Should You Still Own Stocks After You Retire?

Think retirement means abandoning stocks altogether? This episode explores why staying invested may still play an important role in retirement. Abe Abich discusses balancing growth and protection, managing inflation risk, generating income through investments, and avoiding the pitfalls of becoming …

The Retirement Tax Trap Many Savers Never See Coming

A single retirement withdrawal could trigger a costly chain reaction. In this episode from this past weekend’s radio show, Abe Abich explains how required minimum distributions (RMDs) can affect taxes, Social Security taxation, and Medicare premiums. He also discusses proactive strategies such as R…

The Truth About Retiring Early: Is It Closer Than You Think?

Could retiring earlier than you thought be more about planning than hitting a magic number? This episode explores what it really takes to retire before traditional retirement age. Ryan Oliver discusses key factors including lifestyle expenses, income sources, healthcare costs, portfolio withdrawals…

Could Your “Safe” Investments Be Riskier Than You Think?

Could the investments you consider safest be creating risks you don’t see? In this episode, Abe Abich explores retirement risks that extend beyond market volatility, including inflation, longevity, cash holdings, and bond-related challenges. He explains why preserving purchasing power, maintaining …

Could One Bad Market Year Change Your Retirement?

Could a 20% market loss, rising taxes, or a lack of planning put your retirement at risk? From this past weekend's radio show, Abe Abich discusses why limiting large losses, creating retirement income strategies, and addressing potential tax challenges are key considerations for retirees. He shares…

The 5 Retirement Decisions You May Regret Most

Could one retirement decision today create challenges years down the road? In this episode of the Retirement Key Podcast, Justin Doback explores five common retirement regrets and the planning considerations behind them. Topics include Social Security claiming strategies, creating a retirement inco…

Could Too Much Cash Be Hurting Your Retirement?

Could holding too much cash in retirement create risks you don’t see coming? In this episode, Ryan Oliver discusses why cash may feel safe during uncertain markets but can present challenges when it becomes a long-term strategy. He explains the effects of inflation, opportunity cost, taxes, and ret…

How Your Investments Should Change in Your 50s & 60s

Could the biggest retirement investment mistake happen after you've already saved enough? In this episode, Abe Abich explains how retirement planning shifts from focusing primarily on growth to balancing income, protection, and risk management. He discusses common investor mistakes, the importance …

The Retirement Risk That Can Catch Even Prepared Investors Off Guard

Could a market downturn in the early years of retirement have a bigger impact than you realize? From this past weekend’s radio show, Abe Abich discusses sequence of returns risk, why the timing of withdrawals matters in retirement, and strategies retirees may consider to manage market volatility. H…

Are These Popular Retirement Rules Leading You in the Wrong Direction?

What if some of the most common retirement rules are no longer built for today’s retirees? In this episode, Abe Abich examines five long-standing retirement guidelines and why they may deserve a second look. Topics include the 4% rule, relying on home equity, paying off a mortgage before retirement…