Reverse mortgages have been called risky and confusing - but what if everything you thought you knew was wrong? On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Don Graves, Founder of the Housing Wealth Institute, to find out the surprising ways reverse mortgages could supercharge your retirement income. Find out how it could change your golden years forever.

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SoFi Head of Advice & Planning Brian Walsh joins Robert 'Bob' Powell on Decoding Retirement to lay out the best way investors and retirement planners should deal with market volatility. Together they break down and decode standard deviation, behavioral finance, and various digital money management tools including robo advice.

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Financial expert Christine Benz joins Robert "Bob" Powell on Decoding Retirement to break down key lessons for a secure and fulfilling retirement. From navigating Social Security changes and smart spending strategies to finding purpose beyond work, Christine shares insights from her new book, How to Retire. Whether you're planning ahead or already retired, this episode offers practical advice to make the most of your next chapter.

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Discover the new reality of multi-generational living in this episode of Decoding Retirement. Host Robert "Bob" Powell and guest Sherry Finkel Murphy break down the "Triple Decker Club Sandwich" generation, exploring how shifting family dynamics, housing challenges, and longevity planning are reshaping retirement.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell interviews retirement planning expert Wade Pfau to discuss key strategies for ensuring financial security in retirement. They explore the importance of calculating a funded ratio, managing risks like longevity and inflation, and recent policy changes affecting Social Security and inherited IRAs.  

Find out everything you need to know about your time horizon, and why you shouldn't inundate yourself with short term news.

Retirement planning doesn’t mean locking up your money for a rainy day and forgetting about it. Planning your future means reacting to events today. Decoding Retirement gives you the tools to navigate the years ahead, and take action now! Each week, Robert 'Bob' Powell will dissect the big headlines, decode key themes, and unpack the possible domino effect for your money. When it comes to retirement planning, Robert Powell and Yahoo Finance will not let you fall behind!

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4:19 – “The biggest question people have leading up to retirement is: Do I have enough? Here’s a simple three-step framework to find out.” (Introduction to the four L’s and funded ratio)

7:15 – “How do you allocate your assets to cover essential, discretionary, and unexpected expenses in retirement?” (Breakdown of reliable income, diversified portfolio, and reserves)

9:50 – “If your funded ratio is below 100%, here’s what you need to do right now to get back on track.” (Advice on working longer, reducing expenses, or adjusting investments)

17:02 – “Longevity is a double-edged sword—it’s great to live longer, but financially, it’s expensive. Here’s how to prepare.” (Managing the risk of outliving assets)

22:10 – “Health care shocks are one of the biggest fears in retirement. How do you plan for something that may or may not happen?” (Discussion on self-funding vs. insurance for long-term care)

28:39 – “With rising interest rates, retirees now have better options. The 4% rule isn’t dead—it's actually closer to 4.6% now.” (Impact of higher interest rates on sustainable withdrawals)

Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell, and produced by Austin Rivera.

Robert Powell holds several prominent positions within the financial industry. He serves as the editor-in-chief of the Investments and Wealth Institute's (IWI) Retirement Management Journal, the world's first peer-reviewed journal solely dedicated to retirement income. He also hosts the Exceptional Advisor podcast by IWI. Powell is both a Certified Financial Planner® and Retirement Management Adviser® certificant.

Wade D. Pfau, PhD, CFA, RICP® is the founder of Retirement Researcher, an educational resource for individuals and financial advisors on topics related to retirement income planning. He is a co-founder of the Retirement Income Style Awareness tool and a co-host of the Retire with Style podcast. He also serves as a principal and the director of retirement research for McLean Asset Management.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Nick Nefouse, Blackrock Head of LifePath, about how to unravel and understand common retirement misconceptions.

Find out everything you need to know about your time horizon, and why you shouldn't inundate yourself with short term news.

Retirement planning doesn’t mean locking up your money for a rainy day and forgetting about it. Planning your future means reacting to events today. Decoding Retirement gives you the tools to navigate the years ahead, and take action now! Each week, Robert 'Bob' Powell will dissect the big headlines, decode key themes, and unpack the possible domino effect for your money. When it comes to retirement planning, Robert Powell and Yahoo Finance will not let you fall behind!

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:40 - Retirement misconceptions

4:10 - Planning choices in early retirement

6:40 - Organizing savings

12:30 - Investing in private assets

15:40 - Shifting asset allocation responsibility

19:00 - Encore careers

21:00 - Retirement complexities

Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell, and produced by Austin Rivera.

Robert Powell holds several prominent positions within the financial industry. He serves as the editor-in-chief of the Investments and Wealth Institute's (IWI) Retirement Management Journal, the world's first peer-reviewed journal solely dedicated to retirement income. He also hosts the Exceptional Advisor podcast by IWI. Powell is both a Certified Financial Planner® and Retirement Management Adviser® certificant.

Nick Nefouse, CFA, Managing Director, is the Global Head of Retirement Solutions in BlackRock's Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) team and Head of LifePath, BlackRock's global target date fund franchise – helping millions around the world save and invest for retirement. 

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Bill Bengen, "4% rule" Researcher/Author of "A Richer Retirement", about how to create retirement income plans.

Find out everything you need to know about the new and improved "4.7% rule".

Retirement planning doesn’t mean locking up your money for a rainy day and forgetting about it. Planning your future means reacting to events today. Decoding Retirement gives you the tools to navigate the years ahead, and take action now! Each week, Robert 'Bob' Powell will dissect the big headlines, decode key themes, and unpack the possible domino effect for your money. When it comes to retirement planning, Robert Powell and Yahoo Finance will not let you fall behind!

