Retirement Your Way
by AmeriLife Retirement.Radio Network
Bradley and Madison Hardin share valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of retirement planning.Bradley serves as an Investment Advisor Representative and Registered Social Security Analyst. Madison is a licensed life and health insurance agent and also a Registered Social Security Analyst.Tune in each week:️WNDB, News Daytona Beach, FM 98.5 & AM 1150 – Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 10am andWAPN, Word and Praise, FM 91.5 – Sundays at 9:30am Give us a call: 386-320-6406 Learn more: PlanRetirementYourWay.comInvestment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and AmeriLife are separate companies but are affiliated through common ownership. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents. Not affiliated with the United States government. Bradley and Madison Hardin do not offer tax or legal advice. Consul
Episodes
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Podcast Extra: AARP on Social Security’s COLA and the Road Ahead
A bigger Social Security check doesn’t necessarily mean more breathing room in your budget. In this podcast extra, Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure talks with Bill Sweeney, AARP’s senior vice president of government affairs, about the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment and the financial pressures…
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Podcast Extra: Avoiding the October Scaries
This Halloween-themed financial vignette explores the financial fears many Americans face, from market volatility and inflation to unexpected expenses and retirement uncertainty. Featuring insights from interviews with financial industry leaders, this month's vignette offers a message of optimism...
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Podcast Extra with Jean Chatzky: Turning Retirement Savings into a Forever Paycheck
You’ve spent decades saving for retirement—but how do you turn that money into income you can confidently spend? Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure talks with bestselling author and AARP personal finance columnist Jean Chatzky about her new book, The Forever Paycheck. They explore why retirees often...
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Podcast Extra: Emergency Funds in Retirement
The fall season is upon us, and among the normal fall cleanup of a financial portfolio is an equally important but often overlooked part of retirement planning: building and maintaining an emergency fund in retirement. This month's vignette discusses how an emergency fund can help cover…
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Podcast Extra: Back-to-School Finances: Saving Money and Teaching Smarter Habits
Back-to-school season can put added pressure on the family budget—but a little planning can help keep those costs under control. Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure talks with Lora Monfared, Consumer Credit Card Executive at Bank of America, about practical ways parents and grandparents can save on...
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Podcast Extra: 99 Smart Ways to Save Money in Today's Economy
As prices continue to challenge household budgets, finding practical ways to save money has never been more important. In this podcast extra, Retirement.Radio's Matt McClure sits down with Stephen Perrine, executive editor of AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin, to discuss AARP's annual 99 Great...
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Podcast Extra — Medicaid Changes and Cancer Treatment: What's at Stake?
New Medicaid work requirements are scheduled to take effect in 2027, and some healthcare experts are raising concerns about how they could affect cancer patients and survivors. Retirement.Radio's Matt McClure sits down with Dr. Julie Gralow, Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of…
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Podcast Extra: Hearing Loss with Dr. Ryan Potter
Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure speaks with Dr. Ryan Potter about the growing issue of hearing loss among first responders and why protecting hearing health is so important in high-pressure emergency situations. Dr. Potter explains that long-term noise exposure impacts an estimated 80% of law...
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Podcast Extra - Beyond the Battlefield: Smart Money Moves for Service Members and Veterans
May is Military appreciation month, a time to honor the men and women who serve and have served our great nation…And while we honor those associated with the military, members and veterans are fighting a different battle: finances, and purpose. Key Points Covered: Finding a purpose - For many who...
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Five Steps to Catch Up on Your Retirement Plan — Part 4: Creating a Budget and Cutting Unnecessary Funds
In episode 27 of the Retirement Planning Pipe-Line – Retirement Planning Specialist David Pipes and co-host Jim Tarabocchia present part four of a five part series centered around helping you catch up on your retirement plan; outlining five actionable steps to take right now to ensure a…
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Podcast Extra: Saving strategies in a High-Cost Environment
Happy "America Saves Week!" Guest: Shikha Narula, Head of Consumer Deposit Products at Bank of America Key Takeaways from the Interview: Saving remains a priority—but it’s challenging: ~52% of Americans say saving is a top priority ~72% say inflation and cost of living are impacting finances...
