Episode 84

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July 21, 2026

How to Build a Retirement Paycheque That Lasts (EP 84)

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How to Build a Retirement Paycheque That Lasts (EP 84)
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Building a retirement portfolio is only part of the equation. The real challenge is turning that portfolio into a predictable retirement paycheque while minimizing taxes and ensuring your investments continue to support your long-term goals.

In this episode of Retiring Canada, we walk through the retirement income system we use to help clients coordinate their investments, tax strategy, and retirement withdrawals.

You will learn the difference between income planning and tax planning, how a retirement paycheque can be created from multiple investment accounts, and why asset location is just as important as asset allocation. We also discuss bond ladders, RRSP and RRIF drawdown strategies, non-registered investment accounts, TFSA optimization, and why retirement portfolio construction should evolve as government benefits such as CPP and Old Age Security begin.

We also explain why successful retirement investing is less about finding the perfect investment and more about coordinating every aspect of your financial life into one cohesive retirement plan.

This episode is for Canadian retirees and pre-retirees who want to better understand how coordinated portfolio construction, retirement income planning, and proactive tax strategies can help create a more flexible and confident retirement.

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