Retirement IQ
Retirement IQ is the podcast designed to help you thrive before and during your retirement years. Hosted by retirement wealth coach John Stregger, each episode tackles the real questions facing people in their 50s and 60s - how to turn savings into income, when to take CPP, how to reduce taxes, and how to build a financial plan that’s as solid as blueprints for a home. With over 25 years of experience guiding clients, John shares practical insights, proven strategies, and conversations with experts to help you make smart decisions with your money and create the retirement lifestyle you’ve dreamed of.
Retirement IQ
Latest Episodes
Episode 15: Avoiding the RRSP Tax Trap: A Strategy for Reducing Lifetime Taxes
In this episode of Retirement IQ, host John Stregger delves into the often-overlooked intricacies of tax planning during retirement, specifically discussing the concept of the "RRSP Meltdown". Many retirees spen...
Episode 14: The "Real" Five Steps to a Successful Retirement Plan
In this episode of Retirement IQ, host John Stregger explains why retirement planning often feels like assembling IKEA furniture without the instructions. He moves past generic advice to focus on the "gaps" that actually matter—li...
Episode 13: Lifespan vs. Health Span: Are You Wasting Your Best Years?
In this episode of Retirement IQ, host John Stregger tackles a hard truth: simply living longer doesn't mean living better. He breaks down the critical difference between lifespan and health span, and warns listeners...
Episode #12: Seven Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Financial Advisor
In this episode of the Retirement IQ, host John Stregger breaks down one of the most important steps in retirement planning: finding and evaluating the right financial advisor. While many people know they might need a second set o...
Episode #11: The Top Four TFSA Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
In this episode of the Retirement IQ Podcast, host John Stregger breaks down one of the most misunderstood tools in retirement planning: the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). While TFSAs offer tax-free growth and flexibility...
