In this episode, the Retirement Coaches walk through common questions about retirement planning, including required minimum distributions (RMDs), tax considerations, and year-end financial check-ins. Listeners share real-life scenarios, and Jeff, Erin, and Robert provide clear guidance on navigating decisions

On this Valentine’s Day edition of Straight Talk on Retirement, the team answers listener questions about Social Security survivor benefits and how delayed claiming affects a spouse. They also provide an in-depth explanation of donor-advised funds, including tax considerations, distribution flexibility, and charitable planning

In this episode, Jeff, Erin, and Robert walk through key themes from the February newsletter, including national income comparisons and why reviewing your spending habits can support

The Retirement Coaches review highlights from the January newsletter, including how artificial intelligence may reshape the workforce and what recent market volatility can teach long-terminvestors. The team revisits required minimum distribution fundamentals and discusses common tax-season scams to watch

In this episode, the team discusses recent examples of market volatility and the importance of aligning investment decisions with risk tolerance and long-term goals. They also answer detailed listener questions about required minimum distributions and review the IRS “Dirty Dozen” list of common tax scams. The conversation highlights how preparation and perspective can support confident retirement planning.

The Retirement Coaches explore how artificial intelligence is influencing the workplace and broader economy, while keeping the focus on disciplined, long-term investing principles. The show also revisits required minimum distributions and tax considerations, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful planning over reactive decision-making. Listener engagement drives the discussion throughout the hour.

This episode takes a closer look at market pullbacks and why long-term planning decisions shouldn’t be driven by short-term headlines. Jeff, Erin, and Robert also break down required minimum distributions, including how taxes are handled and what first-time RMD recipients should know. The team answers listener questions and discusses how to approach retirement decisions with a written game plan.

The first show of 2026 covers highlights from the January newsletter, including how artificial intelligence may reshape the workplace and what investors can learn from recent market volatility. The Retirement Coaches also revisit required minimum distribution basics and discuss common tax scams to watch for this filing season. Listener questions help kick off the year with practical retirement planning guidance.

Closing out the year, Jeff shares an article outlining five financial lessons families can teach the next generation — from thinking like an owner to saving early and understanding real estate’s long-term role. The team reflects on key themes from 2025, answers listener questions, and discusses how to approach the coming year with a clear retirement game plan.

In this holiday-season show, The Retirement Coaches revisit strategies for charitable giving, including appreciated assets and donor-advised funds. They also discuss tipping etiquette, year-end financial housekeeping, and ways to approach retirement planning conversations before the new year. As always, listener questions help bring real-life context to the discussion.