In this episode of Retirement Unpacked, Adam and Brett answer viewer questions on RRIF withdrawals, TFSA rules, advisor restrictions, non-registered accounts, pension income splitting, LIRA unlocking, and more. They break down several common retirement planning scenarios Canadians face and explain how to navigate them with clarity and confidence.

Later in the episode, Parallel Wealth partner Kyle Martins joins to share insight on easing into retirement, including how part-time or semi-retirement work can fit into a financial plan.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro & Overview

00:23 Advisor Restrictions on Financial Advice

03:54 RRIF vs LIF at Death

06:10 RRIF Withdrawals: Monthly vs Lump Sum

08:12 Managing Non-Registered Accounts in Retirement

15:16 Risks of Managing Money for Family and Friends

17:45 DB Pensions, Income Splitting, CPP/OAS Timing

21:22 TFSA GIC to High-Interest Account Transfer

24:03 Federal LIRA Rules, Unlocking, LRIF vs RLIF

29:06 Transferring LIRAs/LIFs to a Brokerage

31:57 TFSA Gains and CRA Penalties

37:16 Transitioning into Retirement

40:21 TFSA Cash Mistakes

44:12 Wrap-up