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Podcast Extra: Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month. It started back in the early 2000s when Congress realized too many Americans were leaving school without the first clue about how to manage a paycheck, a credit card, or a financial future. Fast-forward to 2026, and the problem hasn’t gone away. Nearly...
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Podcast Extra: Financial Spring Cleaning
Spring has arrived, and while your home gets its annual refresh, your finances might be collecting their own quiet clutter… First, clean up your accounts - If your money is scattered across multiple banks, and brokerage firms, it can feel chaotic. Next, declutter your debt - Multiple credit…
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The Truth About Annuities: Clearing Up Confusion, Fine Print & Misconceptions
Have you ever looked at your annuity statement and felt completely confused? You're not alone—and that's a problem that needs solving. In this essential episode of Retirement Your Way, Bradley Hardin with AmeriLife of Central Florida tackles one of the most misunderstood retirement planning…
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Podcast Extra: How AI Is Reshaping Work for Older Americans — Insights from AARP’s Carly Roszkowski
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace faster than ever — and for older workers, that shift can feel both exciting and intimidating. Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure sits down with Carly Roszkowski, VP of Financial Resilience Programming at AARP, to unpack how AI is reshaping the…
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The 30-Minute Mistake: Why Your Retirement Income Strategy Deserves More Than a Quick Decision
Most retirees spend 30 to 40 years accumulating wealth—but only 30 minutes deciding how to convert that nest egg into reliable income. That backwards approach can cost you tens of thousands of dollars and leave your retirement vulnerable to market volatility. In this essential episode of…
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Podcast Extra: How to Build a Recession-Ready Budget
Recession talk is back for 2026—it may not be in every headline, but the odds aren’t at zero percent. You need to be prepared for the scenario of a possible recession.Key Points Covered: Emergency Funds --- Start by building (or topping off) an emergency fund that covers three to six months of...
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Social Security Deep Dive: Timing, Strategy & Building a Strong Retirement Foundation
In this Social Security–focused episode of Retirement Your Way, Bradley Hardin and co-host Matt McClure take a deep dive into one of the most critical pieces of retirement planning. They explain how Social Security can serve as a stable income foundation and why choosing the right claiming…
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Podcast Extra: Emergency Savings Strategies—Building a Safety Net Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Retirement.Radio's Matt McClure sits down with Rod Griffin, Senior Director of Consumer Education and Advocacy at Experian, for a practical and timely conversation about emergency savings. With rising living costs, recent holiday spending, and ongoing debt repayment putting pressure on household...
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Healthcare, Longevity, and Social Security: Building a Retirement Plan That Lasts
On this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, host Bradley Hardin is joined by co-host Matt McClure for an in-depth conversation about three of the most important forces shaping retirement today: healthcare costs, longevity, and Social Security planning. The episode...
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Podcast Extra: Important Tax Changes for the 2026 Filing Season
Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure sits down with Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer of Jackson Hewitt, to break down what taxpayers need to know heading into the 2026 tax season. They discuss some of the biggest changes on the horizon, including an estimated $300 billion in refunds expected for…
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Guaranteed Income, Lower Taxes, and Fewer Fees: Retirement Planning Done Right
On this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley Hardin and co-host Matt McClure break down what it really means to build a results-in-advance retirement plan—a plan built on clarity, guarantees, and confidence. Instead of relying on “hoping the market…
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Retirement Planning in a Volatile Market: Creating Predictable Income When the Headlines Won’t Cooperate
Market volatility, election-year uncertainty, and constant headlines can make retirement planning feel overwhelming — especially when you’re close to making the transition from saving to spending. On this episode of Retirement Your Way, Bradley Hardin of AmeriLife of Central Florida is joined by...
