Hidden Tax Fees Could Be Impacting Your Plan & Saving is One Thing. Living is Another | Hidden Expenses & Roth Conversion Considerations

On this week’s episode: The biggest retirement costs are often the ones you never see coming. Michael Masor discusses the transition from saving for retirement to creating reliable retirement income. Learn about common hidden expenses, including investment fees, Medicare surcharges, healthcare cost…

Final Years Before Retirement & Longevity and Other Risks | Readiness is More Than a Number & Purpose in Retirement

On this week’s episode: The final years before retirement can reveal risks that are easy to overlook until they start affecting the plan. This episode explores longevity, inflation, market volatility, healthcare costs, and the potential impact of slowing or pausing retirement contributions. Plus, d…

One Costly Tax Decision & Retirement Planning Before Year End | Why 59 and a Half is an Important Age & Common Tax Traps

On this week’s episode: Could one overlooked tax decision today cost you thousands in retirement tomorrow?  Michael Masor discusses why retirement planning should start well before year-end and how small decisions can create long-term ripple effects.  Learn how longevity, healthcare expenses, and l…

Changing Rules in Retirement & DIY Risks | Uncertainty with Social Security & A.I.'s Ever-growing Role

On this week’s episode: Retirement changes the rules, and the financial decisions that worked while you were earning a paycheck may need a second look. Michael Masor explores the risks of DIY Roth conversions, uncertainty surrounding Social Security, and the difference between accumulating savings …

Biggest Mistakes May Happen Before Retirement & A.I. as a Tool, Not the Whole Plan | Separating Market Noise from Real Risks & Getting Spouses on the Same Page

On this week’s episode: Could the biggest retirement mistakes happen before retirement even begins?  Michael Masor discusses why A.I. can be a useful educational tool but may fall short when it comes to personalized retirement planning.  Learn how to separate market noise from meaningful risks, why…

Retirement Mistakes That Can't Be Reversed & Common Pitfalls | Retirement is More Than Investments & Finding Purpose in Retirement

On this week’s episode: Some retirement mistakes can’t be reversed, which makes the decisions you make today more important than ever.  Michael Masor discusses common retirement planning pitfalls, including Roth conversion mistakes, Social Security uncertainty, healthcare costs, and creating reliab…

Accumulation Isn't Everything & Strategies for Risk | Common Questions & Balancing Saving with Spending

On this week’s episode: Retirement isn’t just about accumulating money. It’s about knowing how to use it with confidence.  Michael Masor discusses retirement income planning, market volatility, healthcare and long-term care considerations, and why having a strategy for risk matters as retirement ap…

A Growing Portfolio Doesn't Mean Growing Confidence & More Than Accumulation | Flexibility is Key & Fear Can Lead to Retirement Issues

On this week’s episode: A growing portfolio doesn't always mean you're confident enough to enjoy retirement. Michael Masor explains why retirement planning is about more than accumulating assets. It's about creating a strategy that addresses income, taxes, inflation, market volatility, and life's u…

Flexibility, Not a Date is Key & Options are Important for Retirees | A.I's Role in Retirement Planning & Readiness in Retirement

On this week’s episode: The strongest retirement plans aren’t built around a single date. They’re built around flexibility. Michael Masor explains why retirees need options for dealing with market volatility, healthcare costs, career changes, and unexpected life events. Learn how legacy planning go…

Are Fees, Taxes and A.I. Giving You the Whole Story?

On this week’s episode: The biggest retirement risks may be the ones you don't notice until it's too late.  Michael Masor discusses common retirement planning blind spots, including hidden fees, RMDs, Roth conversion considerations, Medicare surcharges, and the role annuities may play in an income …