Take Pride in Retirement

By Matt McClure

Welcome to Take Pride in Retirement! A podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Hosted by Matt McClure, RSSA®, CAS® |

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How many episodes does Take Pride in Retirement have?

The podcast currently has 159 episodes available.

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August 04, 2026 5 Retirement Questions LGBTQ+ People Ask Most
If you've ever wondered whether you're really on track for retirement, you're not alone.
In this episode, Josh asks me five of the most common retirement questions I hear from LGBTQ+ clients—and we tackle them one by one.
We discuss whether retirement planning is actually different for LGBTQ+ people, why estate planning is so important, how to know when you're ready to retire, what legacy planning looks like if you don't have children, and the biggest mistake I see people make over and over again.
Whether retirement is years away or just around the corner, these are conversations every LGBTQ+ household should have.
Schedule your free financial consultation at TakePrideInRetirement.com or call 855-246-9211.
Because retirement isn't just about having enough money—it's about having the freedom to create unforgettable experiences.
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Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShow
Follow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement
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About Take Pride in Retirement:
Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth.
Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance.
Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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24min
August 01, 2026 Why I Started Take Pride in Retirement (My Story)
Instead of diving into retirement strategies or breaking down financial headlines, Josh turns the tables and interviews me about my own story—how I became a financial advisor, why I launched Take Pride in Retirement, and why helping members of the LGBTQ+ community prepare for retirement has become such a personal mission.
We talk about my career in journalism, the life-changing experience that forced me to rebuild financially from the ground up, and how those challenges shaped the way I work with clients today. We also discuss why representation matters in financial planning, the importance of empathy, and what I hope this podcast means to listeners for years to come.
Schedule your free financial consultation at TakePrideInRetirement.com or call 855-246-9211.
Because retirement isn't just about having enough money—it's about having the freedom to create unforgettable experiences.
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Request your free RSSA Roadmap for Social Security optimization
Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShow
Follow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement
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About Take Pride in Retirement:
Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth.
Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance.
Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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24min
July 29, 2026Podcast Extra: 99 Smart Ways to Save Money in Today's Economy
As prices continue to challenge household budgets, finding practical ways to save money has never been more important. In this podcast extra, Retirement.Radio's Matt McClure sits down with Stephen Perrine, executive editor of AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin, to discuss AARP's annual 99 Great Ways to Save guide.
The conversation covers:
Smart grocery shopping strategies that can help reduce impulse spending.
Creative ways to use AI as a money-saving tool, from negotiating fees to planning travel.
Easy travel tips that can help lower fuel costs on your next road trip.
Online shopping tricks that could unlock discounts before you click "buy."
Resources from AARP that can help you stretch your dollars throughout the year.
Whether you're preparing for retirement or simply looking for practical ways to make your money go further, this interview is packed with actionable tips you can start using today.
Schedule your free financial consultation at TakePrideInRetirement.com or call 855-246-9211.
Because retirement isn't just about having enough money—it's about having the freedom to create unforgettable experiences.
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Request your free RSSA Roadmap for Social Security optimization
Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShow
Follow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement
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About Take Pride in Retirement:
Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth.
Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance.
Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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7min
July 21, 2026 A Bigger Social Security Raise in 2027? Here's Why That Might Not Be Good News
Early projections suggest Social Security recipients could receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027—but is that really something to celebrate?
In this episode of Take Pride in Retirement, Matt McClure and Josh Rhett Noble explain how the Social Security COLA is calculated, why a larger increase often signals higher inflation, and what retirees should really focus on when planning for long-term financial security.
They also discuss why inflation affects retirees differently than workers, why LGBTQ+ retirees may face unique financial challenges, and how a comprehensive retirement income strategy can help protect purchasing power no matter what inflation does next.
If you've seen headlines about a possible 2027 Social Security increase, this episode will help you understand what they really mean.
Schedule your free financial consultation at TakePrideInRetirement.com or call 855-246-9211.
Because retirement isn't just about having enough money—it's about having the freedom to create unforgettable experiences.
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Request your free RSSA Roadmap for Social Security optimization
Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShow
Follow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement
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Take Pride in Retirement is proud to be named one of the top Pride podcasts on the internet by FeedSpot. For more, go to https://blog.feedspot.com/pride_podcasts
About Take Pride in Retirement:
Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth.
Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance.
Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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22min
July 17, 2026 Social Security Spousal & Survivor Benefits: The Rules That Could Add Thousands to Your Retirement
Many people assume they understand how Social Security works—until they discover just how many important rules they've been missing.
In this episode of Take Pride in Retirement, Matt McClure and Josh Rhett Noble break down one of the most misunderstood areas of retirement planning: Social Security spousal and survivor benefits. They explain who qualifies, how benefits are calculated, common misconceptions, and why claiming decisions today can affect retirement income for years to come.
Listeners will also learn how these rules apply to same-sex married couples following marriage equality, why divorced spouses may still qualify for benefits, and why working with a Registered Social Security Analyst can help maximize lifetime income.
Whether you're married, divorced, widowed, or simply planning ahead, this conversation could help you avoid costly mistakes and make more informed retirement decisions.
Because retirement isn't just about having enough money—it's about having the freedom to create unforgettable experiences.
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Request your free RSSA Roadmap for Social Security optimization
Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShow
Follow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement
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Take Pride in Retirement is proud to be named one of the top Pride podcasts on the internet by FeedSpot. For more, go to https://blog.feedspot.com/pride_podcasts
