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The Red Zone Retirement Program — 108 episodes

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My Investments Underperformed the Market - Should I Fire My Advisor?

2

Volunteering: The Best Investment You Might Make In Retirement

3

What People Really Google About AI and Retirement (and What's True)

4

Tax Season Hits Different When You're Retired

5

Should You Sell Your Business to Retire?

6

Inheriting a House? Here's What You Need to Know About Taxes

7

Would You Trade $600 a Month to Protect Your Spouse?

8

What's Changing in 2026 (And Why It Matters To Your Money)

9

Year-End Mailbag: Your Biggest Retirement Questions Answered

10

I'm 62... Should I Claim Social Security?

11

Why Better Questions Build Better Retirements

12

The Giving Playbook: Smart Moves for Lasting Impact

13

Fidelity's 2025 Report: Health Care Costs Just Jumped Again

14

Year-End Strategic & Tactical Planning Meetings

15

Reacting To Unfiltered Retirement Takes from YouTube

16

The Hidden Medicare Penalty You Might Be Paying

17

Football & Finance: Don't Panic, Stick to the Plan

18

Mailbag: Renting, Dividends, and Social Security

19

Gain an Edge in Investing with the 3 Factor Model

20

Big Beautiful Bill Myths Debunked

21

Target-Date Funds: Smart Strategy or Lazy Investing?

22

Football & Finances: Details Matter

23

Hiring Your Spouse & Kids: Big Opportunities and Big Mistakes to Avoid

24

Football & Finance: Simulated Pressures in Retirement

25

Mailbag: Volatility, Rebalancing, and Buying the Dip

26

What Should You ACTUALLY Do When The Market Drops?

27

Key 2025 Tax Breaks & Adjustment Opportunities

28

Bracket Busters and Stock Flops: The Risky Game of Picking Winners

29

Presidential Wisdom For Your Retirement Plan

30

What Do Proposed Tariffs Mean For Your Portfolio?

31

Social Security Claiming Tips for Unique Situations

32

How To Change Your Money Attitude In 2025

33

The Art of Rebalancing

34

Most Americans Are Forced to Retire Early - Are You Ready?

35

Mailbag: Inherited IRAs and 401k Investing

36

Could Big Changes Be Coming To Social Security?

37

Kim Kardashian's Advice Could Save Your Retirement: Unlikely Financial Wisdom

38

5 Common Regrets Retirees Have in Their 70s

39

The Magic 8 Ball's Guide to Retirement Planning

40

Your Guide To Medicare's Open Enrollment Period

41

The 'How Do You Know?' Questions in Retirement Planning

42

What the Heck is a HECM?

43

College Financial Planning Insights For Grandparents

44

Retirement Travel Planning Tips & Strategies

45

Yogi-isms: Retirement Wisdom from Yogi Berra

46

Long-Term Care and Life Insurance: The Basics You Must Know

47

Retiree Health Insurance: The Basics You Must Know

48

Steering Clear of Retirement Stress

49

Expectation vs. Reality: The Truth About Retirement Planning

50

How Is Technology Redefining Retirement Planning?

51

Finance Fortress: Practical Strategies for Retirees Against Scams & Fraud

52

Working With Client Idiosyncrasies

53

How One Overlooked Issue Can Sink Your Retirement

54

Will the Economy Boom or Bust in 2024?

55

2024's Retirement Landscape: What You Need To Know

56

Answering Your Questions: Taxes with Charitable Donations, Retiring with $500k, & More!

57

Questions You Must Ask Your Financial Advisor

58

Santa's Naughty or Nice Investment Guide

59

The Ultimate Retirement Planning Mixtape

60

Retirement Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals

61

Retirement Planning's "Hidden" Questions

62

Navigating Finances After Losing a Spouse: Strategies & Mistakes to Avoid

63

Are There Universal Retirement Truths?

64

Retirement: Ready Or Not, Here It Comes

65

Building An Estate Plan With No Regrets

66

Mastering Retirement Cash Flow: Understanding Income (Part 2)

67

Mastering Retirement Cash Flow (Part 1): Understanding Changing Expenses

68

Mailbag: Is My Advisor's Fee Too High?

69

Bad Money Habits Could Spoil Your Retirement Party

70

Ep 39: Unsure, Confident, or Certain: Retirement Planning Next Steps

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Ep 38: Retiring With Honors: Financial Planning Lessons From The Classroom

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Ep 37: Top Social Security Myths, Part 2

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Ep 36: Top Social Security Myths, Part 1

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Ep 35: Mailbag: Should I Push My Retirement Date Back?

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Ep 34: Retirement Savings Basics: What's The Purpose Of All My Accounts?

76

Ep 33: The Incomplete Financial Plan

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Ep 32: Top Tax Questions For Retirees In 2023

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Ep 31: 5 Beneficiary Mistakes: Are You Accidentally Spoiling Your Retirement Plan?

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Ep 30: Rookie Mistakes Even Experienced Investors Make

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Ep 29: Mailbag: Which Type Of Life Insurance Is Right For Me?

81

Ep 28: The Top 5 401(k) Mistakes You Need To Avoid

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Ep 27: Are You Thankful For The Financial Advice You Receive?

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Ep 26: Level Up Your Financial Knowledge

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Ep 25: Most Common Retirement Planning Questions About Taxes

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Ep 24: The Money Gridiron: What Football Teaches Us About Retirement Planning

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Ep 23: Mailbag - Strategies For College Savings

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Ep 22: Getting It Right: Irreversible Financial Decisions

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Ep 21: Planning For Retirement's Uncertainties

89

Ep 20: Should You Follow These Popular Retirement Rules of Thumb?

90

Ep 19: Mailbag: When Should I Work With An Advisor?

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Ep 18: What They're Saying: Analyzing Advice On Surviving A Bear Market

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Ep 17: Do You Concur? Picking Sides In Important Financial Debates

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Ep 16: Investors Beware - Advisor Red Flags

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Ep 15: Mailbag - Did I Take Social Security Too Early?

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Ep 14: What To Do As You Count Down The Days To Retirement

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Ep 13: Reasons You SHOULD Get Life Insurance

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Ep 12: Understanding Financial Jargon - Investment Terms You Should Know

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Ep 11: Guessing In Retirement

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Ep 10: How Baseball Principles Also Score Financial Runs

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Ep 9: Mailbag - How Much Company Stock Should I Have In My Portfolio?

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Ep 8: Do You Have A Money Bias? How Much Is It Costing You?

102

Ep 7: Seven Deadly Estate Planning Mistakes To Avoid

103

Ep 6: 8 Strategies On How To Pay For Long Term Care

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Ep 5: Savvy Retirement Tax Strategies

105

Ep 4: 5 Steps To Figuring Out How Much You Need To Retire

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Ep 3: The Secrets Of How To Navigate A Recession In Retirement

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Ep 2: Taxes On Your IRA And Roth Conversions

108

Ep 1: How To Dodge The Top 5 Most Easily Avoidable Retirement Blunders