After months of discussion and haggling, the Fed finally decided on a quarter percent rate cut earlier this month. Is it the start of a gradual decline in rates andm if so, what will it mean for your retirement future? Alan takes a look and discusses the importance of having a plan that will work no matter what direction interest rates take going forward.

Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and topics related to retirement planning, as well as educating listeners to help prepare them for their post-working years, whatever they may have in mind for them.

Alan and Troy revisit three interesting subjects - financial habits to break when it comes to retirement; money challenges in retirement planning, and taboo topics people don't like talking about concerning their finances, but sometimes need to in making sure their plans come out the way they would like.

Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and topics related to retirement planning, as well as educating listeners to help prepare them for their post-working years, whatever they may have in mind for them.

Alan and Troy take a look at some common myths about retirement such as Social Security providing all of your necessary income, or Medicare taking care of all medical expenses (neither are true) and others and provide guidance on how to work toward getting these needs met in your plan. They also discuss creating a solid legacy plan and answer listener questions.

Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and topics related to retirement planning, as well as educating listeners to help prepare them for their post-working years, whatever they may have in mind for them.

As we start to enter the home stretch of 2025, it could be a good idea to assess your investment strategy now instead of waiting for the end of the year rush. Troy looks at the recent landscape and offers some suggestions on how to best look at your plan and how to make any needed tweaks or requirements ahead of time so you can go into 2026 fresh and ready to go. Alan then joins the show to look at the coming longevity challenge has people are living longer and need to make their retirement savings last longer. 

Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and topics related to retirement planning, as well as educating listeners to help prepare them for their post-working years, whatever they may have in mind for them.

Elizabeth Gillette from the Mercurio office joins Mark and Troy to talk about the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment period starting October 15th and some upcoming workshops in late September to address this year's changes. Alan then joins the show to revisit whether it may be time to change your advisor going into retirement, as well as answering listener questions from the mailbag.

Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and topics related to retirement planning, as well as educating listeners to help prepare them for their post-working years, whatever they may have in mind for them.

People can make emotional decisions regarding money for any number of reasons, because money may mean different things to each one. Alan and Troy look at some of the ways people think about money and why it is important to refrain from making decisions based solely on emotion, and how a trusted financial professional can help them stay on track with their plan and their goals.

Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and topics related to retirement planning, as well as educating listeners to help prepare them for their post-working years, whatever they may have in mind for them.

Many people nearing retirement are concerned with making their savings last and preserving it for as long as they need it. Alan and Troy take a look at how they help clients put together a retirement plan that addresses the issues that can eat away at savings, such as taxes, inflation and health care. They also revisit some of the key questions people have about retirement planning and how they can help answer them.

Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and topics related to retirement planning, as well as educating listeners to help prepare them for their post-working years, whatever they may have in mind for them.

People look at spending money in retirement differently than perhaps the reality dictates. Alan and Troy look at the differences and the patterns it can take, and how having a budget for income is the foundation for a solid retirement plan.

Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and topics related to retirement planning, as well as educating listeners to help prepare them for their post-working years, whatever they may have in mind for them.

Tariffs have been in the news a lot in 2025, especially earlier when they caused a lot of volatility in the stock market. Though that has calmed down some recently, anything can happen, and Alan and Troy look at the situation and how it can still affect your plan, especially in light of the recent passage of the Big Beautiful Bill and ongoing tax code changes for 2026 through 2028.

Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and topics related to retirement planning, as well as educating listeners to help prepare them for their post-working years, whatever they may have in mind for them.

People today are living through what some experts call a longevity revolution, meaning folks are living much longer than previous generations. Alan and Troy take a look at the challenges a long life can bring, especially as it involves your retirement savings and trying to make it last for the duration.

Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and topics related to retirement planning, as well as educating listeners to help prepare them for their post-working years, whatever they may have in mind for them.