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:50 - Retirement income plan

3:30 - Planning horizon

6:20 - Asset allocation

11:20 - Portfolio rebalancing

15:00 - Withdrawal timing

20:00 - Asset-liability matching

21:00 - Alternative retirement income

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Robert Powell holds several prominent positions within the financial industry. He serves as the editor-in-chief of the Investments and Wealth Institute's (IWI) Retirement Management Journal, the world's first peer-reviewed journal solely dedicated to retirement income. He also hosts the Exceptional Advisor podcast by IWI. Powell is both a Certified Financial Planner® and Retirement Management Adviser® certificant.

William Bengen is a retired financial planning practitioner. In 1994, he pioneered safe withdrawal literature by studying a constant spending strategy. He introduced the popular 4% rule, later revised to 4.7%.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Olivia Mitchell, Professor at Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, to discuss how to deal with retirement regrets.

Find out everything you need to know about the imminent insolvency of the social security trust fund and more.

Retirement planning doesn’t mean locking up your money for a rainy day and forgetting about it. Planning your future means reacting to events today. Decoding Retirement gives you the tools to navigate the years ahead, and take action now! Each week, Robert 'Bob' Powell will dissect the big headlines, decode key themes, and unpack the possible domino effect for your money. When it comes to retirement planning, Robert Powell and Yahoo Finance will not let you fall behind!

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:50 - The social security fairness act

2:50 - Social security facing insolvency

9:00 - Financial literacy

12:50 - Optimally positioning 529 plans

10:50 - How to allocate your money

16:40 - Retiring with debt

19:10 - The importance of financial advice

Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell, and produced by Austin Rivera.

Robert Powell holds several prominent positions within the financial industry. He serves as the editor-in-chief of the Investments and Wealth Institute's (IWI) Retirement Management Journal, the world's first peer-reviewed journal solely dedicated to retirement income. He also hosts the Exceptional Advisor podcast by IWI. Powell is both a Certified Financial Planner® and Retirement Management Adviser® certificant.

Olivia S. Mitchell is an American economist and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Her interests focus on pensions and social security, and she is the executive director of the Pension Research Council, the oldest U.S. center devoted to scholarship and policy-relevant research on retirement security.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Steph Guild, Robinhood Senior Director of Investment Strategy, to discuss the many different factors to consider when creating and modifying your investment and saving strategy.

Find out everything you need to know about your time horizon, risk tolerance, and more.

Retirement planning doesn’t mean locking up your money for a rainy day and forgetting about it. Planning your future means reacting to events today. Decoding Retirement gives you the tools to navigate the years ahead, and take action now! Each week, Robert 'Bob' Powell will dissect the big headlines, decode key themes, and unpack the possible domino effect for your money. When it comes to retirement planning, Robert Powell and Yahoo Finance will not let you fall behind!

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:40 - Balancing debt and saving

3:20 - Decoding time horizon

5:40 - Decoding risk tolerance

7:40 - Differentiating gambling and investing

10:50 - How to allocate your money

12:10 - Why it's important to save early

16:10 - How to balance competing demands

Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell, and produced by Austin Rivera.

Robert Powell holds several prominent positions within the financial industry. He serves as the editor-in-chief of the Investments and Wealth Institute's (IWI) Retirement Management Journal, the world's first peer-reviewed journal solely dedicated to retirement income. He also hosts the Exceptional Advisor podcast by IWI. Powell is both a Certified Financial Planner® and Retirement Management Adviser® certificant.

Steph Guild is Head of Investment Strategy for Robinhood Financial. Prior to joining Robinhood, Steph spent 21 years within the financial services industry, most recently as a Managing Director and Investment Specialist at JPMorgan Private Bank. Steph’s previous experience at JPM includes working with institutional and intermediary clients in London and NY within the US Equity team, and as part of the broader client advisory team, both within JPMorgan Asset Management. Steph holds a BBA from James Madison University and is a CFA charterholder. She is registered with FINRA, holding Series 7, 63 and 24 licenses.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Jean Chatzky, HerMoney Podcast Host, to discuss the most recent statistics of retirement savers and why there are reasons to be optimistic.

Find out how auto enrollment and auto escalation are significantly helping individuals save for retirement in this week's episode of Decoding Retirement.

Retirement planning doesn’t mean locking up your money for a rainy day and forgetting about it. Planning your future means reacting to events today. Decoding Retirement gives you the tools to navigate the years ahead, and take action now! Each week, Robert 'Bob' Powell will dissect the big headlines, decode key themes, and unpack the possible domino effect for your money. When it comes to retirement planning, Robert Powell and Yahoo Finance will not let you fall behind!

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1:00 - Real life retirement journeys survey

4:10 - Auto enrollment and auto escalation

7:10 - How much should you save for retirement?

9:25 - What accounts to use?

10:40 - Take advantage of workplace plans

13:10 - Retirement saving challenges

15:10 - Backwards budgeting

Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell, and produced by Austin Rivera.

Robert Powell holds several prominent positions within the financial industry. He serves as the editor-in-chief of the Investments and Wealth Institute's (IWI) Retirement Management Journal, the world's first peer-reviewed journal solely dedicated to retirement income. He also hosts the Exceptional Advisor podcast by IWI. Powell is both a Certified Financial Planner® and Retirement Management Adviser® certificant.

Jean Sherman Chatzky is an American journalist, a personal finance columnist, financial editor of NBC’s TODAY show, AARP’s personal finance ambassador, and the founder and CEO of the multimedia company HerMoney.

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