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EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 52 MIN

The Retirement Paycheck Predicament

from Retirement 360 · host Alan Mercurio and Troy Bolton

Are sensational stock stories tempting you to risk your retirement? In this episode, Alan Mercurio and Troy Bolton reveal why chasing the latest investment craze isn’t always what it seems—especially when your savings must last a lifetime. Discover how shifting from a pension world to a DIY 401(k) era has changed everything, and why the right income plan matters more than headlines or market noise. With listener questions and practical strategies, the show navigates the hidden challenges and unspoken fears facing today’s retirees—leaving you wondering: is your plan purpose-driven or just pressure-led?Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and topics related to retirement planning, as well as educating listeners to help prepare them for their post-working years, whatever they may have in mind for them.

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