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Secure Your Retirement — 317 episodes

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Episode 381 - The Coming Retirement Tax Problem Roth Conversions, RMDs and Medicare IRMAA

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Episode 380 - A Great Investment Can Become A Dangerous Retirement Risk

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Episode 379 - How to Build a Retirement Plan That Actually Fits Your Life

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Episode 378 - Trump Accounts Explained - Part 2

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Episode 377 - Trump Accounts Explained Eligibility - Benefits - Rules and How They Work

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Episode 376 - Concentrated Stock Positions How to Diversify and Minimize Capital Gains Taxes

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Episode 375 - The ROUTE to Retirement - A Complete Evaluation of Your Retirement Plan

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Episode 374 - Markets, Rates, and Retirement A Mid-Year Economic Check-In

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Episode 373 - GLP-1 Medications and Medicare - What Retirees Need to Know

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Episode 372 - Why So Many Retirees Feel Financially Stressed - Even with Millions

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Episode 371 - The SpaceX IPO and Retirement Smart Opportunity or Risky Chase

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Episode 370 - How to Lower Taxes in Retirement Before the End of 2026

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Episode 369 - What Happens Financially When One Spouse Passes Away

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Episode 368 - Why Reviewing Your Beneficiary Designations Could Protect Your Family

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Episode 367 - Will I Pay Tax on the Sale of My Home?

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Episode 366 - Self-Employed Retirement Accounts

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Episode 365 - W-2 to 1099 - What to Know Before Consulting

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Episode 364 - Risk Management Is More Than Investments

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Take Social Security Early or Wait? – How to Make the Right Decision

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Medicare and Prior Authorization - What Retirees Need to Watch Closely

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Retirement & the Economy - Risks, Opportunities, and What’s Ahead

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How a Retirement Plan Should Evolve Once You Stop Working

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Geopolitical Risk and Your Money: Smart Investment Moves for 2026

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Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k): How to Build a Tax-Free Retirement Wealth

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Stock Market Outlook Risks - Opportunities, and What to Do Right Now

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How Much Cash Is Too Much Cash in Retirement?

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Stocks - ETFs - Mutual Funds - Which Is Best?

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Why Retirement Stress Is Not About Just the Market

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The Peace of Mind Pathway – Our New Book

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Portfolio and Economic Update

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5 Ways People Run Out of Money in Retirement – and How to Avoid It

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Smart Tax Moves to Make Early in the Year – Before You Miss Your Chance

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Medicare in 2026 – New Rules, Costs, and Coverage Updates

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Market Update and Investment Strategies

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Vanguard Announcement – Why It Matters to You

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Year-End Retirement Tax Checklist

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Can We Retire Early With 2 Million?

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Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Peace of Mind

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Market Update and Strategies for Volatility

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How to Build an Income That Lasts in Retirement

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4 Tax Strategies to Lower Your 2025 Tax Bill

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Alternative Investments Explained – Lowering Risk and Improving Portfolio Balance

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Market Update and Tax Efficient Portfolio Management

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4th Quarter 2025 Economic Update

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Understanding How Annuities Fit in Retirement

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The Benefits of Life Insurance - Tax Planning - Legacy - Long Term Care

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One Big Beautiful Bill – Part 2

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The Fed Just Cut Rates - What It Means for Your Retirement

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Is It Possible to Leave Work Before 65?

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for Your SALT Deductions

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Medicare Advantage Brokers and You – Staying Safe & Asking Smart Questions

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The One More Year Trap – Knowing When It's Time to Retire

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The Big, Beautiful Bill – The Standard Deduction Expansion

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Investing Before Versus During Retirement

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Should I Take My Pension as an Annuity or Lump Sum?

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NUA 101 – Understanding Net Unrealized Appreciation in Your 401K

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I’m 55 and Saved $2 Million – Here’s What Retirement Really Looks Like

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Patient Advocacy for Retirees and Caregivers

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Mid - Year Economic Update

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Triple Tax-Free – The HSA Advantage

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Transitioning into Retirement: Key Steps for a Smooth Shift

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How to Handle an Inherited IRA Step-by-Step for Beneficiaries

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What You Need to Know About Medicare Part D Changes

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Beyond the Nest Egg – Crafting Your Life Plan

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The Good Life Abroad

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The Peace of Mind Pathway – Step 3 – Nurture

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The Peace of Mind Pathway – Step 2 – Implementation

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The Peace of Mind Pathway – Step 1 – Your Roadmap

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Retirement Hobbies and Activities - What Today's Retirees Love to Do

