Planning for what happens to your finances when you're gone can be a tough but necessary conversation. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Jeffrey Levine, chief planning officer of Focus Partners Wealth, about balancing a happy retirement with a sizable nest egg for your family to inherit. Jeffrey discusses how to maximize tax efficiency, how aggressive your portfolio should be, and how to ensure your expenses don't exceed your income.

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As the Trump administration's budget bill works its way through Congress, many people are wondering how the bill's provisions on taxes and Social Security will affect their finances. On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Lisa Featherngill, national director of wealth planning at Comerica Bank. Lisa discusses what deductions are likely to stay in the bill, the solvency of Social Security, and how retirees may have to adjust their spending.

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Are you part of the record-breaking cohort of people reaching retirement age this year? On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Fiona Greig, global head of investor research and policy at Vanguard. Fiona discusses how to generate steady income to last through your golden years, and sheds light on helpful tools like auto-enrollment in company retirement plans and asset calculators to give your retirement a boost.

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College has long been seen as a ticket to the middle class, but does that still hold true when paying for college seems more and more out of reach for the average American family? On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Tricia Scarlata, head of education savings for J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Both being parents of college-age children, Bob and Tricia talk about the importance of saving early in tax-advantaged accounts, being realistic about financial aid, and how retirement savings are often affected by paying for your child's education.

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On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Chris Herman, head of personal retirement at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Having dealt with caregiving for his mother for nearly 25 years, Chris discusses the often unforeseen difficulties that come with managing finances for an elderly family member. In this wide-ranging conversation, Bob and Chris talk about the necessity of having difficult conversations, budgeting for anticipated future expenses, and making sure your children are also getting a financial education.

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The new administration has made some people uneasy about the future of Social Security and whether or not it will remain solvent when they expect to retire.On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Andy Smith, executive director of financial planning at Edelman Financial Engines, about facing retirement with a "one-size-fits-none" approach. Smith emphasizes maximizing tax efficiency for your income withdrawals, being realistic about your goals, and the impact of longevity on your retirement.

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"Will I run out of money" is a question on every retiree's mind. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Michael Conrath, Chief Retirement Strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management, to discuss JP Morgan's new edition of their 'Guide to Retirement.' Michael discusses how to replace income during retirement, what keeps older Americans in the workforce, and how inflation will affect your retirement goals.

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Tariffs, high prices, and the risk of "stagflation" are all pressing issues for those who are planning their retirement. Should people stay the course, or is it time to rethink their investment strategies? On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Wealth Advisor at Concurrent Wealth Management Dr. Preston Cherry to talk about his new book, his growth philosophy, and making tactical shifts in your portfolio to help smooth out any bumpy rides.

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With the current volatility in equities, people approaching retirement age are feeling nervous. Are they right to worry or can this newfound risk be effectively navigated? On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Chris Littlefield, President of Retirement Income Solutions at Principal, to discuss adjusting your portfolio to match the moment, common retirement mistakes, and how to tell when it's the right time to retire.

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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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