Start 2025 with Confidence in Your Retirement Plan. On this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe and Lindsay share inspiring client stories that highlight the power of clear, actionable retirement plans. Learn how addressing gaps, aligning goals, and working with a professional can transform uncertainty into confidence. 

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In this special year-end episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe and Lindsay reflect on the most popular episodes of 2024, covering essential retirement planning insights and strategies. From avoiding critical retirement mistakes—both financial and non-financial—to optimizing tax strategies, calculating your retirement number, and understanding TFSA rules, this roundup delivers actionable advice for pre-retirees and retirees. The duo also highlights inspiring guest appearances, including Wade Pfau on the RISA framework, Bill Bengen on the 4% rule, and Hal Hershfield on connecting with your future self. Tune in to discover top retirement tips, expert perspectives, and practical strategies to confidently plan a fulfilling retirement in 2025. 

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Joe tackles the psychology of retirement spending, offering actionable strategies to overcome the common fear of depleting savings. Joe discusses how retirees can transition from saving to spending confidently by addressing loss aversion, leveraging tools like retirement income guardrails, and aligning spending with their financial goals. Listeners will discover tips for managing cash flow, understanding their retirement income style, and creating a spending plan that ensures a fulfilling retirement without financial stress. 

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In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe uncovers the hidden costs of retirement that often catch retirees off guard, leading to financial stress. From healthcare expenses, long-term care, and inflation to home maintenance, travel, and family support, Joe dives deep into overlooked budget items and offers actionable tips to prepare for them. Learn how strategic planning, such as building an emergency fund, accounting for inflation, and managing estate costs, can help you achieve financial confidence and enjoy a secure, stress-free retirement. 

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This week we explore the critical topic of inflation and its long-term impact on retirement planning. We define inflation, distinguish it from deflation and disinflation, and explain why prices continue to rise even when inflation rates decrease. We examine how rising costs, particularly in healthcare, can erode purchasing power over time, and why retirees need a plan that accounts for inflation-adjusted spending. Joe shares strategies to mitigate inflation risks, such as investing in globally diversified portfolios and creating short- and long-term income buckets, ensuring sustainable income throughout retirement. 

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Joe and Regan share their journeys in the financial planning industry, highlighting key transitions to independent wealth management. They discuss the challenges of starting in a sales-driven culture, the benefits of prioritizing client-centric retirement planning, and the importance of independence in offering customized financial solutions. Joe shares a compelling story about poor client service at a big bank, emphasizing the value of personalized, responsive financial advice. Explore how independence and mentorship create a better experience for clients and new advisors in the financial services industry.  

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In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Joe Curry and Lindsay Wilson explore why good portfolio management can’t compensate for bad financial planning, drawing insights from FP Canada’s Financial Planning Conference and Benjamin Felix’s investment lessons. They emphasize the importance of goal-oriented financial planning over stock-picking, highlighting Warren Buffett’s advocacy for index investing as evidence. Key topics include tax-efficient strategies, retirement income styles, account optimization (RRSPs, TFSAs, CPP, OAS), and estate planning. Learn actionable steps to align your portfolio with your retirement goals and discover the RISA framework to better understand your income style. 

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In this episode of Your Retirement Planning Simplified, Lindsay welcomes Red Keating, a supportive care counselor at Hospice Peterborough and co-host of the What Now? podcast, to discuss the profound importance of hospice and palliative care in Ontario. Highlighting the compassionate, holistic approach to end-of-life support, Red shares insights on caregiver support, emotional and spiritual guidance, and the significance of being present during a loved one’s final days. Listeners gain valuable knowledge on the structure and services of hospice care, the benefits of community involvement, and the variety of support groups offered for patients and their families. 

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Joe sits down with Lois Tuffin from Volunteer Peterborough to explore the transformative benefits of volunteering for retirees. Lois shares inspiring stories of retirees who have found renewed purpose and fulfillment through volunteer roles in organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Elder Dog, and the Peterborough Folk Festival. Covering a range of opportunities—like meal delivery for seniors, assisting at local festivals, and even working with animal shelters—Lois highlights how retirees can combat loneliness, build community connections, and make a positive impact. Listeners are encouraged to visit Volunteer Peterborough or Volunteer Canada to discover local opportunities and make a difference in their retirement journey.

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Joe and Lindsay conclude their RISA framework series with a look at the final quadrant: time segmentation. It is also known as the "bucket strategy" in retirement planning. Joe explains how this approach divides retirement assets into short-term, mid-term, and long-term buckets, allowing for a balanced retirement income strategy. Retirees can reduce anxiety from market fluctuations by segmenting assets while still achieving growth over time. Joe and Lindsay also discuss the pros and cons of the bucket strategy compared to the total return approach and suggest listeners take the RISA assessment to determine their best retirement income style. 

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