Could Losing a Spouse Increase Your Taxes Overnight?

Losing a spouse is heartbreaking, but what if the financial impact is far greater than most families ever expect? In this episode of Texas-Sized Retirement...Simplified, Dave Hodson and Glen Hancock explore the often-overlooked tax challenges that arise after the loss of a spouse. They discuss the …

What Replaces Your Paycheck When You Retire?

For decades, a paycheck showed up like clockwork. But what replaces that reliability when retirement begins? In this episode of Texas-Sized Retirement...Simplified, Dave Hodson and Glen Hancock explore the concept of creating income for life and why many retirees are looking for ways to turn their …

What Happens When Every Day Feels Like a Weekend in Retirement?

Could lifestyle creep quietly derail your retirement without you even noticing? In this episode of Texas-Sized Retirement Simplified, Dave Hodson and Glen Hancock explore how small spending increases, subscription services, hobbies, travel, inflation, and lifestyle upgrades can gradually put pressu…

What Financial Wisdom Should Every Grandparent Pass Down?

What money lessons do grandparents hope their families will carry long after they're gone? In this special Grandparents Day episode, financial advisors and proud grandfathers Dave Hodson and Glen Hancock share timeless wisdom learned from generations of family, farming, hard work, and financial pla…

A New Way to Build Wealth for the Next Generation

What if a simple account could give the next generation a financial head start? In this episode, Dave Hodson and Glen Hancock break down the new “Trump Accounts for Kids,” including how they work, who qualifies, and what makes them different from traditional savings tools. The conversation explores…

The Long-Term Care Plan Most People Don’t Have

What if one unexpected health event could change everything about your financial future? In this episode, Dave Hodson and Glen Hancock dive into the realities of long-term care planning and why waiting too long can leave families scrambling. The conversation explores how quickly life can shift afte…

Why Your Cash Might Be Working Against You

Could your savings be quietly losing value—even while it looks like it’s growing? In this episode, Glen Hancock explores the concept of “lazy money” and why cash sitting in low-yield accounts may be falling behind inflation. He breaks down how taxes, rising costs, and hidden loss of purchasing powe…

The Hidden Cost of Caring for Aging Parents

What if caring for a loved one quietly puts your own retirement at risk? In this episode, Dave Hodson and Glen Hancock dive into the real financial and emotional impact of caregiving and why so many families are caught unprepared. They explore the rising costs of long-term care, common misconceptio…

Timeless Investing Lessons from Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett stepping down at 95 isn’t just the end of an era—it’s a chance to revisit the timeless principles behind his success. In this episode of Texas‑Sized Retirement...Simplified, financial advisors David Hodson and Glen Hancock unpack Warren Buffett’s most enduring investment lessons and …

Annuities Explained: What Most People Get Wrong

Annuities are being purchased at record levels—but most people still aren’t sure what they actually are. In this episode of Texas Size Retirement...Simplified, financial advisors David Hodson and Glen Hancock break down the confusion surrounding annuities and why they continue to spark strong opini…