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 the routine and social connection it provides.

Next, Anthony Damtsis of the CAAT Pension Plan also shares new research comparing Canadians’ retirement expectations with retirees’ actual experiences.

To close the show, Rob and Leanna discuss how political uncertainty surrounding Alberta’s October referendum could affect retirement decisions and when it makes sense to adjust a financial plan.