Inflation quietly reshapes retirement long before most people notice the damage. On this episode, Steve Aul breaks down why inflation, taxes, and overlooked planning gaps pose real challenges for retirees. The conversation explores how rising costs erode purchasing power over time, common DIY retirement mistakes, and the disconnect between income, expenses, and long-term lifestyle expectations. Steve also touches on required minimum distributions, tax exposure, healthcare costs, and income strategies retirees are asking about today—highlighting why a coordinated plan matters as retirement landscapes continue to change.

Find out if you are on the right financial path to meet your retirement goals with a complimentary, quick 15-minute call with Aul Financial. Call 636-230-8824 or click here.

Hear the “The Aul Financial Hour” every Saturday at 10 AM and Sunday at 6 PM on KMOX News Radio 1120. And hear episodes of the podcast here: https://aulfinancialgroup.com/aul-media/ .

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Inflation quietly reshapes retirement long before most people notice the damage. On this episode, Steve Aul breaks down why inflation, taxes, and overlooked planning gaps pose real challenges for retirees. The conversation explores how rising costs erode purchasing power over time, common DIY retirement mistakes, and the disconnect between income, expenses, and long-term lifestyle expectations. Steve also touches on required minimum distributions, tax exposure, healthcare costs, and income strategies retirees are asking about today&mdash;highlighting why a coordinated plan matters as retirement landscapes continue to change.
Find out if you are on the right financial path to meet your retirement goals with a complimentary, quick 15-minute call with Aul Financial. Call 636-230-8824 or&nbsp;<a href="https://calendly.com/aulfg-info/15_consult?month=2025-05">click here</a>.
Hear the &ldquo;The Aul Financial Hour&rdquo; every Saturday at 10 AM and Sunday at 6 PM on KMOX News Radio 1120. And hear episodes of the podcast here:&nbsp;<a href="https://aulfinancialgroup.com/aul-media/">https://aulfinancialgroup.com/aul-media/</a> .
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As a baby boomer, retirement planning today is up to you. But you don’t have to go it alone! Steve Aul founded the Aul Financial Group in St. Louis to help people navigate the challenges of retirement. Steve hosts “The Aul Financial Hour” every weekend on KMOX News Radio 104.1 FM, Saturdays at 10am & Sundays at 6am, and on KFTK 97.1FM, Saturdays at 6:00am & 4:00pm. If you’re looking for lessons on 401(k)s, minimizing taxes, asset protection and creating lasting income in retirement….this podcast is for you! Find more at www.yourmoneymattersstl.com.

For a list of disclosures, please visit https://aulfinancialgroup.com/

 

As a baby boomer, retirement planning today is up to you. But you don&rsquo;t have to go it alone! Steve Aul founded the Aul Financial Group in St. Louis to help people navigate the challenges of retirement. Steve hosts &ldquo;The Aul Financial Hour&rdquo; every weekend on KMOX News Radio 104.1 FM, Saturdays at 10am &amp; Sundays at 6am, and on KFTK 97.1FM, Saturdays at 6:00am &amp; 4:00pm. If you&rsquo;re looking for lessons on 401(k)s, minimizing taxes, asset protection and creating lasting income in retirement&hellip;.this podcast is for you! Find more at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yourmoneymattersstl.com">www.yourmoneymattersstl.com</a>.
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For a list of disclosures, please visit <a href="https://aulfinancialgroup.com/">https://aulfinancialgroup.com/</a>
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The Aul Financial Hour

As a baby boomer, retirement planning today is up to you. But you don’t have to go it alone! Steve Aul founded the Aul Financial Group in St. Louis to help people navigate the challenges of retirement. Steve hosts “The Aul Financial Hour” every weekend on KMOX News Radio 104.1 FM, Saturdays at 10am & Sundays at 6am, and on KFTK 97.1FM, Saturdays at 6:00am & 4:00pm. If you’re looking for lessons on 401(k)s, minimizing taxes, asset protection and creating lasting income in retirement….this podcast is for you! Find more at www.yourmoneymattersstl.com.

For a list of disclosures, please visit https://aulfinancialgroup.com/

As a baby boomer, retirement planning today is up to you. But you don&rsquo;t have to go it alone! Steve Aul founded the Aul Financial Group in St. Louis to help people navigate the challenges of retirement. Steve hosts &ldquo;The Aul Financial Hour&rdquo; every weekend on KMOX News Radio 104.1 FM, Saturdays at 10am &amp; Sundays at 6am, and on KFTK 97.1FM, Saturdays at 6:00am &amp; 4:00pm. If you&rsquo;re looking for lessons on 401(k)s, minimizing taxes, asset protection and creating lasting income in retirement&hellip;.this podcast is for you! Find more at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.yourmoneymattersstl.com">www.yourmoneymattersstl.com</a>.
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For a list of disclosures, please visit <a href="https://aulfinancialgroup.com/">https://aulfinancialgroup.com/</a>