Critical Retirement Shifts LGBTQ+ People Need to Understand Heading into 2026 (Part 1)

Welcome back to Take Pride in Retirement—the show all about helping you build a retirement you can truly take pride in.  In this episode, I’m kicking off part one of a two-part series on the five major retirement shifts happening right now as we head into 2026—and why they matter especially for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. Retirement planning today isn’t just about hitting a certain age or saving a certain number. The rules are changing, and for our community, there are extra layers to consider—healthcare access, caregiving, safety, acceptance, and how long our money truly needs to last. In part one, we focus on the first three major shifts: Why where you live in retirement can matter more than when you retire The true and often underestimated cost of healthcare How longevity changes everything about retirement income planning  If you’ve ever wondered whether retirement is even possible for you, this episode is for you. Schedule your free financial consultation at TakePrideInRetirement.com or call 855-246-9211. -- Request your free RSSA Roadmap for Social Security optimizationWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShowFollow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement --  Take Pride in Retirement is proud to be named one of the top Pride podcasts on the internet by FeedSpot. For more, go to https://blog.feedspot.com/pride_podcasts About Take Pride in Retirement:Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth. Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance. Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Chapters (00:00:00) - Take Pride in Retirement(00:00:57) - Take Pride IN Retirement!(00:03:22) - Take Pride in Retirement: Five Critical Retirement Shift(00:04:26) - How to Plan for Retirement(00:05:42) - Location and Retirement Strategy for LGBTQ+ People(00:10:45) - How to Plan for Retirement (free)(00:12:53) - Healthcare Costs in Retirement(00:15:24) - Healthcare Planning for LGBTQ+ Individuals(00:18:36) - Longevity Planning for Retired People(00:23:02) - Retirement Planning in 2030(00:23:27) - To Take Pride in Retirement