Cutting Through the Noise
November 12, 2025
Some financial advice is more profitable for the advisor than it is for you. In this eye-opening Steadyhand Coffee Break, we discussed the uncomfortable truths behind sales quotas, hidden fees, and poor withdrawal strategies that could be draining your retirement savings. Watch now to avoid costly mistakes.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2025
Too many retirees hold back on their spending out of fear – and it’s taking a toll on their quality of life. Behind the Advice is a new series from Steadyhand that brings you closer to the team working directly with our clients. In this first episode, David Toyne sits down with Evan Parubets, Head of Advisory Services, to unpack one of the most important – and often most stressful – transitions for Canadians: shifting from saving to spending in retirement.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2025
Decades of investing wisdom distilled into five simple habits. In this Coffee Break episode, David Toyne — drawing on 40+ years of experience — reveals what academic research, behavioural finance, and real-world investor outcomes can teach us about building lasting wealth in Canada.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2025
Are Canada’s banks giving advice in your best interest or theirs? In this Coffee Break episode, David Toyne sits down with advice-only planner Sandi Martin, featured in CBC Marketplace’s hidden camera exposé, to unpack what the investigation revealed and what regulators are saying in a new 2025 OSC/CIRO report.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2025
Starting over later in life comes with more than just new beginnings — it can mean revisiting your estate plan, too. In this Coffee Break episode, David Toyne is joined by Money Coaches Canada’s Janet Gray to uncover the 7 most common mistakes people make when entering new relationships.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2025
Thinking of downsizing – or helping a loved one through a major life transition? In this Coffee Break episode, we sit down with Adam Gordon of Gordon’s Downsizing to explore what really goes into decluttering and letting go.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2025
Most Canadians want to age at home—but are they ready for the cost? Julia Chung joins us to discuss the financial and emotional realities of aging in place.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2025
If you delay your CPP and pass away before collecting, what happens to your benefits? Here's what your spouse needs to know.
Read MoreJune 27, 2025
Learn how to confidently transition from saving to spending in retirement with insights from Certified Financial Planner Steve Bridge.
Read MoreJune 12, 2025
Steve Bridge from Money Coaches Canada joins us in our latest Coffee Break to explore the most effective strategies for withdrawing funds from your retirement and investment accounts.
Read MoreJune 5, 2025
Thinking about commuting your pension? In this Coffee Break, Certified Financial Planner Ashley Gordon joins us to break down what you need to know about this major financial decision.
Read MoreMay 29, 2025
Scott Armstrong, author of Retire and Aspire, highlights how mindset, purpose, and social connection can shape both your experience and longevity in retirement.
Read MoreMay 22, 2025
Turning retirement savings into income: what you need to know about converting your RRSP to a RRIF, and the strategic roles that TFSAs and non-registered accounts can play in your retirement income plan.
Read MoreMay 15, 2025
Find out how much you need to invest to reach your financial goals with this simple calculator.
Read MoreMay 8, 2025
With over $1 trillion set to change hands in the coming years, many families are unprepared. Subject expert Julia Chung offers strategies and tips on ensuring a smooth wealth transfer.
Read MoreMay 1, 2025
Discover why your CPP estimate on My Service Canada might not be accurate and learn how to get a more precise retirement forecast.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Retirement expert Don Ezra discusses how to confidently transition from saving to spending using a practical, pension-style approach.
Read MoreApril 10, 2025
Estate lawyer Mike Beishuizen discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of jointly owning assets with your adult children.
Read MoreApril 3, 2025
In our latest Coffee Break, we chat with Dr. Riley Moynes, author of The Four Phases of Retirement and TEDx speaker with over 4.5 million views, to unpack the deeper realities of retirement.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2025
We break down the biggest challenges to generating retirement income from your portfolio—such as market downturns, inflation, and tax efficiency—and explain how the Steadyhand Retirement Withdrawal Program can assist.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2025
Is contributing to CPP after 65 worth it? Subject expert Jason Yee explains everything you need to know.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2025
Financial expert and author Don Ezra explains the fascinating concept of the U-Curve of Happiness.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2025
Morningstar's Ian Tam shares his top tips on how Canadians can build and preserve long-term wealth.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2025
Learn how to check your CPP benefits online and understand your estimated retirement payments in our latest Coffee Break video.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2025
Retirement is a new phase filled with purpose, joy, and opportunities, as Don Ezra, author of Life Two, explores in this Coffee Break.
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