



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

Why Retirement Feels More Uncertain for Canadians
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 Seit…

How to Stay Healthy as You Age in Alberta
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…

Retirement: The Romance, the Rewards, and the RRSP Deadline
On this week’s episode of More Than Money, Dave Popowich and Leanna Wachniak look at how retirement is changing as Canada’s senior population grows, and why more retirees may choose (or need) to keep working, whether part-time, full-time, or through volunteering. Next they’re joined by Jessica O’R…

Tech From CES That Helps and Retirement Myths That Hurt
On More Than Money, Dave Popowich and Leanna Wachniak sit down with Marc Saltzman, Tech Journalist and Host of the Tech It Out podcast, to break down the latest gadgets and tools that can actually make day-to-day life easier in retirement (and what’s just hype). Then, Dave and Leanna take on a big …

Alberta’s Health Care Under Pressure and a Tough Flu Season
On More Than Money, Rob Gerrie and Leanna Wachniak sit down with Dr. Paul Parks, President-Elect, Section of Emergency Medicine with the Alberta Medical Association, to talk about how Alberta’s health care system is fragmented, overcrowded, and poorly integrated. They’re also joined by Jason “The G…

“Best of” Navigating Rising Costs and Life After Work
Join us for a special "Best of" episode of More Than Money, we talk to Ben McCabe, Founder and CEO of Bloom Finance, to discuss how rising costs are impacting Canadians and what can be done to stay ahead. Next, we spoke with Heather Spurrell, Relationship & Leadership Coach, about how to shape the …

“Best of” Aging, Health, and Your Financial Future
Join us for a special "Best of" episode of More Than Money, we talk to Gere Solomon Woldu from the Alberta Motor Association to clear up misinformation about senior driving and discuss how seniors and their families can find support on the road. Next, we spoke with Dr. Emily McDonald, Lead author, …

Preparing for 2026: Economic Change, AI, and Retirement Planning
On More Than Money, Rob Gerrie and Leanna Wachniak sit down with University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe to unpack an unpredictable economy, a new prime minister, and shifting policy and what it could all mean for retirement in 2026. They’re also joined by tech analyst and journalist Carmi Lev…

Managing Holiday Pressure and Living with Purpose in Retirement
On More Than Money, Faisal Karmali and Leanna Wachniak sit down with Dr. Catherine Franssen, Neuroscientist and Founder of Franssen Strategies, to explore how financial stress, especially around the holidays, can overload our brains and impact decision-making. They’re also joined by marketing and b…