What if everything you believed about “safe” investments suddenly shifted beneath your feet? In this episode, Ken Reeves unpacks surprising truths about bonds, modern portfolio risks, and why today’s retirees need more than the old rules to safeguard their future. With stories, analogies, and a glance back to 1986, discover how strategies—and life itself—must evolve as you approach retirement. Are your plans built for the real world, or just the world you remember? The answers may redefine how you protect what matters most.
In this episode of Retirement Max Radio, financial advisor Ken Reeves and co-host Mark Elliott cover core issues affecting retirees and pre-retirees. From understanding the impact of taxes on retirement income to exploring Social Security strategies, long term care planning, investment risk management, and legacy considerations, each episode provides practical guidance for creating a thorough retirement plan. Tune in for conversations and tips to help you stay on top of your financial life as you approach or live in retirement.