More Than Money

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 them to discuss new Canadian researc...

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 AgeCare, explains Alberta’s contin...

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 socially connected.

Then, Dr. Emily M...

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 Assistance in Dying.

Next, microbiologist Ja...

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 decline and how retirees can replace...

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, CEO of Beauceron Security, explai...

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 how retirees can prepare for futur...

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 joined by Fidelity’s Michelle Munro...

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 Toronto explores how returning to s...

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, they are joined by retired Calgary o...

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 Calgary, discusses loneliness among ol...

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, joins the show to discuss the mindse...

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 ahead. Then, economist Moshe Lander j...

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 to discuss the mindset shift that can...

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 headlines. Then, Jim Stanford, Econom...

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 and Professor of Psychology at the ...

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 coach,who breaks down the concept of ...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Leanna Wachniak and Dave Popowich compare the planning and execution behind the Artemis mission to the moon with the kind of preparation it takes to build a retirement plan. Then, Dave and Leanna sit down with Alex Bierman, Researcher at the University of Calgary, to discuss a new study from the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and the Angus Reid Group that found...

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Leanna Wachniak and Rob Gerrie discuss a new Statistics Canada report showing that 1 in 10 Canadians aged 55 and older who had retired were back at work in 2023, up from 7% in 2019, with most of that work being part-time. Then, they sit down with Lori Williams, Professor of Political Science at Mount Royal University, to talk about a major week in Canadian politics, including the Lib...