Important Retirement Questions 

Political scientist Lori Williams

SAIT educator Laura Knop-Wright

Faisal and Leanna wrap things up

From misinformation to media fatigue, today’s news cycle can overwhelm even the most informed. Longtime journalist and SAIT educator Laura Knop-Wright joins us to explore how to tell news from noise and why retirees need to think critically before reacting to headlines.

What does a wave of potential Alberta referendums mean for your voice and your wallet? Political scientist Lori Williams unpacks the Alberta Next panel, plus weighs in on Canada’s $150B annual NATO spending pledge and how it could affect taxpayers in the years ahead.

From misinformation to media fatigue, today&rsquo;s news cycle can overwhelm even the most informed. Longtime journalist and SAIT educator Laura Knop-Wright joins us to explore how to tell news from noise and why retirees need to think critically before reacting to headlines.
What does a wave of potential Alberta referendums mean for your voice and your wallet? Political scientist Lori Williams unpacks the Alberta Next panel, plus weighs in on Canada&rsquo;s $150B annual NATO spending pledge and how it could affect taxpayers in the years ahead.

More Than Money is your weekly guide to retirement, from financial strategies to lifestyle planning, we cover what really matters in making the most of your retirement—because it’s about more than just money.
Hosted by Portfolio Managers and Investment Advisors Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali, along with Wealth Advisors Leanna Wachniak and Rob Gerrie.
Learn more at www.morethanmoneyradio.com

More Than Money

More Than Money is your weekly guide to retirement, from financial strategies to lifestyle planning, we cover what really matters in making the most of your retirement—because it’s about more than just money. Hosted by Portfolio Managers and Investment Advisors Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali, along with Wealth Advisors Leanna Wachniak and Rob Gerrie. Learn more at morethanmoney.ca

More Than Money is your weekly guide to retirement, from financial strategies to lifestyle planning, we cover what really matters in making the most of your retirement&mdash;because it&rsquo;s about more than just money. Hosted by Portfolio Managers and Investment Advisors Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali, along with Wealth Advisors Leanna Wachniak and Rob Gerrie. Learn more at <a href="https://www.morethanmoneyradio.com">morethanmoney.ca</a>

How to Cut Through The Noise To Find The Truth

News That Matters To You

Elon Says Retirement Isn’t Needed

How to Talk About Money in Relationships

Top Retirement Questions Answered

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Leanna Wachniak and Rob Gerrie break down a recent Globe and Mail article, “Here’s Exactly How to Retire a Millionaire on a Typical Worker’s Salary,” and ask the big question: is $1 million actually enough to retire?

Next, wealth management professional Preet Banerjee joins the show to weigh in on Elon Musk’s claim that in 10–20 years, saving for retirement won’t matter because AI and robots will create so much abundance that everyone will be wealthy and why betting your future on that idea could be a dangerous assumption.

Then, Leanna and Rob tackle one of the most common tension points in relationships: money… and share how couples can have healthier, more productive financial conversations before small issues turn into bigger problems.

To close out the show, they zoom out and answer some of the most common retirement questions they hear from Canadians as they get closer to making the leap.

On this week&rsquo;s episode of More Than Money, Leanna Wachniak and Rob Gerrie break down a recent Globe and Mail article, &ldquo;Here&rsquo;s Exactly How to Retire a Millionaire on a Typical Worker&rsquo;s Salary,&rdquo; and ask the big question: is $1 million actually enough to retire?
Next, wealth management professional Preet Banerjee joins the show to weigh in on Elon Musk&rsquo;s claim that in 10&ndash;20 years, saving for retirement won&rsquo;t matter because AI and robots will create so much abundance that everyone will be wealthy and why betting your future on that idea could be a dangerous assumption.
Then, Leanna and Rob tackle one of the most common tension points in relationships: money&hellip; and share how couples can have healthier, more productive financial conversations before small issues turn into bigger problems.
To close out the show, they zoom out and answer some of the most common retirement questions they hear from Canadians as they get closer to making the leap.

