When Headlines Hijack Your Retirement Decisions

What if the biggest threat to your retirement isn’t the market—but your emotions? In this episode of The Real Money Coach Podcast, Tony Jackson unpacks how headlines, fear, and financial “programming” can drive smart people into bad money decisions. From market volatility and FOMO to misconceptions…

Is Retirement Really a Money Problem—or a Confidence Problem?

Many people aren’t facing a retirement shortfall—they’re facing a confidence gap. In this episode, Tony Jackson responds to recent research highlighting why so many Americans feel unprepared for retirement, even after years of saving. The conversation focuses on the importance of having a written p…

The Retirement Assumptions That Can Cost You the Most

The biggest threats to retirement often come from assumptions we don’t even realize we’re making. In this episode of The Real Money Coach, Tony Jackson challenges common beliefs about longevity, health, inflation, markets, and taxes—and explains how those assumptions can quietly undermine retiremen…

Is 10% Enough for Retirement?

Is saving a flat 10% really enough—or even the right question to ask? In this episode, Tony Jackson challenges one‑size‑fits‑all retirement rules and shifts the conversation toward lifestyle, risk, and timing. The discussion explores how saving rates change over a career, why the “retirement red zo…

Will Your Money Last as Long as You Do?

Living into your 80s and 90s is becoming common—but planning your money to last that long isn’t. In this episode of The Real Money Coach Podcast, Tony Jackson dives into longevity planning and the real challenges of stretching retirement dollars over decades. The conversation explores sequence of r…

What You Say in Your First Retirement Meeting Matters

Your first retirement meeting isn’t about numbers—it’s about you! In this episode of The Real Money Coach Podcast, Tony Jackson explores why mindset, honesty, and communication shape every financial decision that follows. The conversation looks at what really happens in an initial planning meeting,…

If Social Security Changes, What Does That Mean for Your Retirement?

What happens if Social Security pays less than expected? In this episode of The Real Money Coach, Tony Jackson examines growing concerns around the future of Social Security and what potential funding shortfalls could mean for retirement income. The conversation explores why relying too heavily on …

The Senior Tax Deduction—and What It Doesn’t Solve

A new tax deduction for seniors sounds simple—until you see how it fits into the bigger retirement tax picture. On this episode of The Real Money Coach, Tony Jackson breaks down the new senior deduction, how it phases out, and why taxes remain one of the most misunderstood parts of retirement. The …

Beyond the Headlines: Preparing Without Panic

When headlines get loud, fear is easy—but preparation takes discipline. In this episode of The Real Money Coach Podcast, Tony Jackson discusses why wisdom, not worry, should shape financial decisions during uncertain times. Drawing on decades of experience and lived perspective, he breaks down how …

The Insurance Surprise That Even a NASCAR Star Didn’t See Coming

What happens when a celebrity discovers the fine print on a multimillion‑dollar insurance policy isn’t what they thought? In this episode, Tony Jackson breaks down the lawsuit involving NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and the lessons every retiree can take from it. From understanding how indexed universal…