Your Retirement Planning Simplified

Your Retirement Planning Simplified

Joseph Curry, CFP Professional, CEPA

Episodes 228
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.0 (8)
Since Nov 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
99%
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rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Retirement Planning Simplified Podcast. Join Joseph Curry, CFP Professional, Certified Exit Planning Advisor and retirement planning specialist, to learn how to simplify your retirement planning. If you're approaching retirement or have already entered your early retirement years, this podcast is designed to help you answer your big retirement questions like... Can I afford to retire? How do I create a paycheck in retirement? How do I pay less tax in retirement? And even big questions about life after work. Through Retirement Planning education, resources, and expert interviews, Joseph will help you get clear on your vision for retirement including what that looks like for you, how to simplify it, and what you will need specifically to achieve or maintain financial freedom, live out your dreams and create future opportunities for the ones you love. You can find more information, tools, and resources for your Retirement Planning at https://retirementplanningsimplified.ca.

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Recent Episodes

EP # 197 | The Honest Truth About One-Time Retirement Plans

Jun 11, 2026 11m

In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry explains the real value of a one-time retirement plan and why retirement planning should never be viewed as a one-and-done exercise.…

EP # 196 | What Should You Do With Your Money at 60? The Canadian Retirement Plan I'd Use

Jun 04, 2026 15m

What should Canadians do when they turn 60 and start thinking seriously about retirement? In this episode, Joe Curry walks through the exact retirement income planning framework he would use if he…

EP # 195 | How Pension Income Splitting Works for Couples

May 28, 2026 16m

In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry explains how pension income splitting works in Canada and why it can be one of the most effective tax-saving strategies for retirees.…

EP # 194 | RRSP to RRIF - When Should You Make the Switch?

May 21, 2026 16m

When should you convert your RRSP to a RRIF? In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry explains the key differences between RRSPs and RRIFs, how RRIF minimum withdrawals work,…

EP # 193 | The #1 Retirement Mistake Most People Make - And It Has Nothing to Do With Money

May 14, 2026 12m

In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry explores the most overlooked retirement planning risk: your health. While many Canadians focus on RRSPs, CPP timing, and investment…

EP # 192 | Rebroadcast: A Retirement Manifesto, with Fritz Gilbert

May 07, 2026 29m

In this rebroadcast of one of our most-listened-to episodes, Joe Curry sits down with Fritz Gilbert, founder of The Retirement Manifesto, to explore the emotional and practical realities of…

EP # 191 | Non-Registered Accounts: Why Your Withdrawal and Your Taxable Income Don't Match

Apr 30, 2026 13m

In this episode, Joe Curry breaks down a common misunderstanding in retirement income planning: why your withdrawals don't equal taxable income. Learn how non-registered accounts, capital gains, and…

EP # 190 | When You Retire in Canada, Tell NO ONE (Until You Do These 3 Things)

Apr 23, 2026 24m

In this episode, Joe Curry breaks down three essential steps to take immediately after retiring in Canada to avoid costly mistakes. Learn how to optimize your RRSP withdrawal strategy, properly time…

EP # 189 | Helping Adult Children Financially Without Ruining Your Retirement (Guide for Canadian Parents)

Apr 16, 2026 21m

Helping adult children financially is common, but without a plan, it can quietly derail your own retirement. In this episode, Joe Curry walks through a practical framework for balancing generosity…

EP # 188 | 6 Costly Retirement Mistakes Canadian Retirees Keep Making (And How To Avoid Them)

Apr 09, 2026 20m

In this episode, Joe Curry breaks down six costly retirement mistakes Canadians make around CPP timing, RRSP withdrawals, TFSA usage, and OAS clawback. Learn how proper retirement income planning can…

EP # 187 | The RRSP Meltdown Strategy: How Canadian Retirees Can Cut RRIF Taxes & OAS Clawback

Apr 02, 2026 19m

What is an RRSP meltdown strategy—and should you use one? In this episode, Joe Curry explains how intentional RRSP and RRIF withdrawals, CPP and OAS timing, and tax-efficient planning can help reduce…

EP # 186 | Retirement Budgeting Basics: 4 Costly Mistakes Canadian Retirees Keep Making

Mar 26, 2026 16m

Many pre-retirees underestimate what retirement will actually cost, even when they've carefully tracked their spending. In this episode, Joe Curry walks through practical retirement budgeting basics,…

EP # 185 | 5 Retirement Regrets Canadian Retirees Confess After 65 (Even Millionaires)

Mar 19, 2026 14m

In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry explores five of the most common retirement regrets Canadians experience, from underestimating healthcare costs to not having a…

EP # 184 | Five things to do with RRIF minimums you don't need

Mar 12, 2026 12m

Many Canadian retirees are surprised when their RRIF minimum withdrawals create more income than they actually need. In this episode, Joe Curry shares five smart strategies for using excess RRIF…

EP # 183 | 7 Expensive Mistakes Affluent Retirees Make in Their 60s

Mar 05, 2026 26m

In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry outlines seven expensive retirement planning mistakes affluent Canadians make in their 60s. From CPP and OAS timing to RRSP and RRIF…

EP # 182 | All Your Money With One Advisor? CDIC, CIPF & 'Eggs in One Basket' Explained for Canadian Retirees

Feb 26, 2026 15m

Is it risky to hold all your investments with one wealth management company? In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry explains how CDIC and CIPF protection work in Canada —…

EP # 181 | The Last Legal Tax Shelters in Canada (And How They Actually Work), with Mark Halpern

Feb 19, 2026 37m

In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry sits down with estate planning expert Mark Halpern to discuss tax-efficient investing, charitable giving strategies, and how…

EP # 180 | What Most People Get Wrong About When to Take CPP

Feb 12, 2026 12m

When it comes to CPP and OAS timing, most Canadians ask the wrong question: "What if I die early?" In this episode, Joe Curry reframes CPP as longevity insurance - a core part of retirement income…

EP # 179 | How to Stress Test Your Retirement Plan in 2026 (Before It Breaks)

Feb 05, 2026 17m

Most retirement plans look fine - until inflation, markets, taxes, and 'real life' hit. In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry explains how to stress test your retirement…

EP # 178 | The Hidden Risk of Playing It Too Safe in Retirement

Jan 29, 2026 25m

Many retirees believe playing it safe means avoiding market risk—but that fear-driven approach can quietly limit your lifestyle in retirement. In this episode, Joe Curry explains why inflation and…

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