More Than Money

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Faisal Karmali and Rob Gerrie discuss how the U.S. midterm elections have impacted the markets and what political uncertainty could mean for your retirement investments. Next, they break down the new federal budget and explore how government spending, taxes and policy changes could affect Canadians already living in retirement. Then, a new CTV News...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Faisal Karmali and Leanna Wachniak explore new research revealing that many Canadians are unprepared for longer retirements and future health-care needs. Are you planning for retirement, or for the realities of growing older? Then, Kerrie Hale, Co-Chair of the Calgary Chapter of Dying With Dignity Canada, joins the show to discuss proposed federal...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Rob Gerrie and Leanna Wachniak discuss a new global pension report ranking Canada 18th out of 55 countries. One of Canada’s biggest challenges is the lack of workplace pensions in the private sector. If you’re approaching retirement without a pension, what does that mean for your financial future, and how can you close the gap? Then, fol...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Dave Popowich and Rob Gerrie discuss a new Edward Jones report revealing the financial toll of caregiving, with some Canadians spending more than $10,000 a year supporting loved ones. How can you care for family without jeopardizing your own retirement? Then, discover the growing trend of “grandma tourism,” where travellers embrace a sl...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Faisal Karmali and Dave Popowich discuss the growing challenges of funding a long retirement, from the gap left by workplace pensions to balancing financial security with enjoying your active years. Then, Salimah Walji-Shivji, CEO of AgeCare, joins the show to explain how families can prepare for the move to continuing care, including assessments, c...

On this bonus 30 minute episode, Faisal chats with Mark Parsons, Vice President and Chief Economist at ATB Financial, to examine Alberta’s economic outlook for 2027, including how referendum uncertainty could affect growth, investment and retirees. To close the show, Faisal and Rob look at the financial realities of retiring abroad, from CPP and OAS benefits to taxes, healthcare coverag...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Faisal Karmali and Dave Popowich look at what Rob Carrick learned during his first year of retirement, including spending more than expected and the growing importance of health. Are we too focused on reaching a retirement number and not enough on planning for what retirement will actually look like? Then, tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy join...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Faisal Karmali and Rob Gerrie are joined by Anthony Quinn, President of CARP, to discuss whether older Canadians are being unfairly blamed for the economic pressures facing younger generations and what changes to OAS or health care could mean for the future. Then, Faisal and Rob discuss what happens when couples retire at different times and how to...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Faisal Karmali and Rob Gerrie look at new research suggesting workers 55 and older in jobs more exposed to AI have become more likely to leave the workforce. If technology changes your career before you’re ready to retire, should AI now be considered a retirement-planning risk? Then, Dr. Jerome Leis of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre joins t...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Faisal Karmali and Leanna Wachniak look at how taxes change once you retire and whether being too cautious with your savings can lead to underspending. Then, Erin Bury, Co-Founder and CEO of Willful, joins them to discuss griefbots, digital likenesses and who should control your online identity after you die. Next, Salimah Walji-Shivji, CEO of AgeCa...

Join us for a special Best of More Than Money episode. Leanna and Faisal start by exploring what can surprise people most once retirement actually begins, from changes in spending and routine to the emotional side of leaving work. Next, Leanna and Rob speak with Esme Fuller-Thomson from the Institute for Life Course and Aging about how lifelong learning can help retirees stay mentally sharp and so...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Faisal Karmali and Rob Gerrie discuss the growing gap between public and private-sector pensions and whether governments should expand workplace retirement coverage. Then, Mario Canseco, President of Research Co., joins them to examine a new survey on whether health-care professionals should be allowed to object to participating in Medical Assistanc...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Rob Gerrie and Leanna Wachniak explore “doom spending” and how retirees can tell whether their purchases support their goals or are driven by fear. Then, they’re joined by Tim Bruckner, Professor and Chancellor’s Fellow of Public Health at the University of California, Irvine, to discuss whether work may help slow cognitive...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Dave Popowich and Rob Gerrie discuss a recent Benefits Canada article reporting that half of Canadians worry about outliving their retirement savings. How can a proper plan make that uncertainty more manageable? Then, more Albertans are receiving fraudulent text messages claiming their health cards have expired and need to be replaced. David Shipley...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Faisal Karmali and Leanna Wachniak look at why Canadians place such a high value on guaranteed retirement income and what those without a workplace pension can do to create more financial security. Then, Salimah Walji-Shivji, CEO of AgeCare, joins the show to explain Alberta’s continuing care system, the different levels of care available, and...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali explore why many Canadians are choosing not to downsize in retirement, despite concerns about housing options. Then, Rob Gerrie and Leanna Wachniak speak with Dr. Emily McDonald of McGill University about why regular medication reviews can matter as prescriptions build up over time. Next, Faisal and Leanna are joine...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Rob Gerrie and Leanna Wachniak discuss why many retirees struggle to spend their savings, even when they can afford to. Then, divorce and family lawyer Russell Alexander explains the financial realities of a “silent divorce,” when a marriage gradually comes apart without a major conflict. Next, Esme Fuller-Thomson from the University of...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Faisal Karmali and Leanna Wachniak discuss a recent topic from The Globe and Mail’s Second Act series on reinventing retirement: could prediction markets become part of your retirement portfolio as they grow in popularity? Many of these articles use the word “investment,” but is that really the right word? Faisal weighs in. Then,...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali discuss why a strong retirement plan needs the right portfolio structure behind it. Then, automotive journalist Matthew Guy joins the show to talk about RV travel, summer road trips, and what retirees should consider before hitting the open road. Next, Dr. Alex Bierman, Professor of Sociology at the University of Ca...

Join us for a special Best of More Than Money episode. To kick things off, Leanna and Rob walk through PKAG’s process for designing retirement portfolios and explain the key factors people should consider when building a plan for income, growth, risk, and long-term financial security. Next, Dr. Valerie Taylor, Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Calgary, j...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Rob Gerrie and Leanna Wachniak use Seniors’ Week as a starting point to ask a bigger question: are we doing enough to recognize, support, and plan for the realities seniors face today? They also look at Canada’s growing wave of retirements, with more people leaving the workforce each month and that number expected to rise in the years a...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Rob Gerrie and Dave Popowich look at Jet Li planning for retirement and Stephen Colbert preparing for the end of The Late Show , exploring what these career transitions can teach us about purpose, identity, and what comes next. Then, Dr. Valerie Taylor, Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Calgary, joins the show...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Dave Popowich and Leanna Wachniak look at news stories affecting retirement, including a Statistics Canada discussion about nearly 1.2 million Canadians aged 65 and older are working or looking for work. They also discuss Robert Kiyosaki’s warning about U.S. boomers and explain why retirees should be careful not to get caught up in dramatic h...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Faisal Karmali and Leanna Wachniak explore the role health and health care planning can play in retirement. They begin with a notable Statistics Canada finding: Canada’s population is aging, with more Canadians now 65 and older, raising important questions about what that means for retirement planning. Then, Dr. Michael Antle, Department Head...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money , Faisal Karmali and Rob Gerrie open with a critical retirement question: should you plan to age in your home, or is it time to consider alternatives? That leads into a deeper issue are we overestimating how long we’ll truly enjoy the best years of retirement? To explore that, they’re joined by Dan Haylett UK-based retirement transition c...