Elon Musk Says You Won’t Need to Save for Retirement. Is He Right?

Stock Market Ups and Downs This Week

Rise in Mood Disorders Among Seniors

Many Canadians Don’t Have a Workplace Pension

Why Saving for Retirement Is Getting Harder

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Leanna Wachniak and Rob Gerrie break down the key issues shaping retirement in Canada today, starting with stock market volatility and what this week’s market ups and downs mean for long-term investors and retirees.

Next, they’re joined by Dr. Dallas Seitz, Chief of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, to discuss the rise in mood disorders among seniors, exploring why mental health challenges are becoming more common in older adults and why emotional wellbeing is a critical and often overlooked part of retirement planning.

Then, Leanna and Rob examine why so many Canadians don’t have access to a workplace pension, particularly in the private sector. They unpack the structural barriers facing employers and workers, and explore potential policy ideas aimed at expanding pension coverage in Canada.

To close out the show, they tackle a growing concern for families of all ages: why saving for retirement is getting harder, and why future generations of Canadians may be worse off without changes to how retirement savings, pensions, and long-term planning are approached.

On this week&rsquo;s episode of More Than Money, Leanna Wachniak and Rob Gerrie break down the key issues shaping retirement in Canada today, starting with stock market volatility and what this week&rsquo;s market ups and downs mean for long-term investors and retirees.
Next, they&rsquo;re joined by Dr. Dallas Seitz, Chief of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, to discuss the rise in mood disorders among seniors, exploring why mental health challenges are becoming more common in older adults and why emotional wellbeing is a critical and often overlooked part of retirement planning.
Then, Leanna and Rob examine why so many Canadians don&rsquo;t have access to a workplace pension, particularly in the private sector. They unpack the structural barriers facing employers and workers, and explore potential policy ideas aimed at expanding pension coverage in Canada.
To close out the show, they tackle a growing concern for families of all ages: why saving for retirement is getting harder, and why future generations of Canadians may be worse off without changes to how retirement savings, pensions, and long-term planning are approached.

Why Retirement Feels More Uncertain for Canadians

How Do You Stay Healthy As You Age?

The Rise of Tipping Culture

Does Alberta have a Vaccine Issue?

So you Think you’re Prepared for Retirement?

On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Dave Popowich and Rob Gerrie dig into the stories shaping retirement today, starting with tipping culture. They’re joined by Dr. Wayne Smith, Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, to explain why “tip creep” has accelerated and why it likely isn’t going away.

Next, they speak with Laura Tamblyn Watts, President & CEO of CanAge, about gaps in vaccine coverage for seniors in Calgary, Alberta, and across Canada and what that means for older adults.

Then Kathy Mendham, Owner of Proactive Seniors, shares why being proactive before retirement matters, especially when it comes to understanding your options and preparing for real-life retirement decisions like housing, healthcare access, and affordability.

To close out the show, Dave and Rob tackle a question many people wrestle with: How do you stay healthy as you age? Dave also shares his personal health journey, including his weight-loss and wellness reset.

On this week&rsquo;s episode of More Than Money, Dave Popowich and Rob Gerrie dig into the stories shaping retirement today, starting with tipping culture. They&rsquo;re joined by Dr. Wayne Smith, Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, to explain why &ldquo;tip creep&rdquo; has accelerated and why it likely isn&rsquo;t going away.
Next, they speak with Laura Tamblyn Watts, President &amp; CEO of CanAge, about gaps in vaccine coverage for seniors in Calgary, Alberta, and across Canada and what that means for older adults.
Then Kathy Mendham, Owner of Proactive Seniors, shares why being proactive before retirement matters, especially when it comes to understanding your options and preparing for real-life retirement decisions like housing, healthcare access, and affordability.
To close out the show, Dave and Rob tackle a question many people wrestle with: How do you stay healthy as you age? Dave also shares his personal health journey, including his weight-loss and wellness reset.

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