Episode 309: Spending Lessons in Retirement

In this week’s episode of Think Smart with TMFG, Senior Financial Advisors Rob McClelland and Mike Connon from Assante Capital Management discuss one of the most frequently asked questions about retirement: Will you spend more or less once you stop working?

Drawing from a recent Globe and Mail study, Rob and Mike explore real-world retirement spending patterns and challenge the notion that inflation impacts Canadians over 65 the same way it does everyone else. They unpack generational spending habits, shifting lifestyle priorities, and the importance of tailoring your financial plan to reflect how retirement spending really works.

Whether you're nearing retirement or planning well ahead, this episode offers valuable insights into how to build a strategy that supports both your needs and your goals in the years ahead.

Don’t miss this essential conversation about making your retirement both sustainable and enjoyable.