Episode 658: A big 401(k) is worth celebrating, but taxes can take a surprising bite. Ryan and Matthew discuss ways to keep more of what you worked so hard to save. Then, learn four smart steps for handling a windfall wisely.

Episode 657: Steve and Zach walk through the key moves that can help turn early retirement from a dream into a workable, lasting plan. Next, learn how those “it’s just a few dollars” purchases can turn into real money, and how to bring them back under control.

Episode 656: John and Justin explore the key tradeoffs between leaving your IRA directly to loved ones or passing it through a trust. Then, learn how smart decisions about spending, taxes, income, and market risk can help protect the seven-figure retirement savings you worked so hard to build.

Episode 655: You can care deeply about politics without letting it control your portfolio. Discover why successful investing depends more on discipline than election predictions. Then, learn simple tricks that can help you spend less and save more, even if willpower isn’t your superpower.

Episode 654: Matthew and Zach sit down with Client Relations Coordinator, Suzanne Martin, to learn more about her story and the heart she brings to serving clients. Then, discover six practical moves that can help couples strengthen their marriage as retirement reshapes their routines, spending decisions, and vision for the next chapter.

Episode 653: Medicare Advantage and original Medicare work very differently. Learn how to compare the tradeoffs before deciding which path is right for you. Then, Ryan and Steve explain how emotions, timing, and buying the latest winners can cause investors to miss out on the returns their investments actually earn.

Episode 652: Social Security faces real financial pressure, but that doesn’t mean benefits are disappearing. Learn what the latest projections actually mean, and why retirees shouldn’t make decisions based on scary headlines. Then, discover where your forgotten 401(k) money may be hiding, how to track it down, and what to do once you find it.

Episode 651: AI is everywhere, but the real question for investors is simple: can it help companies make more money? Then, John and Steve explain why buying a house in retirement comes with a different set of decisions, and what to consider before making the move.