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Kickin' with The Rickens: Redefining Retirement — 149 episodes

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Title
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Stop Betting It All on One Horse

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The Panic That Stops Retirement Plans Cold

3

The Annuity Conversation Most Headlines Skip

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Separating Annuity Myths From Retirement Reality

5

Why Average Returns Stop Matter­ing in Retirement

6

The Hidden Tradeoffs in Retirement Withdrawals

7

The Disconnect Between Retirement Assumptions and Reality

8

Retirement Decisions That Look Simple—but Aren’t

9

The Retirement Misconceptions That Create Confusion

10

Why Tax Season Is Really Year‑Round

11

Baseball, April 15th, and the Truth About Retirement Taxes

12

Planning for Care Before You Need It

13

What Baseball Season Can Teach You About Retirement

14

Flying Solo Doesn’t Mean Going Alone

15

It’s Not Too Late to Run a Better Race

16

The Purpose Approach: Redefining Retirement Beyond the Numbers

17

Why Waiting for Someday Can Cost You Everything

18

The Real Question Retirement Forces You to Answer

19

The Conversations Families Avoid About Death and Money

20

The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Tax Diversification

21

Why Purpose Comes Before the Portfolio

22

Retirement Speed Bumps That Can Knock You Off Course

23

Tax Prep vs. Tax Planning—Why It Matters More Than You Think

24

Is Your Routine Helping—or Hurting—Your Retirement?

25

Can a Groundhog Predict Your Retirement Habits?

26

The Snowstorm That Exposed a Bigger Problem

27

Beyond Bread and Milk: Planning for Life’s Big Moments

28

Inside the Ricken Legacy: What Fuels Their Mission

29

Backstage Laughs and Life Lessons with Cheap Trick

30

The Playbook for Retirement Success Starts Here

31

The Cash Sitting in Your State’s Vault—Is It Yours?

32

The Purpose Behind Your Retirement: Are You Planning Backwards?

33

Why Resolutions Fail—and What Actually Works

34

Is Lifestyle Creep Stealing Your Retirement?

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Why Resolutions Fail—And How Real Goals Change Everything

36

Ready to Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever? Here’s How to Retire with Purpose

37

Legacy Beyond the Game: Sportsmanship, Purpose, and Retirement Joy

38

Unwrapping Your Financial Legacy: Lessons from Family, Faith, and Fried Chicken

39

It’s Not Your Grandparents’ Retirement Anymore

40

Holiday Generosity & Financial Wisdom: Lessons for Your Future

41

Is Your Retirement Mindset Putting You in the Death Zone?

42

Unlock the Secret to Joyful Retirement—It’s Not Just About Money!

43

Rocking Retirement: Cheap Trick’s Secrets to Lasting Legacy

44

Retirement Isn’t Just Numbers—It’s Your Next Adventure

45

Beyond the Wage Gap: Women, Money, and Empowerment in Retirement

46

Are You Ready to Retire—Or Just Afraid to Spend?

47

Retirement Reimagined: What Will You Do With Your Freedom?

48

Retirement Real Talk: Avoiding Costly Mistakes Before Year-End

49

Unlocking Retirement: What Every Milestone Age Means for You

50

Retirement by the Numbers: The Milestones That Matter Most

51

Who’s Really Deciding Your Retirement—You or Uncle Sam?

52

Retirement Myths Busted—What Really Matters for Your Future

53

Pumpkins, Pop Stars & Tax Bombs: Retirement Lessons You Didn’t Expect

54

Flip the Script: Let Your Money Work for You

55

Bacon, Man Baths & Retirement: The Recipe for a Joyful Life

56

Flip the Switch: How to Turn Savings into a Life You Love After Work

57

Roth Conversions: Timing, Taxes, and Traps

58

Seed or Harvest: The Tax Question That Shapes Retirement

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Roth vs. Traditional: Which Path Protects Your Future?

60

How New Tax Laws Could Reshape Your Retirement

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How New Tax Laws Could Change Your Retirement Forever

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The Toughest Talk: Planning for the Unexpected in Retirement

63

The Conversation That Could Save Your Retirement

64

Scammed or Secure? Protecting Your Retirement in a Digital World

65

Bats, Bills & Backup Plans: Retirement Gets Real

66

Buckets, Benefits & Big Decisions: Retirement with Purpose

67

The Pie, The Plan, and The Purpose

68

Risk, Roths & Reality: Your Retirement Wake-Up Call

69

Are You Risking More Than You Know?

