Retirement Straight Talk With Paul & William

Welcome to Retirement Straight Talk with hosts Paul & William Barreca. A retirement planning podcast for Canadians who want to spend more and pay less in taxes. Paul is an award winning Wealth Advisor at West End Wealth Planning, IPC Securities Corporation, and celebrated radio personality, most recently as host of the Sunday Money Show on Newstalk 1010. William adds a fresh perspective to Paul's more than 3 decades of experience. In this podcast, we will break down and simplify complex retirement topics so you can make smart decisions with your money and enjoy the next chapter. Join us as we inform and empower you with real facts so you can avoid common money mistakes and build a worry-free retirement. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect those of IPC Securities Corporation. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target

Retirement Straight Talk With Paul & William is a news podcast hosted by West End Wealth Planning, with 92 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

West End Wealth Planning hosts Retirement Straight Talk With Paul & William, a news show with 92 episodes published.

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  Episode #92

  Popular Investing Beliefs That Just Aren’t True (Part Two)

  Dec 16, 202531 minS0

  <p>Take control of your retirement & get started with a complimentary retirement assessment: https://calendly.com/westendwealth/introcall?back=1&month=2026-01</p><br><p>In Part 2 of our “Investing Myths” series, William and Paul Barreca return to tackle seven more common (and costly) investing myths — this time focused on portfolio construction, diversification, and so-called “safe” investments.</p><br><p>These are the myths that trip people up after they’ve started investing — often without realizing it.</p><br><p>💡 In this episode, we debunk:</p><p>❌ “Fallen stocks always bounce back”</p><p>❌ “More holdings = more diversification”</p><p>❌ “Successful investors are big risk takers”</p...

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  Retirement Straight Talk With Paul & William

  Popular Investing Beliefs that Just Aren't True - Part One

  Dec 2, 202531 minS0

  <p>Take control of your retirement & get started with a complimentary retirement assessment: https://calendly.com/westendwealth/introcall</p><br><p>In this first episode of a special 2-part series, Paul and William Barreca debunk the most persistent investing myths. From market timing and volatility fears to the belief that cash is "safer," they break down 6 out of 13 myths using real numbers, client stories, and behavioural finance insights.</p><br><p>If you’ve ever felt uncertain about when or how to invest… this episode is for you.</p><br><p>💡 What You’ll Learn:</p><p>• Why trying to time the ma...

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  Episode #90

  How to Create Your Journey to Wealth & Freedom with Chris Reynolds

  Nov 17, 202532 minS0

  <p>Ready to retire with confidence? Book your free retirement assessment: https://calendly.com/westendwealth/introcall</p><br><p>In this special guest episode of Retirement Straight Talk, William and Paul Barreca welcome entrepreneur, wealth advisor, and IPC co-founder Chris Reynolds to share insights from his new book, The Six Circle Strategy.</p><br><p>After 30+ years helping business owners build, grow, and exit successfully, Chris has distilled his experience into a practical, powerful framework for aligning your business, wealth, and personal freedom.</p><br><p>💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><p>✔️ What the Six Circle Strategy is and how t...

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  Episode #89

  Ten Lessons Paul Has Learned in 35 Years (Part Two)

  Nov 4, 202527 minS0

  <p>What does 35 years in financial planning really teach you?</p><br><p>In Part 2 of this special Retirement Straight Talk series, Paul and William Barreca share the final five lessons from Paul’s 35-year career helping Canadians plan smarter, invest better, and avoid the mistakes that derail financial freedom.</p><br><p>🎯 In this episode, you'll learn:</p>Why the basics of wealth-building still work (but most people ignore them)The real reason you need insurance, and how to view it differentlyWhy your portfolio is not your planHow procrastination quietly kills your dreamsWhy great financial advice might be your best...

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  Episode #88

  Ten Lessons Paul Has Learned in 35 Years (Part One)

  Oct 21, 202526 minS0

  <p>What do 35 years in the wealth planning business teach you?</p><br><p>After over three decades in the wealth planning business, Paul has seen just about everything.</p><br><p>In Part 1 of this special 2-part series, Paul Barreca shares the first five timeless truths he’s learned from decades of helping clients plan, invest, and navigate financial decisions.</p><br><p>This is a candid conversation about the real lessons that matter. The ones that help you protect your freedom, control your outcomes, and keep your financial life aligned with your real goals.</p><br><p>🎙️ You’ll hear:<...

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