"I planned for 30 years of expenses—but zero years of purpose."

This was a recent client's confession, and she's not alone.

In fact, nearly 40% of retirees say they wish they had waited longer to retire (and it's not about money).

In this episode, I'm revealing why even the most financially prepared retirees fall into identity crises and regret.

I'm also sharing my 5-step "Bridge Strategy" to help you retire with clarity and purpose, not just a seven-figure portfolio.

If you're planning FOR retirement but haven't considered what you're retiring TO, this episode is for you.

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"Cash is king" has guided investors since the 1987 market crash.

But what if this so-called "king" is actually putting your retirement plan at risk?

Millions of retirees are lured by today's enticing cash yields, confusing safety nets for sound investment strategies.

In this episode, I'm revealing why cash (even at 4-5%) is a deceptive long-term investment.

I'm also sharing details about a critical investment performance metric to help you make more informed portfolio decisions.

If you're wondering how to balance safety and growth in today's uncertain market, this episode is for you.

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You’ve finally made it to retirement!

But what if some of the choices you’re making right now are quietly pulling you back to work?

Every year, countless retirees are forced back into the workplace.

Not because they were reckless, but because they followed advice that sounded smart and safe.

In this episode, I'm sharing 7 of the most common retirement pitfalls that can derail even the best-laid plans.

I'm also sharing our Total Retirement System™—a comprehensive framework to ensure you retire once and never look back.

If you're approaching retirement (or already there) and want to avoid mistakes that force people back to work, this episode is for you.

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"I'll just work a few more years."

It's the retirement safety net millions of Americans often count on.

In large part because the financial industry has convinced everyone that retiring later is the most sensible backup plan if your savings fall short.

But what if this common advice is actually setting you up for one of the most costly mistakes of your life?

In this episode, I'm sharing why the real danger may not be running out of money in retirement, but rather working too long.

I’m also sharing why choosing the right withdrawal strategy may help you retire sooner AND give you more confidence to spend in retirement.

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Today I'm diving into the tariff-induced market mania that has been dominating every news headline.

Specifically, I'm joined by Cullen Roche, monetary economics expert and founder of Discipline Funds, to discuss three important things:

► How tariffs actually work and why economists across the political spectrum overwhelmingly agree they are bad

► What the recent tariff proposal means for the economy (and American consumers)

► What yesterday’s "90-day pause" means for the markets going forward

We also discuss how retirement investors should approach their portfolios during this period of economic uncertainty + what changes are prudent to make.

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ESG investing is exploding in popularity—but it's also a giant, confusing mess.

Over $35 trillion in global assets now follow ESG guidelines. 🤯

But despite the rapid growth, most retirement investors still don't fully understand ESG investing...

...or how to spot legitimate ESG strategies from clever marketing hype.

To help break through the confusion, Liz Simmie joins me to discuss:

➤ What ESG investing is and how it differs from Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)

➤ How retirement savers should evaluate ESG funds, particularly in terms of cost and performance

➤ The #1 data point Liz screens for when evaluating an ESG investment

We also explore how investors can cut through ESG marketing hype to find genuinely responsible investment solutions.

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Morningstar recently published its annual "State of Retirement Income" research report.

This year’s report finds the highest 30-year safe withdrawal rate for retirees is... 3.7% 🤯

In this episode, you'll learn:

► How researchers arrive at different recommended withdrawal rates

► Why popular withdrawal strategies are (likely) too conservative

► 3 proven strategies for boosting retirement income

And since there is no one-size-fits-all, you'll also learn the pros and cons of each retirement income strategy discussed!

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Today I'm discussing the biggest retirement investment risk.

As Morgan Housel put it, "It's the hardest risk for people to understand...

...and it's the only one that really matters."

In this episode, you'll learn:

► What the three sides of risk are

► Why tail risk is all that matters

► How to mitigate this risk in your retirement plan

You'll also learn why most investors should (probably) stay away from investment products promising you lots of upside with limited downside.

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