The Canadian Money Roadmap

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast, Evan Neufeld discusses seven strategies to manage investment risk in your portfolio as you prepare for retirement. Topics include diversification, rules-based implementation, adding bonds, holding cash, annuities, deferring CPP, and using put options. These methods aim to help you retire with confidence while reducing the vola...

Send us Fan Mail Become a client in 2025 In this episode of the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast, we explore financial and retirement planning tailored for single individuals in Canada. With nearly 30% of Canadian households being single-person households, it's vital to highlight the unique benefits and strategies available for singles. From decision-making ease to agility in financial planning...

Send us Fan Mail Watch this episode on YouTube In this episode, we explore the benefits and strategies behind using a spousal RRSP to optimize retirement savings, drawing from a real-life scenario with clients Curtis and Cynthia. The video outlines how high-income earners can contribute to a spousal RRSP under their partner's name and eventually convert it to a spousal RRIF, enabling tax-free...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Evan Neufeld delves into how retirement income can fluctuate for Canadian retirees in 2025. Learn about the implications of converting RRSPs to RRIFs, including changes in minimum withdrawal amounts, portfolio balance changes, and withholding tax. Evan also explains the complexities of LIFs, inflation adjustments for CPP and OAS benefits, and offers practical advi...

Send us Fan Mail Book an intro call with Evan Neufeld, CFP® Watch this episode on YouTube Credit for the idea for this video goes to Aaron Hector from CWB Wealth.  You can find more of his insights on X and LinkedIn:  https://x.com/AaronHectorCFP  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhector/ In this video, we discuss the recent changes announced by the Canadian government to income tax brackets and va...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast, we explore practical strategies to save more money and improve your finances for 2025. Learn about the importance of reassessing your regular expenses, finding cheaper alternatives for necessities, and cutting down on non-essential recurring costs. We also discuss ways to save on travel expenses and effectively allocate your s...

Send us Fan Mail Watch this episode on YouTube As the year draws to a close,  Evan shares nine powerful strategies to enhance your financial health, decrease your tax liabilities, and set yourself up for future success. Whether you're retired, working, or just starting your financial journey, this episode offers valuable insights including a new update relevant for 2024. Topics covered includ...

Send us Fan Mail Watch this episode on YouTube In this episode of the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast, we delve into the many benefits of Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) for retirement income, covering one-time expenses, and leaving a tax-free legacy for your family. Discover how TFSAs can provide tax-free retirement income, offer flexibility for large expenses, and simplify your estate planning....

Send us Fan Mail Watch this episode on YouTube In this episode of the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast, we explore seven actionable ideas to ensure a fun, fulfilling, and purposeful retirement. Moving beyond the financial aspects of retirement planning, Evan delves into the importance of creating structure, lifelong learning, building intentional relationships, focusing on health and wellness, givin...

Send us Fan Mail Watch this episode on YouTube In this episode, Evan outlines three key decisions to set up your retirement on autopilot: asset allocation, choosing the right plan type like RRSP or TFSA, and deciding how much to regularly invest. Learn how to simplify your retirement investing strategy with clear, actionable steps. 📱 Book an intro call - Cedar Point Pathway retirement planning se...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast,  Evan discusses the limitations of the '25x your expenses' rule for retirement savings. He delves into real-world considerations and personalized financial planning to realistically determine one's retirement number. Covered topics include tax implications, government benefits, retirement spending needs, and inv...

Send us Fan Mail Watch this episode on YouTube Join us in Episode 4 of the Retirement Roadmap series on the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast as we delve into the essential strategies and income sources to ensure a secure retirement. This episode focuses on practical steps to estimate your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits, and how to integrate additional income sources li...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast, join Evan as he discusses how to build your dream retirement on your terms. Learn about setting spending and time targets, the importance of early planning, and practical savings milestones you should aim for at different ages. Whether you're aiming for financial freedom, work optional, or traditional retirement, this epi...

Send us Fan Mail Invest With Evan Watch this episode on YouTube In today's episode of the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast, we continue our Retirement Roadmap Series by focusing on the foundational elements necessary for a secure retirement. We discuss essential steps like ensuring consistent cash flow, getting disability and life insurance, setting up a will, and eliminating high-interest debt...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast, we embark on the first step in building your retirement roadmap. I'll share insights into getting your finances ready for this major life event, emphasizing the importance of organization. I'll also recount some personal experiences from our summer camping trips to highlight the significance of having a prope...

Send us Fan Mail Watch this episode on YouTube In this episode of the Canadian Money Roadmap podcast, host Evan Neufeld chats with Jason Yee, the dynamic co-founder and CEO of GrantMe . Jason shares invaluable insights on how Canadian families can navigate their way to a debt-free university education for their children. From understanding the difference between grants, bursaries, and scholarships...

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I revisit one of my most popular episodes ever on the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast. In this special summer highlight, I delve into 'The Laws of Wealth' with Dr. Daniel Crosby. Dr. Crosby, a psychologist and behavioural finance expert, provides valuable insights into the psychology of money and how it shapes our financial decisions and behaviours. Whether you...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast, host Evan Neufeld shares his personal journey to becoming a certified financial planner at an independent investment firm in Canada. Evan discusses his educational background, early entrepreneurial ventures, and the pivotal moments that led him to his current role. He elaborates on his experience transitioning his firm's...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we're tackling one of the biggest challenges pre-retirees face: accurately calculating their retirement income needs. Many people underestimate their expenses, leading to potential shortfalls in their retirement planning. Join host Evan Neufeld as he breaks down the essential expenses you'll need to consider, including those that will remain, tho...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast,  Evan Neufeld addresses a wide range of listener questions. Topics covered include understanding capital gains on property sales, taxation of CPP payments, investment strategies for different time horizons, setting up custodial accounts for children, and managing pensions from previous employers. Evan offers practical financia...

Send us Fan Mail Can You Retire at 55 in Canada with $500,000? Watch this episode on YouTube In this special Tuesday edition of the Canadian Money Roadmap Podcast, host Evan Neufeld shares the audio from his recent YouTube video discussing the feasibility of retiring with $500,000 in savings for a 55-year-old couple. He explores various factors such as spending needs, savings strategies, and the i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I explore why a significant number of investment funds fail to outperform their benchmarks (let alone survive for the long term).  This episode breaks down the critical factors of high fees and high turnover, offering insights on how these elements negatively impact fund performance.  📱 Book an intro call - Cedar Point Pathway retirement planning service 📝 Financ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I introduce my new Fan Mail feature where you can text me your questions. Depending on the questions I receive, I might be able to feature it in a future episode!  Click on the link above the description to send me a text question.  To clarify a few questions about this service: I cannot reply to the text, I don't receive your full phone number, you will not...

Send us Fan Mail Gain a clear understanding of trusts and how they can be leveraged for estate planning with tax expert Amanda Doucette, my insightful guest and fellow podcaster from The Tax Chick. We take the mystery out of trusts, explaining the three certainties - intention, subject matter, and beneficiaries - that are essential to their formation. Whether you're considering setting up a f...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, I was delighted to be a guest on Amanda Doucette's The Tax Chick Podcast to talk about all things Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs).  As we delve into the nuanced world of TFSAs, you'll gain a clearer understanding of how these accounts can be much more than a place to stash your cash. Get the scoop on navigating over-contributions and withdr...