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2025 1st Quarter Economic Update

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Life in Focus – Preserving Memories in the Modern Age

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Required Minimum Distributions – RMDs

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Estate Planning Explained: Executor Duties

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Tariffs – What They Are – How They Work – How They Impact You

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The Retirement Checklist Challenge

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Why Private Equity and Alternative Investments Matter

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The High Net Worth Guide to Secure Your Retirement

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Considering Retirement Planning Goals

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Navigating Retirement - Inflation, Market Volatility and Social Security

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2024 Tax Filing Made Easy - Key Documents & Expert Filing Tips

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2025 - Economic Update with Andrew Opdyke

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Travel Smarter - Insider Advice on Curating Once-in-a-Lifetime Trips

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2025 Considerations About the Economy

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5 Things to Know About Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period for Retirement

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2025 - Common Deductible Charitable Gifts in Retirement

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2025 - Important Financial Numbers in Retirement

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What Issues in Retirement Should I Consider at The Start of the Year

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How to Retire at 62 - All the Numbers You Need to Know

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Navigating Life After Losing a Spouse: Financial and Emotional Steps

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How to Retire at 62 in 2026 With Peace of Mind

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Nationwide Monument Advisor For Tax Planning Strategies in Retirement

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The Four Phases Of Retirement

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How Much Money Do I Need Saved to Spend 10,000 Per Month in Retirement?

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Annuities in Retirement as an Asset Class

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Estate Planning 101 - The Importance of a Letter to Your Heirs in Retirement

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Medicare AEP in Retirement - 5 Things You Need to Know

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Andrew Opdyke - 2024 - 3rd Quarter Economic Update for Retirement

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Long-Term Care in Retirement - Annuity and Life - Side by Side

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Retirement and The Power of FDIC Coverage and Competitive Rates

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Long-Term Care Solutions in Retirement - Hybrid Life Insurance

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Retirement Long-Term Care Solutions - Hybrid Annuity

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Long Term Care Insurance Options in Retirement

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Retirement Tax Withholding - Tips for Avoiding Tax Surprises

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Navigating Your Social Security Retirement Benefits

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De-Risking Your Investment Portfolio as You Approach Retirement

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401K Rules in Retirement After Reaching Age 50

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What Documents Should I Keep on File in Retirement?

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Social Security Spousal Benefit in Retirement

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Is Your Annuity Working For You in Retirement? - Key Reasons to Reevaluate Now

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2025 Medicare Part D Overhaul in Retirement- Key Changes in Prescription Drug Coverage

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Social Security at 62 vs 67 in Retirement

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Andrew Opdyke - 2nd Quarter Economic Update for Retirement

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Understanding Holistic Wealth Management in Retirement– Beyond Just Investments

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How Much Income Do I Need in Retirement?

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How to Avoid Scams in Retirement - Practical Tips for Preventing Fraud

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Form 5498 Demystified - Essential Tax Information for Retirement

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Annuitization Versus Deferred Annuities in Retirement

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What's The Difference Between FDIC and SIPC in Retirement?

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Turning 65 in Retirement - What To Do for Medicare

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Aging Gracefully at Home in Retirement

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Downsizing In Retirement

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Why Savvy Savers Should Spend More in Retirement - Part 2

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Why Savvy Savers Should Spend More in Retirement

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Do You Have All Your Eggs In One Basket in Retirement?

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2024 1st Quarter Economic Update for Retirement

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Sequence of Returns - How It Could Affect Your Retirement Plan

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Navigating Tax Withholding - A Guide for Retirees

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Investing in Uncertain Times During Retirement – Election Edition

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How To Keep Your Mobility in Retirement

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Retirement Tips For Gifting and Loaning Money to Children

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Harnessing the Power of Step-Up in Basis in Retirement

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Closing the Gap Strategies for Coping with Medicare's Doughnut Hole in Retirement

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Beneficiary Best Practices in Retirement – A Yearly Check-In

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Preparing To File Your 2023 Taxes in Retirement

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Cybersecurity Safety in Retirement

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Don't Gamble Your Retirement

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529 Plans to Roth IRA - How it Works in Retirement

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Understanding Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment in Retirement

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What Are You Getting for the Fee You Are Paying in Retirement?

