While we don't usually talk money on our podcast, it is an important part of planning for your retirement, and a financial planner can help you make sure you're able to afford a retirement that matches your values and life's purpose. Today's guest is financial planner Joe Curry, who explains how understanding your values and your goals will guide your priorities for savings and investment before and after retirement.

In today's episode, we will learn more about the history and inner workings of one of the world's largest big box retailers... Costco! Our guests today are retirees and proud New Yorkers, David and Susan Schwartz, who've turned their love of this warehouse into another labour of love: creating and publishing their book (which they wrote while retired!) entitled, The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt from A to Z.

Welcome to Season 3! After a longer-than-planned break following the end of Season 2, Dave and Mary Ellen are back with a stellar lineup of guests to talk about a range of topics related to retirement - but first, let's talk about the concept of retirement itself and find out where the whole notion started in the first place.

Dave and Mary Ellen reflect on the topics covered in Season 2 of TRYP and the wonderful guests who shared their knowledge with listeners. They also share some highlights from listener feedback along with some of their favourite moments from Season 2. Be sure to listen for the details on a contest we're holding for listeners between Seasons 2 and 3!

Dementia is often mistakenly assumed to be a "given" as we grow older and today's guest debunks that myth. Our guest for this episode is Robin Hull, an education coordinator for the Alzheimer Society in Ontario, Canada who clarifies the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's and explains that there are many forms of dementia. She lists the warning signs of Alzheimer's and what you can do to prevent or slow down the onset of this disease and shares a variety of resources and supports that are available for both dementia patients as well as caregivers. Dave and Mary Ellen take a look at what resources and supports are available online wherever you live.

In today's episode, we continue the conversation we started last week with Joanne, a mental health promoter who works in public health in Ontario, Canada. Joanne shares a long list of protective factors that act as a buffer against stress and also provides listeners with a variety of resources and supports for researching and fostering good mental health. Dave and Mary Ellen also take a look at what resources and supports are available in the US and the UK.

In today's episode, we take a look at why some retirees fall into depression. Our guest today works in public health as a mental health promoter and she sheds some light on the difference between being mentally unwell and being mentally ill. She also shares an extensive list of risk factors that can affect our mental well-being at any age.

Chances are, not matter what continent you live on around the globe, you've heard of pickleball, one of the world's fastest-growing sports (especially for older adults!). Join us today to learn more about this sport and to hear from Neil, an internationally certified pickleball instructor who only learned how to play pickleball in retirement.

Falling is not a given as we age! Our first guest has some tips for what you can do to safeguard your stability and balance at any age. Our second guest highly recommends the benefits of yoga - and planning your own funeral while you're healthy.

What do shuffleboard, bingo, cooking classes, chair yoga, and painting classes have in common? They are a few of the wide variety of recreational programs and services available for older adults (55+) at your local community centre. In today's episode, you'll hear from two recreationists in Mary Ellen's community and be inspired to check out what your local community centre has to offer.