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Roth Moves, RMDs and Holiday Deadlines Made Simple
The end of the year is one of the most important times for retirees to review taxes, deadlines, and income strategies. This episode explains Roth conversions, RMD timing, capital gains planning, and charitable opportunities while also exploring how retirement spending shifts across the go go, slow go, and no go years.
Turkey, Stuffing and Your Nest Egg: A Holiday Guide to Better Retirement Decisions
A Thanksgiving table inspired this episode’s fun look at retirement planning. Josh breaks down how investments, income, taxes, and emergency savings work together, then shares five tips for building a happier, healthier, more fulfilling retirement. A strong plan brings clarity, confidence, and purpose.
How Rate Cuts, Longevity, and Planning Shape Your Retirement Future
This episode unpacks the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut, what rising longevity means for retirees, and why intentional planning matters more than ever. Josh explains how interest rates, income strategies, taxes, and smart withdrawals all shape long term confidence so you can enjoy retirement on your terms.
Taxes, AI, and Artemis: A Surprisingly Hopeful Look at the Future
Despite the gloomy headlines, Josh Bretl believes there’s plenty for retirees to feel optimistic about. In this episode, he and Mark Elliott discuss why long-term planning, smart tax strategies, and a little perspective can make all the difference for your financial future. Hope and preparation, it turns out, go hand in hand.
Are You Working with the Right Advisor for Retirement?
After a whirlwind family trip to Cabo, Josh Bretl reflects on how both family and finances benefit from planning with purpose. This episode explores the habits of wealthy retirees, the importance of lifetime tax strategy, and how to tell if your advisor is truly right for your retirement goals.
Why the 4% Rule Is Broken, and What Retirees Should Do Instead
Today’s retirees are living longer and spending differently than ever before. In this episode, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott unpack how to plan for every phase of retirement — from travel-filled “go-go” years to later-life healthcare needs — and explain why the old 4% rule no longer works in today’s financial reality.
What a Kids’ Book Taught Us About Retirement and Legacy
A family reading night turns into a lesson about community, connection, and planning for life’s next chapter. In this episode, Josh and Mark explore the surprising parallels between a children’s novel and real-world retirement planning, from healthcare costs to legacy—and why it’s never too early to prepare for the unexpected.
Why Income Planning, and Not Gambling, Wins in Retirement
Retirement planning isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this episode, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott explain how interest rates, income planning, and guaranteed income streams shape your financial future. From Josh’s son’s blackjack adventures to the five pillars of retirement planning, discover how to turn complexity into clarity and retire with confidence.
Lasagna, Legacy, and Lifetime Income: Designing a Retirement Worth Savoring
Josh compares retirement planning to a fine dining experience, one that requires thoughtful design, flexibility, and the right team behind the scenes. This episode dives into how proactive tax strategies, income planning, and knowing your spending habits can help you build a plan that lasts.
The Retirement Storm: How to Face Rising Healthcare and Long-Term Care Costs
Social Security, Medicare, and healthcare costs can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to derail your retirement. In this episode, Josh and Mark break down the hidden costs, smart strategies, and real-life stories that help you plan ahead with confidence. Learn how to protect your savings and enjoy retirement on your terms.
