The Fiscal Physical Retirement Podcast

By Ryan Nelson & Aaron HoisingtonBusiness Education Investing

The Fiscal Physical Retirement Podcast episodes

October 06 The 2027 Social Security COLA: What Next Year's Raise Means for You
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And, as always, Stay the Course!
17 min
September 29 The New $6,000 Senior Tax Deduction: Who Qualifies and How It Works
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17 min
September 22 RMDs Explained: How Required Withdrawals Affect Your Taxes and Medicare
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And, as always, Stay the Course!
20 min
September 15 Wills vs. Trusts: Which Do You Need for Retirement?
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And, as always, Stay the Course!
17 min
September 08 Financial Scams Targeting Retirees: How to Spot and Stop Them
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27 min
September 01 How to Choose a Medicare Plan Before Open Enrollment
Original Medicare with a supplement, or Medicare Advantage? Before Open Enrollment opens October 15, Ryan walks through how the pieces fit, what to compare, and how to pick coverage that fits your life. Education, not advice.
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And, as always, Stay the Course!
21 min
August 25 Healthcare Costs in Retirement: How Much to Budget and How to Plan
Healthcare is one of the biggest and most underestimated retirement costs. Ryan breaks down what a typical couple can expect, what Medicare does and doesn't cover, and how to plan for it without fear. Education, not advice.
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And, as always, Stay the Course!
18 min
August 18 When to Take Social Security: Claiming Strategies for Married Couples
Claim at 62 or wait until 70? For married couples the timing can swing six figures over a lifetime. Ryan walks through spousal benefits, survivor benefits, and how couples coordinate. Education, not advice.
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And, as always, Stay the Course!
19 min
August 11 Roth Conversions in 2026: Is the Window Still Open After the New Tax Law?
The new tax law made today's lower rates permanent, so is a Roth conversion still worth it? Ryan explains how the pre-RMD window works, who benefits, and the tradeoffs to weigh. Education, not personalized tax advice.
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And, as always, Stay the Course!
21 min
August 04 Safe Withdrawal Rate: How Much Can You Spend Without Running Out?
How much can you pull from savings each year without running out? Ryan breaks down the 4% rule, what current research says about a safe starting rate, and how to adjust it to your own plan. Education, not advice.
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And, as always, Stay the Course!
21 min