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 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...
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...