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Should you keep your pension—or build your own?

If you’ve left a teaching or public sector job to start a business or invest independently, the idea of commuting your pension can feel intimidating. Do you trade the safety net of a predictable income for the freedom (and risk) of building wealth your own way? In this episode, Jon and Kyle break down the mindset and math behind pensions—revealing what most people misunderstand about “guaranteed” security and how business owners can create their own version of it. Whether you’re missing the comfort of a defined benefit plan or wondering if those “golden handcuffs” were ever worth it, this conversation reframes what financial certainty can really look like.

You’ll discover:

The real rate of return behind traditional pensions—and why they’re not as generous as they appear.
How to replicate pension-like security using a well-structured, high–cash-value insurance policy or other conservative strategies.
A practical framework for balancing growth, flexibility, and risk so you can build your own financial “floor” without sacrificing upside potential.

Press play now to learn how to design your own pension-style safety net—and take control of your wealth on your own terms.

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Consider reaching out to Kyle

…taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;
…investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;
…letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;
…investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,
…wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.

Building lasting financial security in Canada starts with a clear Canadian wealth plan that integrates business ownership, financial planning, and tax-efficient investing. Through smart use of insurance, RRSP optimization, and corporate wealth planning, entrepreneurs can design a path toward financial independence Canada—balancing salary vs. dividends, managing personal vs. corporate tax, and leveraging investment strate

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Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.

How to Build Your Own Pension as a Canadian Business Owner

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