Retirement Unpacked
Parallel WealthRetirement 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 pe... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||
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On episode 52 of Retirement Unpacked, Gord Manzer and Michael Barichello discuss why converting your RRSP to a RRIF before 71 can make sense, where to allocate a large cash sum before retiring, LIF maximum withdrawal rules, CPP child rearing years, w... more
On episode 51 of Retirement Unpacked, Brett Martinson and Matthew Dennis discuss whether it ever makes sense to put a house into a trust, clear up some confusion about what a cashflow wedge actually is, look at whether CPP really keeps up with "real-... more
On episode 50 of Retirement Unpacked, Adam Bornn and Brett Martinson discuss DIY retirement planning software options for Canadians, whether extended health and dental coverage is worth it for retirees, how retiring with two pensions can change withd... more
On episode 49 of Retirement Unpacked, Paul Grenier and Jon Kutney discuss the Home Buyers' Plan vs. the FHSA and how these tools can be used if you're close to or in retirement, the cashflow wedge (of course), how spousal RRSPs work in retirement, an... more
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- Episode 25 Investment Planning Fees
Towards the end of episode 25, there was a discussion of fees for investments and planning and how, with 1.5M a person should only pay, for example, .75% for investment fees and .75 for planning (and should truly be getting both those services). My question is, of the 0.75 investment fees does that also include the MER / TER or trading fees for equites? Many financial advisors say they only charge 0.75 but then, many of the funds they are using have MERs in excess of 1%…it gets tricky trying to... more
Apple Podcasts5ScottH999
Canada6 months ago - Great to see parallel wealth in Podcast format
Thank you Adam and team for the weekly podcast. I’ve been watching Adam’s YouTube channel almost from the beginning and I’ve learned a lot about financial planning and ways to save on taxes in retirement. Great to see more Canadian content!
Apple Podcasts5buddhabelliesCanadaa year ago - Podcast format doubles benefit
Q&As are very relevant and interesting. Having it in a podcast means I can learn more about retirement planning while exercising, which is another part of preparing to enjoy retirement. Thanks for this enhancement to the already useful video series.
Apple Podcasts5MrTim42Canadaa year ago - Great to see parallel wealth in Podcast format
I’ve been following Adam on YouTube for awhile now. Glad they are doing a long format about Canadian retirement planning.
Apple Podcasts5buddhabelliesCanadaa year ago
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What is Retirement Unpacked about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Retirement Unpacked focuses on practical Canadian retirement planning, with in-depth discussions on CPP timing, OAS, RRSP/RRIFs, TFSA design, estate planning, and tax-efficient withdrawals. Episodes blend real client case studies, Q&As, and actionable strategies such as cash-flow wedges, spousal planning, and sophisticated withdrawal sequencing. A recurring strength is translating complex rules into concrete steps, often illustrated with team member case studies and guest experts. The show stands out for its Canadian-specific context, transparent fee discussions, and emphasis on holistic, long-horizon planning rather than isolated moves, making it useful for both practitioners and serious savers aiming to optimize retirement outcomes.
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Recent guests on Retirement Unpacked include:
1. Matthew Dennis
2. Maria Dawes
3. Brett Martinson
4. Gord Manzer
5. Kyle Martins
6. Martin Goudreault
7. Jon Kutney
8. Paul Grenier
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