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
Episode #10: Looking Back and the Road Ahead - A Sneak Peak at 2026
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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 your insurance choices can affect your retirement to avoiding probate and estate planning pitfalls, John shares practical tips to help you build a smarter, more confident financial future.
New episodes drop every two weeks - subscribe now and start 2026 with a clear path toward the retirement you deserve!
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2026 Kick-Off Message
Hi everyone, and welcome to the 2026 season of Retirement IQ. I’m your host, John Stregger.
Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re just joining our community now, I want to wish you all a Happy New Year. I’m grateful you’ve chosen to spend time with us, as we work together, to build the retirement you deserve.
We laid a really strong foundation in 2025. We dug into the Canada Pension Plan, looked at strategies to avoid that nasty OAS clawback, and tackled some of the most common retirement misconceptions. We even had the "Sketch Guy," Carl Richards, join us to talk about the link between your money and your life.
But now, it’s all about looking forward.
For 2026, we’ve got a packed lineup designed to fine-tune your financial plan, including:
· How your home and car insurance can impact your retirement plan.
· “What is Probate?” And more importantly, how to avoid it.
· And we’ll explore some of the biggest estate planning mistakes, and help you steer clear of them.
Remember: new episodes drop every two weeks. So, if you haven’t already, hit that like and subscribe button—whether you’re watching on YouTube or listening on your favorite podcast app.
Finally, if you have any questions about how to achieve your specific retirement goals, head over to FreeRetirementReport.ca We’d love to hear from you.
Thanks again for listening, and here’s to a happy, healthy, and financially confident 2026.
