Best Of: Can You Really Retire Early—or Just Hope You Can?

Retiring early sounds simple—until you start asking the right questions. In this episode, Matt Eilers breaks down why popular retirement checklists don’t tell the full story when it comes to deciding when you can actually retire. The conversation explores needs versus wants, emergency funds, mortga…

The “What If” Scenario That Can Change Everything

Ignoring long-term care planning can leave families facing difficult emotional and financial decisions when it matters most. In this episode, Matt Eilers discusses the real impact of unexpected health events, from caregiving burdens to the high cost of professional care. He explains why having a cl…

Best Of: The Retirement Spending Smile Most People Don’t Plan For

Retirement spending doesn’t move in a straight line—and that can catch a lot of people off guard. In this episode, Matt Eilers breaks down the “retirement spending smile,” explaining why expenses often rise early in retirement, dip in later years, and increase again as healthcare needs grow. He exp…

The Small Mistakes That Can Become Big Retirement Problems

The biggest retirement mistakes often come from the small financial details people overlook today. In this episode, Matt Eilers explains how “hidden risks” like required minimum distributions, tax planning gaps, and excess market exposure can create bigger challenges later in retirement. The conver…

The Two Retirement Worries That Matter Most

What if your biggest retirement fears could be narrowed down to just two concerns? In this episode, Matt Eilers explains why most retirement worries come down to health versus wealth—and how those two forces shape every financial decision in retirement. The conversation explores income versus longe…

The Four Money Conversations Every Couple Needs Before It’s Too Late

What happens when one spouse handles the money—and the other suddenly has to? In this episode, Matt Eilers breaks down the essential financial conversations couples must have long before retirement forces the issue. He explains why alignment on risk, roles, and record‑keeping is important, how to p…

A Conversation with Bill Murray and his family

Matt had the special chance to sit down with Bill Murray and his family at the 25th Annual Caddyshack Golf charity event. An incredible opportunity for The Retirement Caddie to talk to the legends of Caddyshack! Ready to get out of the rough and get your retirement plan in place? Contact Matt toda…

Best Of: Avoiding Lamborghini Fever: Smart Moves After an Unexpected Windfall

An inheritance may feel like a blessing—but it can also create challenges you never expected. In this episode, Matt Eilers breaks down the financial realities of the great wealth transfer, from hidden tax traps to handling retirement accounts that must be emptied within 10 years. He explains why pl…

Estate Planning Isn’t Just for the Rich—Here’s Why

More than half of Americans don’t have their estate planning basics in place—and many don’t realize why that matters until it’s too late. In this episode, Matt Eilers breaks down why wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives often get delayed and what can happen when important decisions …

Best Of: Beyond the Scorecard: Building a Retirement Plan That Fits You

With over 8 million baby boomers turning 65 in the next two years, the question isn’t just “Can I retire?”—it’s “Am I truly ready?” In this episode, Matt Eilers reveals why today’s retirement demands more than a simple checklist. Learn how to spot hidden blind spots like inflation, taxes, and marke…