Retiring Canada

Retiring Canada

Michael Isbister, CFP®

Episodes 83
Avg. Duration 15m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
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anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

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

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

Jun 09, 2026 18m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedMany DIY investors do an excellent job building wealth during their working years. But retirement…

Why Even Wealthy Canadians Feel Nervous About Retirement (EP 80)

May 26, 2026 13m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedMany Canadians spend decades building significant wealth for retirement, only to discover that financial…

Using Trusts In Retirement: What You Need to Know (EP 79)

May 12, 2026 20m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedTrusts can be powerful planning tools, but they are alsocomplex, expensive, and often misunderstood.In…

How the Primary Residence Exemption Really Works (EP 78)

Apr 28, 2026 16m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedFor many Canadians, their home and vacation property have become some of their largest financial assets.…

The Canadian Retirement Tax Trap (EP 77)

Apr 14, 2026 16m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedMany Canadians spend decades building their retirement savings but unknowingly walk into a major tax trap…

Most Canadians Miss These 2 Estate Documents (EP 76)

Mar 31, 2026 12m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedMany Canadians believe their estate plan is complete once they have a Will and Powers of Attorney in…

Should You Spend Everything Before You Die (EP 75)

Mar 17, 2026 18m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedNot every retiree wants to leave behind a large estate. For some Canadians, the goal is to fully enjoy…

3 Ways to Make Tax Season Less Stressful (EP 74)

Mar 03, 2026 16m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedTax season can be stressful enough without late slips, CRA reassessments, missing documents, and…

You May Have Outgrown Your Financial Advisor (EP 73)

Feb 17, 2026 14m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedA strong advisor relationship can provide confidence, guidance, and peace of mind for decades. But as…

The 7 Step Blueprint for Tax Wise Retirement Income (EP 72)

Feb 03, 2026 24m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedRetirement income planning is far more complex than simply withdrawing money from investment accounts.…

Dividend Investing Could Be Hurting Your Retirement (EP 71)

Jan 20, 2026 12m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedDividend investing is one of the most popular investment strategies among Canadian retirees, but many…

5 Steps to Retire Confidently in 2026 (EP 70)

Jan 06, 2026 14m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedRetirement is one of the biggest financial and lifestyle transitions you will ever make. If 2026 is your…

Christmas Episode – Five Important Steps to Planning a Secure Retirement (FRP) – Re-Release

Dec 23, 2025 16m

This Holiday Season, Give Yourself the Gift of Peace of Mind in Retirement. Our Fundamental Retirement Plan (FRP) is a simple, five-step framework designed to help you build a retirement plan that…

How to Prepare Your Retirement Portfolio for the Next Market Crash (EP 68)

Dec 09, 2025 14m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedMarket crashes are not a matter of if. They are a matter of when. The real question for retirees is…

Top 5 Tax Strategies for Wealthy Canadians (EP 67)

Nov 25, 2025 19m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedFor many affluent Canadians, the biggest financial opportunity is not necessarily earning higher returns.…

Should You Sell Your Rental Properties in Retirement (EP 66)

Nov 11, 2025 14m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedMany successful Canadians build significant wealth through real estate, but retirement often introduces a…

How to Build a Retirement Portfolio That Lasts (EP 65)

Oct 28, 2025 16m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedBuilding a retirement portfolio is about far more than simply picking investments. The structure, tax…

What It’s Really Like Working With a Retirement Planning Team (EP 64)

Oct 14, 2025 11m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedChoosing a retirement planning team is about far more than simply opening investment accounts. It is…

FRP Step # 5 - Estate Planning (EP 63)

Sep 30, 2025 18m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedEstate planning is about far more than simply having a Will. It is about ensuring your assets, taxes,…

FRP Step # 4 - Health Care Planning (EP 62)

Sep 16, 2025 13m

Learn more about the Fundamental Retirement Plan: https://www.fundamentalwealth.ca/get-startedMany retirees spend decades planning for investments, taxes, and retirement income, yet completely…

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