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Reviewing 2023 in your Retirement

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Important 2024 Tax Numbers in Retirement

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End Of Year Issues to Consider in Retirement

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Anne Rhodes – Estate Planning in Retirement – Simplified

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Rae Dawson - The Basics About a CCRC in Retirement - Part 2

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Andrew Opdyke - 2023 End-of-Year Economic Update

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Rae Dawson – The Basics About a CCRC in Retirement

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The Art of a Risk-Adjusted Portfolio in Retirement

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Roth IRA - 5-Year Rule - Your Retirement - Part 2 with Denise Appleby

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Roth IRAs - 5-Year Rule and Conversions in Retirement

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Required Minimum Distributions in Retirement - Monthly, Quarterly, or Annually?

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Social Security Taxation – How it Works in Retirement

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QCDs and Donor Advised Funds in Retirement Planning

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Practical Tips for a Successful RV Lifestyle when you Retire

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Mastering Medicare Planning in Retirement

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What's The Difference Between an EA and a CPA in Retirement?

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Integrated Wealth Management Experience in Retirement

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5 Financial Planning Topics That Need to Be Discussed Annually

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Long-Term Care Planning Options in Retirement

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Protecting Against Cybersecurity Threats

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2023 IRMAA Update - Will You Have a Surcharge for Medicare Part B and D?

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Andrew Opdyke - 2023 Mid-Year Economic Update for Retirement

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Should You Consider a Franchise as a Part of Your Retirement Plan?

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Annuities or CDs - What You Should Consider

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Using a Health Savings Account (HSA) for Medical and Retirement Planning

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You Have Enough to Retire, but How Do You Create an Income

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What To Consider If Your Spouse Has Passed Away After Retirement

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Mid-Year Tax Planning - Why So Important in Retirement?

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What If You Need Long-Term Care in Retirement?

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Does The Rule 100 Work in Retirement?

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How To Manage Risk in Volatile Markets

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Important Age Milestones in Retirement

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Why You Need a HIPAA Authorization

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What Issues Should You Consider Before You Retire?

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Maximizing Tax Benefits by "Bunching" Charitable Contributions

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2023 1st Quarter Economic Update

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Retirement Withdrawal Strategy

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Why Review Beneficiary Designations Annually in Retirement?

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Social Security Spousal Benefit in Retirement

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Implementing Your Retirement Plan

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I'm 66 - Can I Retire?

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Do You Need a Trust in Retirement?

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How Secure Act 2.0 Could Affect Your Retirement

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The Retirement Planning Process

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Planning For Taxes in Retirement

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10 Reasons Everyone Needs a Power of Attorney in Retirement

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Clifton Corbin – Teaching Kids About Money & Retirement

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Looking Ahead for 2023 in Retirement

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Secure Act 2.0 – How Your Retirement Plan is Affected

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Navigating The Decision to Retire Now or Work Longer

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10 Retirement Tax Tips for The Beginning of 2023

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Retirement Planning Considerations to Begin in 2023

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Looking Back - Taxes - Retirement Planning – Annuities

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MAGI Versus AGI - What is the Difference?

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Andrew Opedyke - The Economic Update For 2022

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Fixed Annuities - Best Rates in Over a Decade

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Structured Notes - Frequently Asked Questions

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Steven Jarvis, CPA - 2022 End-of-Year Tax Strategies

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Tax Planning Should Be a Part of Your Retirement Plan

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Having a Fun Fund in Retirement

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3 Questions to Ask Yourself About Retirement

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How to Invest in a Volatile Market in Retirement

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Federal Reserve and Inflation in Retirement

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Why You Should Use a Fiduciary

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Will I Avoid IRMAA Surcharges on Medicare?

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The GPS Retirement System

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Beneficiary Designations - What You Need to Know

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Dr. Doug - Hormone Optimization Therapy

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Peace of Mind Wealth Management Process

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I Bonds - How They Work

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Jen Smith - Frugal Is Not a Bad Word

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Diane Omdahl - How Does Medicare Work?

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Ellen Leonard – Dealing with Stress in Retirement

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Where Is My Episode?

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Andy Murphy - Securing Yourself Online and at Home

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Dr. Doug Lucas – How to Reverse Osteoporosis

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Nick Espinosa – Cybersecurity

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How to Plan for Inflation in Retirement

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Steven Jarvis - Mid-Year Tax Strategies

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401k Versus IRA

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How Required Minimum Distributions and QCDs Work?

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6 Considerations for Your Estate Plan

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When is Cash Good?

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Tax Planning Versus Tax Preparation

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The Retirement Bucket Strategy

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Lynne Bowman - Brownies for Breakfast

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Wine Down - Social Security Questions Answered

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Roderick Spann – 5 Medicare Mistakes to Avoid

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Bonds Versus Bond Alternatives

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Evie Brooks - Real Estate Investing in Panama

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Wine Down - 3 Questions on Investing In 2022

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What's The Difference Between a Mutual Fund and an ETF?

