Could Your IRA Be Setting Up a Future Tax Surprise?

What if your retirement account could trigger a larger tax bill than you expected? In this episode, Brandon Bowen explains how required minimum distributions (RMDs) can affect taxable income, Social Security taxation, and Medicare premiums. He discusses why retirees with significant balances in tax…

Are Your Retirement Savings Setting You Up for a Tax Surprise?

Could the type of accounts you save in today have a major impact on your retirement taxes tomorrow? In this episode of Charleston’s Retirement Coach, Brandon Bowen explains the differences between tax-deferred, taxable, and tax-free accounts and why having a mix of all three may provide more flexib…

What Should You Do With an Unexpected Inheritance?

What would you do if a six-figure inheritance suddenly landed in your lap? In this episode, Brandon Bowen discusses common inheritance decisions and the different considerations that can arise depending on your age and stage of life. He shares real-world examples of families navigating inherited as…

Could One Market Drop Change Your Retirement Plans?

Could a market downturn at the wrong time have a greater impact on your retirement than you expect? In this episode, Brandon Bowen discusses sequence of returns risk and why market losses can be especially challenging for retirees who are drawing income from their portfolios. He explains how strong…

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…