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Social Security, Medicare & Market Volatility: Your Retirement Action Plan for 2026
In this episode of Retirement Your Way, Bradley Hardin and Matt McClure dive into the upcoming Social Security changes for 2026, including cost-of-living adjustments, higher taxable wage limits, Medicare premium increases, and a brand-new tax deduction for seniors. They break down how these…
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Your First Year of Retirement: The Surprises Nobody Warns You About
Your first year of retirement is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. In this episode, Matt McClure and advisor Bradley Hardin break down the five biggest adjustments retirees face, including emotional challenges, healthcare surprises, lifestyle shifts, tax complexity, and why spending…
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Podcast Extra—Inflation, Tariffs, and Dupe Culture: How We’re Shopping This Holiday Season
In this interview, Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure speaks with Mary Hines Droesch, head of consumer and small business products at Bank of America, about holiday shopping trends. A major focus is how inflation and tariffs influence consumer behavior. The discussion also explores how dupe culture…
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Fall Financial Cleaning: Your Year-End Retirement Tune-Up
As the calendar gets ready to flip, Bradley Hardin and co-host Matt McClure walk listeners through a timely year-end checklist to ensure their retirement plan stays on track heading into 2026. This episode of Retirement Your Way focuses on fall financial cleaning—the essential review…
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Avoid the Most Expensive Mistake in Retirement: Silence
In this episode, Bradley Hardin breaks down the real reason so many retirement plans fall apart: poor communication. Whether it’s with your spouse, your advisor, or your loved ones who will one day help carry out your wishes, silence can be expensive. Bradley and co-host Matt McClure explore how...
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Countdown to Year-End: Roth Conversions, RMDs, and Charitable Giving Strategies
The clock is ticking — and the end of the year is one of the most critical times for retirees and pre-retirees to make smart financial moves. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley Hardin joins Matt McClure to break down the essential year-end planning...
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Longevity Risk: Making Sure Your Money Lasts as Long as You Do
You can’t predict how long you’ll live — but you can plan to make your money last. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley Hardin joins Matt McClure to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing today’s retirees: longevity risk. The longer we live…
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Podcast Extra: The Proper Steps to Take for a Successful Retirement
In this piece, brought to you by Retirement.Radio's Jim Tarabocchia, we explore the basics steps to take – and break them down – for further clarity on preparing for retirement. Key Points Covered: The importance of saving for retirement – NOW Balancing your investments – How a healthy mix of...
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It’s Not Your Grandparents’ Retirement: Creating Income, Confidence, and Clarity for Today’s Retirees
In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley Hardin joins Matt McClure to explore how retirement has changed — and why today’s retirees face new challenges that require fresh strategies. From longer life expectancy and the decline of traditional pensions to...
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Bonus Interview: The Hidden Respiratory Risk for Retirees with Dr. Leonard Friedland
In recognition of RSV Awareness Month, Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure sits down with Dr. Leonard Friedland, Vice President and Director of Scientific Affairs and Public Health for GSK North America, and Carole, a National Senior Games athlete, to discuss how RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)...
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The Fear of Unretiring: How to Build a Paycheck That Never Stops
In this week’s episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, hosts Bradley Hardin and Matt McClure explore one of today’s biggest retirement anxieties — the fear of “unretiring.” Drawing from the 2025 U.S. Bank Wealth Report, the team unpacks why so many Americans worry about...
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Top 3 Retirement Fears—and How to Conquer Them
What’s your biggest retirement fear? In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to unpack the top three concerns keeping retirees up at night—and how to turn those fears into confidence with the right plan. You’ll learn:...
