The Canadian Retirement Roadmap

When the world's #1 golfer wins a major and admits the euphoria lasts 'a few minutes before dinner,' it opens a window into something most retirees feel but few can name: the Arrival Fallacy.  After 30+ years building a portfolio and counting down to the finish line, the moment actually arrives — and it doesn't always feel the way you imagined. That's not failure. That's human biology.

In this episode, Patrick Briscoe unpacks the psychology behind retirement's hidden transition: why your brain chemistry works against you at the exact moment you've earned the right to enjoy it, and what to do about it. You'll discover the Five Types of Wealth you actually need to plan for (only one of them is financial), a simple framework for designing retirement in chapters, and a reading list to go deeper. 

A different kind of episode — and one of the most important.

Timestamps:

0:00 — Introduction: Scottie Scheffler and 'What's for dinner?'

2:13 — What is the Arrival Fallacy? (Tal Ben-Shahar & Sisyphus)

5:13 — Meet Grace: A retirement that looked perfect on paper

6:33 — The Dopamine Drop: Why your brain works against you

7:44 — Proportionality Bias and Hedonic Adaptation

08:49 — The Myth of Golden Years

09:45 — The Five Types of Wealth (Sahil Bloom framework)

12:52 — Four Practical Strategies: Redefine Retirement Planning

18:17 — Three Big Takeaways 

19:14 — Five Book Recommendations for Deeper Reading

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🏠 Your home may be your biggest asset — but is it actually supporting your retirement?

In this episode of The Canadian Retirement Roadmap, Patrick Briscoe, CFP® and Certified Executor Advisor, walks through five strategies to put your home equity to work in retirement.

Learn about downsizing, reverse mortgages (CHIP), HELOCs, rental income, and selling to rent — with Canadian-specific tax insights including the Principal Residence Exemption, OAS clawback thresholds, and more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Home Rich Cash Poor

01:42 Why Home Equity Matters

02:45 Tax Free Home Gains

03:54 Strategy 1: Downsizing/Right-Sizing

06:01 Strategy 2: Reverse Mortgage

08:46 Strategy 3: Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

11:03 Strategy 4: Generating Rental Income

13:17 Strategy 5: Sell Your Home & Rent

15:59 Tom & Diane’s Plan

17:39 Three Key Takeaways

19:20 Next Steps & Wrap Up

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In this episode of the Canadian Retirement Roadmap, Patrick Briscoe, a Financial Planner and Certified Executor Advisor, explores the potential risks and complications of adding joint owners to your property, investments, or bank accounts. 

While it might seem like an easy way to avoid probate fees and simplify estate administration, this move can lead to legal, tax, and family conflicts. 

Patrick discusses the motivations behind this common practice, real-world risks including legal exposure, loss of control, tax implications, family conflicts, and the loss of principal residence exemption. 

He also offers alternative strategies for simplifying estate planning without incurring additional risks. 

Tune in to learn how to protect your family's financial future while keeping things simple and secure.

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In this episode of the Canadian Retirement Roadmap, host Patrick Briscoe discusses the delicate balance between helping your kids financially and securing your own retirement. 

The episode introduces the 'emotional paradox of generosity,' explaining how a well-intentioned gift can lead to future financial shortfalls. 

Key financial concepts such as the Rule of 72 are explained to illustrate how money doubles over time and the true cost of present-day gifts.

Through a real-life example, Jane Smith's financial planning scenario demonstrates the long-term impact of a $50,000 gift. 

Patrick advises on running numbers, asking the right questions, and integrating gifts into your retirement plan to ensure both your and your children's futures remain secure.

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00:00 Introduction to the Canadian Retirement Roadmap

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In this episode of The Canadian Retirement Roadmap Podcast, Patrick sits down with Carl Richards — CFP®, bestselling author, and creator of the long-running Sketch Guy column in The New York Times.

Carl’s new book, Your Money: Reimagining Wealth in Simple Sketches, explores our relationship with money in ways that are thought-provoking, emotional, and refreshingly human.

Together, Patrick and Carl dive into several sketches from the new book, discussing:

✅ Why money = feelings

✅ The true meaning of real financial planning

✅ Why boring investments often outperform

✅ Why sometimes, you just need to spend the money

✅ How to live an “alpine style life” with less stuff and more meaning

✅ And how to embrace the reality that things change

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Chapters:

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In this episode of The Canadian Retirement Roadmap Podcast, Patrick Briscoe is joined by Devon Miller, Director of Partnerships at Clear Estate, to explore the difference between estate planning and estate settlement—and why getting both right is essential for protecting your family and legacy.

They explore:

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00:00 Welcome to the Canadian Retirement Roadmap Podcast

Choosing an executor is one of the most important estate planning decisions you’ll make—but it’s often clouded by guilt, obligation, or tradition. In this episode, Patrick Briscoe unpacks why your spouse, child, or sibling might not be the best person for the job—and why that’s okay.

You’ll learn what an executor really does, the traits to look for, the risks of choosing the wrong person, and the professional alternatives that can reduce stress and protect your legacy.

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00:00 - Introduction to the Canadian Retirement Roadmap

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The first half of 2025 reminded us that markets can turn quickly—and so can investor sentiment. In this episode of The Canadian Retirement Roadmap, Patrick Briscoe, CFP®, recaps the year so far, including:

✅ The story behind "Liberation Day" and the rebound that followed

Whether you’re feeling anxious or optimistic, this short episode will help ground you in the principles that really matter.

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In this episode of the Canadian Retirement Roadmap podcast, host Patrick Briscoe speaks with Christine Brunsden, co-founder of Benefits2 and an expert in estate and disability planning, about the underutilized Disability Tax Credit (DTC) in Canada. Christine shares her personal and professional journey helping Canadians navigate the DTC, revealing how many eligible individuals—especially older adults—miss out due to misconceptions, poor guidance from medical professionals, and predatory promoter companies. The conversation dives deep into the qualifications for the credit, how to advocate with doctors, and how the DTC opens doors to other significant financial benefits like the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and the new Canada Disability Benefit.

Things To Know...

• More People Qualify Than You Think: Up to 27% of Canadians could be eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, including those with conditions like incontinence, chronic pain, or cognitive impairments—not just visible or severe disabilities.

• Beware of Promoter Companies: Many firms charge 20–30% of retroactive refunds as fees. Benefits2 offers a flat-fee model to help clients avoid these costly traps while getting expert help.

• Doctors Often Don’t Know the Rules: Physicians receive no training on the DTC, so patients need to come prepared with information and may need assistance in preparing the forms to improve their chance of approval.

Planning your retirement income isn’t just about how much you’ve saved—it’s about how you use it. In this episode of The Canadian Retirement Roadmap Podcast, financial planner Patrick Briscoe breaks down how to create a well-structured retirement paycheque that ensures financial stability while minimizing taxes.

Learn about the various income sources available in retirement, their tax implications, and strategies to optimize cash flow for a stress-free future. Whether you’re just starting to plan or are already retired, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to build a retirement paycheque that works for you.

Key Takeaways:

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