70

From Trivia Nights to Trust Funds—Planning with Purpose

71

The Sandwich Generation: Stretched Thin and Seeking Balance

72

Every Day Is Saturday: Planning for Purpose in Retirement

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Managing Health and Financial Planning

74

Creative Solutions for Tax Savings

75

Navigating Retirement: Strategies for a Secure Future

76

The Power of Family in Financial Planning

77

Two Big Show Announcements and the Return of a Familiar Voice

78

Volunteering at SIBS Camp and Some Retirement Charity Tips

79

A Birthday, Crash, Tornado, Sting, Shatter, and…The Pope?

80

How Improper Legacy Planning Can Be Costly

81

What Moonshine, Grandpa, and Al Capone Have to Do With Getting an IRS Letter

82

Money Managers, Money Planners, and What Fees Will Buy Someone

83

Three Ways to Handle Market Volatility

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How Tax Strategies are Related to Healthcare Planning

85

The Art of Tomato Farming and Annuities

86

Why Retirement Planning For Women Is Crucially Important and Six Steps They Should Take

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What Index Universal Life Insurance Is and Several Ways It Can Help

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Summarizing the Ten Tools of Tax Diversification

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Tax Diversification Part 7: Index Universal Life Insurance

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Tax Diversification Part 6: Installment Sales and Cost-Segregation

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Tax Diversification Part 5: Tax Loss-Harvesting and Municipal Bonds

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Tax Diversification Part 4: Capital Gains & Net Unrealized Appreciation

93

Tax Diversification Part 3: Roths, HSAs, and 529s

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Tax Diversification Part 2: RMDs and QCDs

95

Tax Diversification Part 1: Overview

96

Becoming Your Own Bank: Paying Down Debt

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How To Avoid Getting Scammed

98

Tax Planning: Kicking Off 2025 The Right Way

99

Challenging Your Boss and Biggest Fan

100

Education Should Trump Emotion in Retirement Planning

101

Planning Long-Term Care

102

No Participation Awards in Retirement

103

Don't Wait Until After the Holidays

104

Pitfalls of Blanket Financial Advice

105

What is a Phase Two Planner?

106

Should Election Results Change Tax Strategies?

107

Tax-Free Retirement Strategies

108

Reviewing Beneficiaries

109

Longevity Risk

110

Ineffcient Dollars

111

Long-Term Care: A Family Matter

112

Finishing The Year Strong

113

Annuities vs. IRAs

114

The Challenges of DIY Investing

115

Beware of Scams: Protecting Your Retirement

116

Creating a Comprehensive Retirement Plan

117

Exploring the Living Benefits of Life Insurance

118

Life Insurance: Protecting Your Family After Death

119

Maximizing Employer Matches in Retirement Plans

120

The Risks of Technology Reliance

121

Building a Comprehensive Retirement Plan

122

Understanding the ABC's of Retirement Planning (Part 4)

123

Understanding the ABC's of Retirement Planning (Part 3)

124

Understanding the ABC's of Retirement Planning (Part 2)

125

Understanding the ABC's of Retirement Planning (Part 1)

126

Open and Honest Communication in Family Business

127

Navigating Retirement Risks: A Comprehensive Approach

128

Personalized Emergency Fund Planning & SIBS Camp

129

Community Q&A

130

Gerry is Back and Can "See" The Importance of Healthcare

131

Do Women Really Need Specific Retirement Strategies?

132

I've Had an Emergency, Now What?!

133

Pros/Cons of Early Retirement

134

How Much Do You Need in Retirement?

135

A Positive Spin on Taxes in Retirement

136

Detailing the First Appointment with Ricken Financial

137

Challenging Your Boss and Biggest Fan

138

$1 Million Cup of Coffee

139

Pros and Cons of Retiring Early

140

Long Term Care Needs in Retirement

141

What Will Feed Your Soul in Retirement?

142

Changes to Social Security That May Affect Your Retirement

143

Legacy Planning in Retirement Is Not For You!

144

Challenges of Retirement Planning

145

Having Uncomfortable Conversations About Death

146

Welcome to Kickin' With The Rickens: Redefining Retirement!

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Detailing Your First Appointment

148

Biggest Fear For Adults Nearing Retirement

149

4 Potential Streams of Income in Retirement