Are These Common Retirement Assumptions Putting Your Plan at Risk?

Could one of the biggest retirement mistakes be assuming everything is already taken care of? In this episode, Brandon Bowen discusses several common assumptions that can create challenges for retirees and pre-retirees. Topics include evaluating whether your investment strategy still aligns with yo…

Could Your Estate Plan Handle a Family Crisis?

What happens when a family crisis exposes gaps in an estate plan? On this episode, Brandon Bowen shares a real-life client story that highlights the importance of having a trust, clear estate documents, and a coordinated retirement strategy. As health challenges, long-term care expenses, and family…

Are You Entering Retirement’s Third Quarter Without a Plan?

Are you entering retirement’s third quarter without a clear game plan? In this episode, Brandon Bowen discusses why midyear can be an important time to review retirement savings, evaluate spending habits, reduce debt, and put idle cash to work. He explains how small adjustments today may affect you…

Are You Approaching Retirement Without a Real Plan?

Retirement may be the biggest trip of your life—but have you planned the journey or are you hoping everything works out when you arrive? In this episode, Brandon Bowen explains why retirement planning requires more than simply reaching a savings goal. The conversation covers Social Security timing,…

Could Your First Year of Retirement Change Everything?

What if the first year of retirement sets the tone for everything that follows? On this episode, Brandon Bowen explores the emotional and financial challenges many retirees face during their transition from work to retirement. Through a real-life client story, he discusses the balance between spend…

Are You Following the Right Roadmap to Retirement?

What if retirement planning is less about reaching a destination and more about knowing which turns to take along the way? Brandon Bowen explains how key retirement milestones like Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and paying off debt can shape your retirement timeline. Through a real-life clien…

The Three Tax Buckets Every Retiree Should Understand

Could the way you've saved for retirement create an unexpected tax problem later on? In this episode, Brandon Bowen explains the three primary tax buckets—tax-deferred, taxable, and tax-free accounts—and why having a mix of each can create more flexibility in retirement. He discusses common challen…

Should You Chase the Next Big IPO?

Excited about the next big IPO? That excitement could lead to costly decisions if not managed carefully. Brandon Bowen discusses the hype around high-profile IPOs and why investors nearing retirement may need to approach them cautiously. He explains how emotions like FOMO can influence decision-mak…

The Hidden Leak in Your Retirement Plan

A hidden leak nearly flooded his backyard—and it mirrors a financial issue many retirees overlook. In this episode, Brandon Bowen reacts to Jamie Dimon’s take on tackling problems early, using a real-life story to highlight why delays can lead to bigger complications. From managing debt to prioriti…

When Is the Right Time to Claim Social Security?

When should you actually claim Social Security—and what could that decision mean for your retirement income? In this episode, Brandon Bowen explores the timing choices retirees face and why many claim earlier than expected. He discusses common concerns about potential changes to the system, key fac…