Decoding Retirement

The newly passed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" has enormous financial repercussions, especially for those people living in or planning for retirement. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell analyzes the bill with tax expert Robert Keebler of Keebler and Associates LLP, discussing the major provisions that you need to know. Keebler reveals essential strategies to navigate the SALT deduction cap, maximize your available deductions, and take advantage of favorable tax rates.

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As prices and inflation continue to rise, planning ahead for retirement has become even more important. But how can people assess their eventual costs and ensure they don't exceed their sources of income when the future is so difficult to predict? On this week's episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Jean Chatzky, host of the HerMoney Podcast, about her proven strategies to build up the savings you will rely on through your golden years. Jean discusses the importance of calculating your day-to-day costs, valuable financial tools that could provide extra income, and whether retirees can still count on Social Security to support them.

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A Federal government shutdown could be well on its way to happening in September. How will those preparing for or living in retirement be affected? In this Decoding Retirement Q&A, host Robert "Bob" Powell gets some answers from Jean Chatzky, financial expert and host of the HerMoney Podcast. Jean reveals whether government benefits will be disrupted, how retirement investments may fare, and what most worries her about a potential government shutdown.

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Living a long and happy life in retirement is a goal that is surprisingly within reach for many people, as long as the right steps are taken before you get there. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Debra Whitman, AARP's chief public policy officer and author of “The Second Fifty,” about the surprising answers to retirement's most challenging questions. Debra discusses the importance of where you live, maintaining strong relationships, and utilizing helpful tools like AARP's Livability Index to create a roadmap for your retirement.

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Plenty of people work hard to reach their retirement, only to find that life after a career can be less satisfying than they thought. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons, author of "Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement," about the steps you can take to ensure a rewarding and adventurous life after work. Elizabeth discusses how social interaction can be a powerful motivator to stay at your job, how to find measures of personal success beyond just income, and how being open to the unknown can lead to an exciting "second act" in your life. Whether you are already living in retirement or just planning ahead for it, there's something for everyone on this week's Decoding Retirement.

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Budget-conscious consumers are known for cutting corners to save money on everyday expenses. But when it comes to insurance, choosing cheap policies now may potentially add higher costs in the long run. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Meaghan Dowd, director of insurance at Holistiplan, about how making the wrong choices with your insurance could adversely affect your retirement. Meaghan discusses asset depreciation, outgrowing your policy, and thinking about ways to mitigate risk to your home. Discover new ways to protect your assets for the future by listening to this week's Decoding Retirement.

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Conventional wisdom can only get you so far, especially when dealing with unforeseen life events that might permanently change your plans. On this week's episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Keith Wargo, president and CEO of Autism Speaks, about the financial necessities of autism care. Keith discusses resources to help families affected by autism, the importance of setting up special needs trusts, and ways to stay on track for retirement. Later in the episode, Bob chats with Zvi Bodie, Boston University professor of management emeritus, about why the risks inherent in buying stocks may be higher than you think. Tune in now for two important conversations on one eye-opening episode of Decoding Retirement.

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The best laid plans for retirement can be totally upended by an unexpected medical emergency, especially if you don't have a reserve of savings to draw from. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Sudipto Banerjee, global retirement strategist at T. Rowe Price, about what you can do to factor healthcare costs into your retirement planning. Sudipto discusses maximizing tax efficiency with Health Savings Accounts, whether you should consider a Medigap policy, and whether de-risking some of your investments as you enter retirement may be the right move.

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The steady stream of dire news about Social Security continues to affect retirement plans around the country; but one man is surprisingly optimistic about its future. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Andrew Biggs of the American Enterprise Institute. Biggs reveals that retirees tend to be much more confident in their savings, and discusses why the doom and gloom about Social Security may be premature. For a refreshingly contrarian take on retirement in America, listen to this week's installment of Decoding Retirement.

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With a rapidly aging workforce, budgeting time and money for caregiving has become even more crucial for the average American.

On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with MIT AgeLab director Joe Coughlin, who shares his unique perspective on the advancements and challenges that await retirees. Coughlin also discusses the impact of unpaid caregiving on family finances, maintaining cash flow after retirement, and the financial benefits of residing in livable communities.

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