About Take Pride in Retirement:
Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth.
Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance.
Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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25min
July 14, 2026 Travel Smarter in Retirement: Making Every Dollar—and Every Reward Point—Count
Summer travel is in full swing—but so are higher prices.
On this episode, Matt flies solo once again while Josh recovers, and welcomes Shikha Narula, Head of Rewards at Bank of America, for a conversation about how Americans are making travel happen despite rising costs. They discuss travel rewards, budgeting strategies, flexible planning, and why experiences continue to be a priority for so many families.
After the interview, Matt explains how travel fits into a comprehensive retirement plan, why rewards points should supplement—not replace—a sound financial strategy, and how LGBTQ+ retirees can intentionally build travel goals into their long-term financial future.
Because retirement isn't just about having enough money—it's about having the freedom to create unforgettable experiences.
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Request your free RSSA Roadmap for Social Security optimization
Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShow
Follow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement
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Take Pride in Retirement is proud to be named one of the top Pride podcasts on the internet by FeedSpot. For more, go to https://blog.feedspot.com/pride_podcasts
About Take Pride in Retirement:
Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth.
Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance.
Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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23min
July 10, 2026 AI Isn't Replacing Retirement Planning—It's Changing It Main segments: Market Update
Artificial intelligence is changing nearly every aspect of our lives—including our careers, earning potential, and ultimately, our retirement plans.
This week, Josh is under the weather, so Matt flies solo with a fascinating conversation featuring Dr. Antoinette "Toni" Farmer-Thompson, President of Strayer University. Together they explore how AI is transforming higher education, why AI fluency is becoming an essential workplace skill, and what that means for anyone preparing for retirement.
Then Matt connects the dots between career longevity, higher lifetime earnings, Social Security timing, and retirement readiness—especially for members of the LGBTQ+ community who may have experienced career interruptions or discrimination along the way.
Artificial intelligence isn't just a technology story anymore. It's becoming a retirement planning story.
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Request your free RSSA Roadmap for Social Security optimization
Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShow
Follow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement
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Take Pride in Retirement is proud to be named one of the top Pride podcasts on the internet by FeedSpot. For more, go to https://blog.feedspot.com/pride_podcasts
About Take Pride in Retirement:
Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth.
Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance.
Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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21min
June 30, 2026 You've Spent 40 Years Saving. Now Comes the Hard Part.
For decades, we've been told to save, save, save for retirement. But what happens when retirement finally arrives and it's time to start spending?
In this episode, Josh and I explore one of retirement's biggest emotional challenges: learning how to enjoy the money you've worked so hard to save. We talk about why so many retirees become afraid to spend, how a thoughtful retirement income strategy can provide confidence, and why having a plan is about much more than simply growing your investments.
We also discuss why this conversation can be especially meaningful for LGBTQ+ retirees, who may have different family structures, caregiving considerations, and retirement income goals than many traditional planning models assume.
If you've ever wondered, "Can I really afford to enjoy my retirement?" this episode is for you.
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Request your free RSSA Roadmap for Social Security optimization
Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShow
Follow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement
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Take Pride in Retirement is proud to be named one of the top Pride podcasts on the internet by FeedSpot. For more, go to https://blog.feedspot.com/pride_podcasts
About Take Pride in Retirement:
Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth.
Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance.
Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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20min
June 26, 2026 Is Social Security Really Going Broke? Here's What the Headlines Aren't Telling You
Is Social Security really running out of money? If you've seen alarming headlines about the Social Security trust fund being depleted by 2032, you're not alone—and you're probably wondering what it means for your retirement.
In this episode, I sit down with Josh to separate fact from fear. We break down what the trust fund actually is, why Social Security isn't simply "going broke," what could happen if Congress doesn't act, and why making decisions based on scary headlines could cost you thousands of dollars over the course of your retirement.
We also talk about why Social Security planning can be especially important for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, who may face unique retirement planning considerations involving survivor benefits, chosen family, caregiving, and lifetime income.
If you've ever wondered whether you should claim benefits early because you're afraid Social Security won't be there, this episode is for you.
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Request your free RSSA Roadmap for Social Security optimization
Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShow
Follow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement
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Take Pride in Retirement is proud to be named one of the top Pride podcasts on the internet by FeedSpot. For more, go to https://blog.feedspot.com/pride_podcasts
About Take Pride in Retirement:
Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth.
Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance.
Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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20min
June 24, 2026 Podcast Extra — Medicaid Changes and Cancer Treatment: What's at Stake?
New Medicaid work requirements are scheduled to take effect in 2027, and some healthcare experts are raising concerns about how they could affect cancer patients and survivors.
Retirement.Radio's Matt McClure sits down with Dr. Julie Gralow, Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), to discuss the potential consequences of these changes. They explore how additional paperwork and reporting requirements could create barriers to care, the risks associated with coverage interruptions, and what patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers should know as states begin implementing the new rules.
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Request your free RSSA Roadmap for Social Security optimization
Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShow
Follow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement
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Take Pride in Retirement is proud to be named one of the top Pride podcasts on the internet by FeedSpot. For more, go to https://blog.feedspot.com/pride_podcasts
About Take Pride in Retirement:
Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth.
Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance.
Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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FAQs about Take Pride in Retirement:

How many episodes does Take Pride in Retirement have?

The podcast currently has 159 episodes available.