What if easing into retirement is riskier than staying all in? On this episode, Eric Hutter breaks down the real questions behind going part‑time, claiming Social Security, and knowing when work truly ends. The conversation moves beyond account balances into income reliability, healthcare, taxes, and long‑term planning—highlighting why retirement isn’t about guessing the market but designing dependable income.

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Taxes, Social Security, and retirement income collide in ways most people don’t see coming. On this episode Eric Hutter unpacks major tax-law changes affecting retirees, explain how new deductions may reshape filing decisions, and walk through updated Social Security rules for those still working. Eric also dives into income-focused retirement planning, withdrawal sequencing, and why guaranteed income matters more than market performance in retirement. The episode closes with a candid look at estate planning and how clear family communication can prevent conflict during the transfer of wealth.

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When everyday expenses start colliding with retirement dreams, the pressure gets real. On this episode Eric Hutter unpacks why so many Americans are tapping the brakes on retirement savings—and the hidden risks that can follow. Eric explores emotional decision-making, healthcare costs, early withdrawals, market volatility, and political uncertainty, with a clear focus on protecting long-term income. From timing retirement to understanding sequence-of-returns risk, this episode centers on building a plan designed to hold steady when headlines and markets don’t.

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You want to spread your wings in retirement – so why follow a plan that keeps you on the ground? If you’re looking for the right conditions to take off and fly, you’ll want the right podcast to help.

The Osprey Retirement Podcast, hosted by Osprey Retirement Solutions president and specialist Eric Hutter, brings you the information you need to create the retirement you want. From broad economic trends to the minute details of your portfolio plus the lighter side of the day’s news, the Osprey Retirement Podcast is the source you’re looking for. Listen and subscribe today!

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