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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
Retirement IQ
Latest Episodes
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:21
Episode #10: Looking Back and the Road Ahead - A Sneak Peak at 2026
Kick off 2026 with Retirement IQ! In this episode, host John Stregger looks back at the key topics from 2025 - CPP strategies, OAS planning, retirement myths, and gives a sneak peek at what’s coming this year. From how...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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2:17
Episode #9: I Wish I'd Never Bought RRSPs
In this episode of the Retirement IQ Podcast, retirement wealth coach John Springer tackles a concern he hears all the time from friends and family: “I wish I’d never bought RRSPs.” That frustration usually comes from the...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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13:53
Episode #8: Creating a Guaranteed Retirement Income Stream
In this episode of the Retirement IQ, retirement wealth coach John Stregger walks listeners through the essentials of building a secure and reliable retirement income plan. With the number one concern for Canadians over 55 being t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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10:39
Episode #7: Understanding Old Age Security (OAS)
In this episode of the Retirement IQ Podcast, retirement wealth coach John Stregger takes a closer look at one of Canada’s most important retirement benefits, Old Age Security (OAS). Building on last week’s discussion about...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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10:50