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Clean Up Your Finances: Simple Steps for a Fresh Financial Start
Are your finances in need of a little cleaning? In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley and Madison Hardin share a practical step-by-step guide to help you declutter your financial life and regain control of your money. From cleaning out your financial…
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Bonus Interview: New Tax Changes - with Mark Steber
Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure talks with Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt, about why tax planning should be a year-round priority—not just something to think about around Tax Day. Steber explains that there are still several months left in the year to make meaningful changes…
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Don’t Leave Uncle Sam a Tip: Smarter Tax Planning for Retirement
Taxes may be your biggest—and most overlooked—retirement partner. In this week’s Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley and Madison Hardin explain how to avoid overpaying Uncle Sam while creating a more tax-efficient retirement strategy. From understanding how Social...
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Bonus Interview: Protecting Your Digital Life After 50—Insights from AARP’s Tom Kamber
Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure sits down with Tom Kamber, Executive Director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, to discuss how older Americans are using technology, where the biggest gaps remain, and why digital privacy is more important than ever. From app permissions to...
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Don’t Let These Mistakes Derail Your Retirement Dreams
In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, host Matt McClure is joined by Bradley and Madison Hardin to discuss the four biggest habits that could wreck your retirement dreams—and the steps you can take to avoid them. They cover: Why carrying high-interest debt into...
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Volatility-Proof Retirement: Strategies for Peace of Mind
Market volatility is a fact of life—but it doesn’t have to derail your retirement. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, hosts Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to break down how retirees and pre-retirees can protect their portfolios from the ups and...
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From Nest Egg to Paycheck: Building Reliable Retirement Income
Your nest egg is important, but it’s the income it produces that truly defines your retirement experience. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley and Madison Hardin share how to transform savings into a reliable paycheck you can’t outlive. They discuss...
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Managing Risk in Retirement: How to Protect What You Can’t Afford to Lose
Risk is everywhere in retirement planning—but with the right strategy, you can manage it and create confidence for the years ahead. In this episode of Retirement Your Way, hosts Madison and Bradley Hardin join Matt McClure to discuss the many types of risk retirees face and how to protect your...
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10 Steps to a More Secure Retirement
Retirement doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, hosts Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to walk through 10 practical steps to help you create a secure, stress-free retirement. From diversifying your...
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Zero is Your Hero: Protecting Principal While Growing Assets
In this week’s episode of Retirement Your Way, hosts Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to explore how retirees can build wealth safely while protecting what they’ve worked so hard to earn. From market downturns that can derail retirement plans to the fear many people have of outliving...
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Legacy Planning 101: More Than Just a Will
Planning for the end of your life isn’t easy — but it’s one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley and Madison Hardin join host Matt McClure to discuss the essentials of legacy planning. From organizing...
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Is Central Florida Ready for Retirement?
Are you prepared for retirement? In this eye-opening episode, hosts Madison and Bradley Hardin, alongside Matt McClure, reveal some shocking statistics about America's retirement readiness—and what they mean for Central Florida retirees. Key Takeaways: Over 50% of Americans don’t know how much...
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Retirement Your Way: Conquering Inflation and Creating Lasting Income
Welcome to the very first episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida! Hosts Matt McClure, along with husband-and-wife retirement planning team Bradley and Madison Hardin, are here to help you take control of your financial future — your way. In this debut episode, the team...
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Retirement Your Way: Conquering Inflation and Creating Lasting Income
Welcome to the very first episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida! Hosts Matt McClure, along with husband-and-wife retirement planning team Bradley and Madison Hardin, are here to help you take control of your financial future — your way. In this debut episode, the team...
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Bradley and Madison Hardin share valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of retirement planning.Bradley serves as an Investment Advisor Representative and Registered Social Security Analyst. Madison is a licensed life and health insurance agent and also a Registered Social Security Analyst.Tune in each week:️WNDB, News Daytona Beach, FM 98.5 & AM 1150 – Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 10am andWAPN, Word and Praise, FM 91.5 – Sundays at 9:30am Give us a call: 386-320-6406 Learn more: PlanRetirementYourWay.comInvestment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and AmeriLife are separate companies but are affiliated through common ownership. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents. Not affiliated with the United States government. Bradley and Madison Hardin do not offer tax or legal advice. Consul
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