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Retire Well — 85 episodes

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084: The Parmesan Reset and the Women’s Retirement Marathon

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083: Lessons from Louisville and the Switch from Saving to Spending

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082: From Movie Night to Legacy Planning: Navigating Life Transitions

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081: The Power of the Reset: Navigating Volatility and Legacy Blunders

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080: The Tax Trap: Why Your 401k Isn't All Yours

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079: The Frozen Pipe Theory: Why Your 401(k) Needs a Plan for the Unexpected

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078: Is Your Retirement Bucket Leaking? Finding Clarity in the Transition

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077: The Hidden Millionaire: Are You Wealthier Than You Think?

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076: Your 401k Is Not a Retirement Plan

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075: More Than a Number: What It Really Takes to Retire Well

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074: How Much is Enough for Retirement? The Number Matters Less Than You Think.

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073: Retirement, Legacy, and the Big Conversations Families Avoid

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072: Do I Really Have Enough? Turning Retirement Anxiety Into a Clear Plan

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071: From a Vegas Magic Show to Market Logic: Finding Your Financial Balance

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070: Wrigley Field to Retirement Income. A Plan That Feels Comfortable

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069: Retire Well, Live Fully. Why Wellment Financial Is More Than a New Name

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068: A Christmas Guide to Retirement Clarity

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067: Roth Moves, RMDs and Holiday Deadlines Made Simple

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066: Turkey, Stuffing and Your Nest Egg: A Holiday Guide to Better Retirement Decisions

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065: How Rate Cuts, Longevity, and Planning Shape Your Retirement Future

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064: Taxes, AI, and Artemis: A Surprisingly Hopeful Look at the Future

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063: Are You Working with the Right Advisor for Retirement?

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062: Why the 4% Rule Is Broken, and What Retirees Should Do Instead

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061: What a Kids’ Book Taught Us About Retirement and Legacy

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060: Why Income Planning, and Not Gambling, Wins in Retirement

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059: Lasagna, Legacy, and Lifetime Income: Designing a Retirement Worth Savoring

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058: The Retirement Storm: How to Face Rising Healthcare and Long-Term Care Costs

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057: Go-Go, Slow-Go, No-Go: Navigating Every Stage of Retirement with Confidence

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056: Annuities Uncovered: The Good, the Bad, and the Misunderstood

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055: From Axolotls to Zoo Concerts to Interest Rates: Retirement Lessons That Stick

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054: From Back-to-School Nerves to Retirement Jitters

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053: Is Your Advisor Right for Retirement, or Just for Growing Money?

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052: Palm Trees & Pension Plans: A Christmas in July Retirement Talk

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051: From Sleepaway Camp to Retirement: Planning for the Long Haul

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050: The Big Beautiful Bill: What Retirees Really Need to Know

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049: Josh vs. Gravity: What a Canadian Go-Kart Ride Taught Us About Retirement

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048: From 90s Prom to Tax Reform: Retirement Lessons You Didn’t Expect

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047: From Birthday Parties to Tax Strategies: Real Talk for Real Retirees

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046: Fondue and Finances & Retirement Income Blueprint

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045: Social Security, Making Your Money Work for You and Memorial Day

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044: Tax Savvy Strategies & Cleaning Up 6 Common Myths About Retirement

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043: Avoiding Negative Thinking in Market Uncertainty

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042: Family Expectations in Retirement, Annuities & Tips for a Happy Retirement

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041: Market Volatility's Impact on Social Security

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040: Creating Dependable Retirement Income & Recent Market Volatility

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039: Planning for Your Financial Future - Retirement, Travel, Legacy & More!

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038: Navigating Market Volatility and Hidden Retirement Obstacles

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037: Navigating Retirement Amidst Market Volatility & Tax Challenges

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036: Planning for the Future of Taxes & Timeless Advice

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035: Balancing Family and Finances - Planning for a Secure Retirement

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034: Preserving and Optimizing Your 401K

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033: Retirement Regrets and 2025-2026 Tax Implications

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032: Retirement Unknowns and Scams to Watch Out For!

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031: 2025 Plans & Resolutions + The Twin Threats of Taxes & Inflation

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030: Being Forced Into an Early Retirement and the Retirement Naughty & Nice List

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029: Risks in Retirement and Throwback to 1975

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028: Financial Habits to Break and Four Questions About Retirement

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027: Bitcoin, Investing and Retirement Planning

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026: Family, Finances and the Importance of Understanding the Value of Money in Retirement

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025: Growing Government Debt and a Future with Potential Higher Taxes

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024: The FSR Wealth Client Experience & Timeless Advice

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023: Election Results Impact on Your Retirement & Balancing Your Portfolio

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022: Weddings, The Election, Social Security, End of Year Taxes and The Own Your Retirement Process

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021: Rolling Over IRAs and Falling Interest Rates

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020: Preserving and Optimizing Your 401K in Retirement

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019: Approaching 2025, Optimizing Social Security and Time Machine 1990

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018: Fed Cutting Rates, Taking Control of YOUR Retirement & Mailbag Questions

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017: Retirement Savings Regret, Retirement Planning for Women, and Taxes Trivia

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016: Making Retirement Money Last and Time Machine 2008

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015: Social Security Viability Long-Term, Risks in Retirement & Scams to Watch Out For

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014: Four Questions About Retirement and Timeless Advice

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013: Retirement is Here for the Baby Boomers & Coming Up for Gen X

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012: Retirement Surge, Secure Act 2.0 and Timeless Advice

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011: Special Market Headlines, The Five Financial Stages of Life & Listener Questions

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010: Social Security in 2025 + Making Your Money Work for You + Trivia

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009: Reasons to Fire Your Advisor & Top 5 Retirement Questions

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008: Three Risks That Could Hurt You in Retirement

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007: Election 2024 on Your Retirement, Planning for Large IRAs & Financial Olympics

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006: Late Medical Expenses in Retirement & Top 5 Things to Avoid When You Retire

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005: High Interest Rates & Planning for the Worst and Hoping for the Best

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004: Financial Independence and the Three Stages of Retirement

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003: Uncertainty Ahead of Retirement

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002: Unplanned Retirement Costs and Preserving Your Retirement From Taxes

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001: Building Your Financial House

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000: The Own Your Retirement Show with Josh Bretl - Trailer