning until it is too late, especially when it comes to their parents' affairs.But failing to have this conversation can lead to family conflict, avoidable…

The Ultimate RESP Guide

Jun 03, 2025 23m

Funding a child’s education is one of the biggest financial goals for Canadian families. And the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is best tool to get there.In this episode, Paul and William…

How to Exit Your Business Without Losing a Fortune to Taxes

May 20, 2025 26m

Thinking about selling your business?Passing it on to the kids?Or just want to make sure you’re not leaving money (or a giant tax bill) on the table?This week, Paul and William walk through the smart…

The Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

May 06, 2025 28m

Could your estate plan cost your family money and stress? This week, Paul and William talk with Jandy John, Estate and Trust Director at Concentra Trust, about common estate planning errors. You’ll…

7 Tax and Retirement Planning Strategies Every Canadian Business Owner Should Know

Apr 22, 2025 27m

Running a business takes everything you’ve got—but if you’re not also planning for the future, you could be leaving serious money on the table. This week, Paul and William break down seven essential…

10 Realities About the Stock Market You Can't Afford to Ignore

Apr 08, 2025 27m

This week, Paul & William break down ten essential truths about investing, simplifying complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights.This episode cuts through common myths and…

Why Most Business Owners Fail- And How to Avoid It

Mar 25, 2025 23m

Running a business is tough—but why do so many fail within 5-10 years? In this episode of Retirement Straight Talk, Paul and William break down the key reasons most business owners struggle, burnout,…

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