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The Retirement Referee with Brooks Bernhagen — 61 episodes
The Hidden Market Risk That Hits Right as Retirement Begins
The Retirement Clock Is Ticking—When Should Planning Really Begin?
Why Hitting $1 Million Can Be More Stressful Than You Expect
The Retirement Spending Curve Nobody Talks About
The Medicare Bill You Didn’t See Coming
How to Avoid a Pay Cut in Retirement
The Hidden Tax Shock Behind “Paper Millionaires”
The Retirement Risk Most Investors Don’t See Coming
The Spending Rule That Changes When the Market Does
When the Paychecks Stop: The Retirement Mistake Money Can’t Fix
Why Letting One Spouse Handle the Money Can Backfire
The Hidden Cost of Dipping Into Your 401(k)
Why Social Security Alone Isn’t the Retirement Plan You Think It Is
The Money You Don’t Spend Might Matter Most
The Hidden Risks Lurking Inside Your Retirement Portfolio
You Don’t Need $1 Million to Retire Well
The $6,000 Deduction Every Retiree Should Understand
Retirement Scams to Look Out For in 2026
The Retirement Move Most People Regret And Why It Happens
The Truth Behind Guaranteed Paychecks in Retirement
Uncle Sam’s Holiday Surprise: RMDs Explained | Should You Take More Than Your Minimum? | Income Layering: The Key to Stress-Free Retirement
Retirement Under Pressure: Outsmarting Risks Before They Strike | Beyond the 401(k): Building a Retirement Plan That Lasts | Hidden Retirement Risks—and How to Beat Them
The Wealth Transfer No One Talks About | Inheritance: Blessing or Burden?
Every Day Is Saturday—But Is Your Retirement Ready? | Retirement Plans Need Software Updates Too | From Jordan’s Final Game to Your Financial Future
Shohei Ohtani’s Paycheck Strategy Meets Retirement Planning | Defer Now, Gain Later: Retirement Lessons from the Ballpark | How to De-Risk Without Slamming the Brakes
Is Your Retirement Plan Breathing Toxins? | The Hidden Costs That Could Pollute Your Portfolio | Why Bull Markets Feel Like Summer—But Winter Always Comes
Gold Rush or Fool’s Gold? Navigating Retirement’s Biggest Decisions | COLA, Costs, and Caution: The Retirement Referee’s Playbook | Don’t Let FOMO Derail Your Retirement—Brooks Bernhagen Explains How
Retirement Curveballs: Are You Ready for the Unexpected? | Surprises Ahead: Navigating Taxes, Tantrums, and Retirement | The Retirement Referee’s Guide to Life’s Financial Twists
Is Your Retirement Plan Ready for a Season Shift? | Don’t Let Lazy Money Sink Your Golden Years | Financial Cavities: What’s Hiding in Your Retirement Plan?
Medicare Mayhem: Are You Ready for the Changes? | Retirement Isn’t a Recipe—It’s a Design
Medicare Maze: Are You Missing a Hidden Exit? | Retirement Myths That Could Cost You Big
Retirement Referee: Playchecks, Paychecks, and Peace of Mind | Will Your Retirement Survive the Next Market Downturn?
Is Your Retirement Ready for September’s Surprises?
The 1% Fee That Could Cost You $280K
Buffett’s Billion-Dollar Move: Should You Be Worried?
Trump Accounts vs. 529s: What’s Right for Your Family?
Retirement Planning Is Like Marriage—Here’s Why
The $123K Tax Bomb: What Went Wrong at 90?
Every Day Is Saturday—Are You Ready?
Why Smart Investors Sell at a Loss
Retirement Mistakes That Echo Blockbuster
Retirement Isn’t a Test Drive—But Here’s How to Take One
Why Your Retirement Plan Shouldn’t Include a Part-Time Job
The Sheepdog vs. The Rottweiler: Protecting Your Retirement from Uncle Sam
How to Build a Personal Pension—and Why You Might Need One
Retire Early, But Don’t Go Broke: The Insurance Gap Explained
Retirement X-Ray: Spotting Financial Fires Before They Burn
From Paychecks to Playchecks: Designing Your Golden Years
How Tariffs Could Affect Your Retirement
Are You Maximizing Your Retirement Income?
Common Mistakes in Asset Protection
Who Needs Life Insurance?
Understanding Social Security Benefits
Creating Guaranteed Income for Retirement
How Much Money Do You Really Need to Retire?
The Impact of Trump's Tax Policies
Understanding Qualified vs Non-Qualified Money
New Year, New Retirement Rules for 2025
Mastering Your 401(k): A Guide to Retirement Planning
Navigating Retirement: Your Guide to Financial Planning
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