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Marcia Miller – Alternatives for Assisted Living

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Jaime Ramirez - Protecting Against Cyber Attacks

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Wine Down - 5 Retirement Planning Questions

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Risk-Adjusted Portfolio How It Works

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Angelina Carlton - Designing Your Legacy

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Norm Robillard Ph.D. – Digestive Health

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Wine Down – Retirement Planning Options

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2022 Tax Guide and Updates

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Andrew Opdyke - 2022 and the Economy

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2022 Retirement Issues to Consider

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Dan Sheeks – A Teenager's Guide to Achieving Financial Freedom

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What To Consider About Long-Term Care

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Wine Down - Secure Your Retirement Podcast Memories

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Retirement Before Medicare

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How to Create an Estate Plan Without the Stress

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How to Have Peace of Mind During Troubled Times

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Steven Jarvis - Tax Planning for Retirement

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Federal Reserve, Inflation and the Economy

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Laurence Kotlikoff – Money Magic

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Considerations For Charitable Giving

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Wine Down - Tips and Lessons Learned - Continuous Care Retirement Communities - CCRC

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Should I Consider an Annuity in My Financial Plan?

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Shellee Howard - College Ready - Without Losing Your Mind or Money

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The Market Is High Should I Sell

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Jennifer Pilates - How Pilates Can Reform Your Body

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IRAs - Required Minimum Distributions

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Allan Milham - Transition into The Third Act of Life

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Inflation And Your Retirement

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Myra Oliver - Down Home Money

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How To Protect Against Being Scammed

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Wine Down - Tips and Lessons Learned for Retirement Planning

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4 Questions to Help Your Income Plan

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Diane Pleuss - Finding a New Career After Age 50

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4 Steps to a Healthy, Financially Secure Retirement

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Andrew Opdyke - The Economy-Inflation-Unemployment-Evergrande

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Protect Against Identity Theft and Fraud

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Steve Moskowitz – Small Business Tax Planning

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8 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing an Advisor

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Wine Down - Mortgages - Fear Selling - Getting Hacked

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10 Step Layoff Survival Guide

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Chess Griffin - Special Needs Trust - What You Need to Know

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Fees, Commissions, and Being a Fiduciary

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Lynn Cherry - Learning the Game of Pickleball

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What Should You Consider If Your Spouse Passes Away?

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Paul Moore - Secrets of The Super Wealthy

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4 Costly Misconceptions About Retirement Planning

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Wine Down - Power of Attorney - 401Ks - Social Security

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College Planning Using a 529 Plan

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Andy Robin - How To Have a Tapas Life

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Avoid 4 Retirement Investment and Planning Rip-Offs

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Julie Herres - Potential Tax Changes Coming

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Secure Your Retirement - Introducing Our New Book

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Social Security Strategies

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What Happens to My Money if Something Happens to My Advisor?

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Holley Kelley - Aging Greatfully Into Retirement and Beyond

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Tax Strategies for Non-IRA Brokerage Accounts

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Wine Down - Taxes, Roth Conversion, Market Correction and Inflation

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What Is the Process to Move from One Advisor to Another?

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Andrew Opdyke -The Economy - 2nd Quarter Update 2021

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How Do I Break Up with My Current Advisor?

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Renee Hillman – Buying and Selling Real Estate in a Hot Market

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Having A Team Approach in Retirement

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Scott Oots – How to Buy a Rental Property

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Life Insurance in Retirement

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Wine Down – 5 Common Retirement Questions

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What Is a Robo-Advisor?

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Uwe Dockhorn - Liberating Your Life for Retirement

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How To Have A Successful Retirement Plan

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Coach Chris – How to Travel on A Budget

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Should You Invest in Cryptocurrency?

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Karen Duncum - How to Live Vibrantly

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What is an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)?

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Wine Down - We Need Your Help

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How Do Financial Advisors Get Paid?

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Kevin Huston - How Does Medicaid Planning Work?

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How to Know Your Advisor Is Not a Bernie Madoff

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Chess Griffin - Do You Need a Trust?

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How Does a Variable Annuity Work?

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Dean Ogan - Grill Like a Chef

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How To Leave Money To The Next Generation

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Vix Munro - Is A Financial Coach Right For You?

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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage?

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Wine Down - Estate Planning - Long Term Care and More

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How To Convert an IRA to a Roth IRA

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Andrew Opdyke - The Economy After The First Quarter 2021

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How Does Inflation Affect Retirement?