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.
Episodes
11 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
Episode #6: CPP and Your Retirement Income Strategy
In this episode of the Retirement IQ Podcast, retirement wealth coach John Stregger tackles some of the most common misconceptions about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Many Canadians wonder if the CPP will still exist when ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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11:22
Episode #5: Money, Life, and Meaning with Carl Richards
In this episode of the Retirement IQ Podcast, host John Stregger welcomes renowned financial planner, author, and New York Times columnist Carl Richards to explore the powerful connection between money and life. Ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:26
Episode #4: Managing Investment Volatility in Retirement
In this episode of the Retirement IQ Podcast, retirement wealth coach John Stregger unpacks one of the biggest risks to your retirement: market volatility. Learn why volatility can help during your savings years but harm you durin...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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9:10
Episode #3: When Is the Right Time to Retire?
In this episode of the Retirement IQ Podcast, retirement wealth coach John Stregger explores the overlooked side of retirement planning: knowing when to retire and how to create a meaningful life beyond money. Learn why r...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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7:59
Episode #2: Why You Need a Retirement Plan (Not Just an Investment Plan)
In this episode of the Retirement IQ Podcast, retirement wealth coach John Stregger explains why a true retirement plan goes far beyond investment strategies. Discover how to align your money with your values and goals, the differ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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9:29
Episode #1: Welcome to Retirement IQ: Your Guide to a Successful Retirement
In the first episode of Retirement IQ Podcast, retirement wealth coach John Stregger reveals how to take control of your financial future and avoid “financial autopilot” in your 50s and 60s. Learn how to build your retirement blue...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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8:12