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Retiring Canada

Retiring Canada

Written by: Michael Isbister CFP®
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Retirement planning strategies for Canadians delivered in plain English.Michael Isbister, CFP® Self-Help Success
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  • EP 71 - How Dividends Impact Your Retirement
    Jan 20 2026

    Dividends may feel like "safe" retirement income, but without the right plan, they can quietly increase your taxes and reduce your government benefits.

    Specifically, we are going to discuss:

    • A generation of people who idolize dividend investing
    • 5 blind spots of the retirement dividend investor
    • The impact dividends have on tax and your government benefits
    • The importance of coordinating your investment plan with your overall retirement plan

    Lastly, I will finish up with some action items to help address some potential shortfalls in your current plan.

    WANT EVEN MORE RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS?

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    As a thank you, you'll receive a copy of our latest retirement guide AND MORE!

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    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    📊Work with Michael

    💻Subscribe to the Newsletter

    👉Download Our Latest Retirement Guide

    ✏️Submit Your Question

    📘Get a Copy of My Book

    🌐Retiring Canada Website

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    13 mins
  • EP 70 - Retiring in 2026
    Jan 6 2026

    Thinking about retiring in 2026? The decisions you make right now could determine whether you retire with confidence... or uncertainty?

    Specifically, we are going to discuss:

    - The number 1 concern I hear from retirees.

    - The importance of being confident with your retirement decision.

    - 5 retirement planning tips if you want to retire in 2026.

    - Focusing on the softer points of retirement and,

    Lastly, I will finish up with some action items to help address some potential shortfalls in your current plan.

    WANT MORE RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS?

    Join thousands of other Canadians and subscribe to the Retiring Canada Newsletter.

    As a thank you, you'll receive a copy of our latest Retirement Guide AND MORE!

    ***

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    📊 Work with Michael

    💻 Subscribe to the Newsletter

    👉 Download our Latest Retirement Guide

    ✏️ Submit Your Question

    📘 Get a copy of my Book

    🌐Retiring Canada Website

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    14 mins
  • Christmas Episode – Five Important Steps to Planning a Secure Retirement (FRP) – Re-Release
    Dec 23 2025

    This Holiday Season, Give Yourself the Gift of Peace of Mind in Retirement.

    Our Fundamental Retirement Plan (FRP) is a simple, five-step framework designed to help you build a retirement plan that reflects your goals, your lifestyle, and your biggest concerns.

    As we head into the season of giving, consider how a bit of thoughtful planning today can become the gift that continues to support you year after year, keeping your retirement on track, even when life brings the unexpected.

    Want more this Christmas?

    Tune in as we break down each step of the FRP process in Episodes 59-64. Perfect listening for a cozy holiday season and a confident year ahead.

    Specifically, we are going to discuss:

    • The 5-step critical path to a secure retirement
    • How a standalone session can derail your retirement
    • The importance of ongoing monitoring and adjustments when life throws you a curve ball.

    Lastly, I will finish up with some action items to help address some potential shortfalls in your current plan.

    WANT EVEN MORE RETIREMENT PLANNING TIPS?

    Join thousands of other Canadians and subscribe to the Retiring Canada Newsletter.

    As a thank you, you'll receive a copy of our latest Retirement Guide AND MORE!

    ***

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    📊 Work With Michael

    💻 Subscribe to the Newsletter

    👉 Download Our Latest Retirement Guide

    ✏️ Submit Your Question

    📘 Get a Copy of My Book

    🌐 www.RetiringCanada.ca

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    17 mins
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