How much money will you need to get you through retirement? Jeopardy host Alex Trebek vows to continue working, despite a cancer diagnosis, but how do you plan for a life-changing event that might force you to retire? Plus, Gerald & Laurel discuss the latest tax proposal in Washington. We’ll tell you why the Wall Street Tax Act might affect Main Street too.

When do you hope to retire? 10 years from now? 5? Maybe one? This week, Gerald & Laurel discuss the steps you want to consider, as you count down the years to retirement.

You’ve probably heard about the “retirement crisis” in America, but how do you avoid being caught up in it? Gerald & Laurel also explain how to realistically map out your retirement expenses. And we get some inspiration from former Navy Seal and podcaster Jocko Willink on how discipline can help you achieve financial freedom.

Ever wonder how your retirement portfolio stacks up to others? Gary and Laurel discuss why that might be the wrong kind of thinking. Have you made a big investing mistake? Well, it’s probably not as big as the one made by one of Apple’s original investors. Plus, we’ll explain why Gary is known as the “pet whisperer!”