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What if retirement isn’t about stopping work, but having the freedom to choose your next move? Steve Standley shares why planning for retirement is essential—even if you love your job—and how unexpected changes can force your hand.

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What if retirement isn&rsquo;t about stopping work, but having the freedom to choose your next move? Steve Standley shares why planning for retirement is essential&mdash;even if you love your job&mdash;and how unexpected changes can force your hand.
Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve <a href="https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group">today</a>.

Best Of: Retirement: Planning for Freedom, Not Just an Exit

What if your biggest retirement worry isn’t how much you’ve saved, but how you’ll turn it into income you can count on? Steve Standley explores the emotional and financial shift from asset accumulation to income planning, sharing real stories and practical strategies for building a retirement paycheck. Learn why a written plan, guaranteed income, and clear communication matter—and how understanding both the logic and the emotions behind your choices can help you enjoy the next chapter.

Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today.

What if your biggest retirement worry isn&rsquo;t how much you&rsquo;ve saved, but how you&rsquo;ll turn it into income you can count on? Steve Standley explores the emotional and financial shift from asset accumulation to income planning, sharing real stories and practical strategies for building a retirement paycheck. Learn why a written plan, guaranteed income, and clear communication matter&mdash;and how understanding both the logic and the emotions behind your choices can help you enjoy the next chapter.
Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve <a href="https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group">today</a>.

Best Of: Retirement Paycheck: Turning Savings into Stability

What happens when the paycheck stops—and how do you find purpose in retirement? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley explores the challenge of replacing your work identity, building reliable income streams, and staying active for a fulfilling 20, 30, or even 40-year retirement. Learn why a written, customized plan matters, how to balance growth and preservation, and why ignoring headlines can help you focus on what truly matters. Discover strategies for keeping your mind and finances healthy, and why income—not just assets—is the real outcome in retirement.

Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today.

What happens when the paycheck stops&mdash;and how do you find purpose in retirement? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley explores the challenge of replacing your work identity, building reliable income streams, and staying active for a fulfilling 20, 30, or even 40-year retirement. Learn why a written, customized plan matters, how to balance growth and preservation, and why ignoring headlines can help you focus on what truly matters. Discover strategies for keeping your mind and finances healthy, and why income&mdash;not just assets&mdash;is the real outcome in retirement.
Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve <a href="https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group">today</a>.

Finding Purpose—and Income—in Retirement

Is it possible to save too much for retirement—and what happens if you do? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley explores the balance between diligent saving and enjoying life, the risks of relying only on asset accumulation, and why income planning is the real key to effective retirement planning. Learn how required minimum distributions and tax planning can impact your future, and discover why a written, customized plan matters more than ever. Find out how to make your wealth work for you, not just sit on paper.

Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today.

Is it possible to save too much for retirement&mdash;and what happens if you do? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley explores the balance between diligent saving and enjoying life, the risks of relying only on asset accumulation, and why income planning is the real key to effective retirement planning. Learn how required minimum distributions and tax planning can impact your future, and discover why a written, customized plan matters more than ever. Find out how to make your wealth work for you, not just sit on paper.
Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve&nbsp;<a href="https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group">today</a>.

Can You Save Too Much for Retirement?

Are you at risk of fumbling your retirement just before the goal line? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley reveals why the five to ten years before and after retirement are critical for avoiding costly mistakes. Learn how to dial in your risk tolerance, build a reliable income floor, and protect against inflation and long-term care surprises. Discover why emotional investing and DIY strategies can leave you exposed—and how a written, flexible plan and tools like MarketGuard can help you retire.

Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today.

Are you at risk of fumbling your retirement just before the goal line? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley reveals why the five to ten years before and after retirement are critical for avoiding costly mistakes. Learn how to dial in your risk tolerance, build a reliable income floor, and protect against inflation and long-term care surprises. Discover why emotional investing and DIY strategies can leave you exposed&mdash;and how a written, flexible plan and tools like MarketGuard can help you retire.
Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve <a href="https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group">today</a>.

Are You About to Fumble Your Retirement at the Goal Line?

