Retirement Unpacked

By Parallel Wealth

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Episodes: 38

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Retirement Unpacked is a weekly podcast by Parallel Wealth Financial Group. Our planners break down key retirement topics for Canadians—income strategies, tax planning, CPP, OAS, TFSAs, RRSPs, RRIFs, lifestyle choices, and estate planning. We answer real questions from YouTube, emails, and client conversations, giving you practical insights and strategies to retire with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind. Join us each week as we unpack retirement together.

Episode Date
036 | Stop Avoiding Taxes In Retirement (Do This Instead)
May 16, 2026
035 | If You're Retiring With a Large RRSP, Watch This
May 09, 2026
034 | When NOT To Delay CPP & OAS
May 02, 2026
033 | Don’t Convert Your RRSP While Working (Unless This Is You)
Apr 25, 2026
032 | How Is Your CPP Estimate Actually Calculated?
Apr 18, 2026
031 | If You're Retiring Early, What Happens To Your CPP?
Apr 11, 2026
030 | When Is The Best Time To Start An RRSP Meltdown?
Apr 04, 2026
029 | If You've Maxed Out CPP, Do Not Make This Timing Mistake
Mar 28, 2026
028 | Why You Feel Nervous About Retiring (And What To Do)
Mar 21, 2026
027 | What Market Drop Should Trigger Using Your Cashflow Wedge?
Mar 14, 2026
026 | The Truth About Living On CPP & OAS In Your 80s
Mar 07, 2026
025 | The Hidden OAS Trap Canadians Never See Coming
Feb 28, 2026
024 | The RRSP Mistake Most Retirees Ignore Until It’s Too Late
Feb 21, 2026
023 | Retiring With A LIRA, TFSA, RRSP, & Non-Reg: Where Should You Withdraw First?
Feb 14, 2026
022 | If You Want to Pay Less In Fees, Ask Your Advisor This
Feb 07, 2026
021 | A Better Way To Think About Asset Allocation In Retirement
Jan 31, 2026
020 | CPP Survivor Benefit Explained
Jan 24, 2026
019 | If Your Portfolio Doesn’t Have This, Your Retirement Might Suffer
Jan 17, 2026
018 | Is It A Mistake To Wait Until 65 To Convert Your RRSP?
Jan 10, 2026
017 | The Right Way To Draw Down Your RRSP And RRIF In Retirement
Jan 03, 2026
016 | TFSA Transfers, RRSP Withdrawal Timing, & Using a Cash Wedge
Dec 27, 2025
015 | Why Most Retirees Struggle to Spend Their Money
Dec 20, 2025
014 | TFSA Beneficiaries, DC Pensions, & Joint Account Pitfalls
Dec 13, 2025
013 | TFSA Trading Rules, LIRAs, & Tax-Efficient Decumulation
Dec 06, 2025
012 | Big RRSP Problems, OAS Clawback, & Drawdown Tips
Nov 29, 2025
BONUS | A Conversation with Dave Chilton, The Wealthy Barber
Nov 22, 2025
011 | CPP Break-Even, Estate Taxes, & TFSA Income Planning
Nov 15, 2025
010 | Inheritance Taxes, Life Insurance, & RRIF Withdrawals Explained
Nov 08, 2025
009 | RRSP Taxes, TFSA Estate Traps, & OAS Clawbacks
Nov 01, 2025
008 | Pension Splitting Rules, TFSA Moves, & Investing After 60
Oct 25, 2025
007 | OAS, CPP Timing, RRIF Withdrawals, & Cash Wedge Planning
Oct 18, 2025
006 | CPP Timing, RRSP Strategies, & TFSA Penalties Answered
Oct 11, 2025
005 | Decumulation 101, LIRA Unlocking, & Reverse Mortgage
Oct 04, 2025
004 | TFSA Timing Tips, RRSP Drawdowns, & CPP Survivor Rules
Sep 27, 2025
003 | Too Much RRSP? RRIF Withdrawals, CPP Rumours, & Retirement Tax Strategies
Sep 20, 2025
002 | Retirement Spending, RRSP Deductions, & TFSA Strategy
Sep 13, 2025
001 | CPP Myths, TFSA Mistakes, & Key Portfolio Moves Before the Next Crash
Sep 06, 2025
Teaser - Retirement Unpacked by Parallel Wealth
Sep 05, 2025