Is your retirement portfolio built for the next market crash—or are you risking too much in the “trap zone”? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley explores why the five to ten years before and after retirement are critical for dialing back risk, building a reliable income floor, and ensuring your plan can adapt to life’s surprises. Learn how to assess your true risk tolerance, diversify wisely, and avoid DIY mistakes. Discover why working with an experienced advisor and having a written, flexible plan is key to retiring.

Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today.

Is your retirement portfolio built for the next market crash&mdash;or are you risking too much in the &ldquo;trap zone&rdquo;? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley explores why the five to ten years before and after retirement are critical for dialing back risk, building a reliable income floor, and ensuring your plan can adapt to life&rsquo;s surprises. Learn how to assess your true risk tolerance, diversify wisely, and avoid DIY mistakes. Discover why working with an experienced advisor and having a written, flexible plan is key to retiring.
Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve&nbsp;<a href="https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group">today</a>.

Are You Risking Too Much in Retirement’s Trap Zone?

Is chasing the “magic number” for retirement—like a million dollars—really the key to happiness, or just a myth? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley reveals why most retirees don’t hit that milestone, yet still find satisfaction in retirement. Learn how guaranteed income streams, phased retirements, and planning for rising medical costs can help you retire with confidence. Discover why uncertainty, fear, and lack of a written plan hold people back—and how proactive steps can make all the difference.

Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today.

Is chasing the &ldquo;magic number&rdquo; for retirement&mdash;like a million dollars&mdash;really the key to happiness, or just a myth? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley reveals why most retirees don&rsquo;t hit that milestone, yet still find satisfaction in retirement. Learn how guaranteed income streams, phased retirements, and planning for rising medical costs can help you retire with confidence. Discover why uncertainty, fear, and lack of a written plan hold people back&mdash;and how proactive steps can make all the difference.
Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve <a href="https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group">today</a>.

The Million Dollar Myth

Is your retirement plan haunted by clutter and confusion—just like an over-the-top Halloween display? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley explores how too many accounts, overlapping investments, and lack of communication can leave your financial future in disarray. Learn why simplifying your portfolio, involving both spouses, and scheduling regular reviews are key to avoiding costly mistakes. Discover the importance of proactive planning, trust funding, and working with an advisor who asks the right questions—so you can retire more confidently.

Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today.

Is your retirement plan haunted by clutter and confusion&mdash;just like an over-the-top Halloween display? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley explores how too many accounts, overlapping investments, and lack of communication can leave your financial future in disarray. Learn why simplifying your portfolio, involving both spouses, and scheduling regular reviews are key to avoiding costly mistakes. Discover the importance of proactive planning, trust funding, and working with an advisor who asks the right questions&mdash;so you can retire more confidently.
Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve&nbsp;<a href="https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group">today</a>.

Is Your Retirement Plan a Haunted House of Clutter?

What happens to your “stuff” when you’re gone—and why does estate planning matter more than you think? This episode of the Retirement Paycheck Show unpacks the real-life consequences of neglecting beneficiary designations, power of attorney, and property ownership across counties. Steve Stanley shares stories that reveal how simple oversights can lead to costly probate and family headaches. Learn why starting the conversation now can save your loved ones time, money, and stress.

Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today.

What happens to your &ldquo;stuff&rdquo; when you&rsquo;re gone&mdash;and why does estate planning matter more than you think? This episode of the Retirement Paycheck Show unpacks the real-life consequences of neglecting beneficiary designations, power of attorney, and property ownership across counties. Steve Stanley shares stories that reveal how simple oversights can lead to costly probate and family headaches. Learn why starting the conversation now can save your loved ones time, money, and stress.
Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve <a href="https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group">today</a>.

The Estate Planning Mistake That Could Cost Your Family

Is your retirement plan built on outdated rules that could sabotage your future? This episode of the Retirement Paycheck Show exposes why classic advice like the “4% rule,” avoiding annuities, and spending as little as possible may not fit today’s realities. Steve Standley breaks down new research, share real-life stories, and reveal how a modern approach can help you enjoy your go-go years without fear. Discover the risks of sticking to old formulas—and what smarter strategies look like in 2025.

Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today.

Is your retirement plan built on outdated rules that could sabotage your future? This episode of the Retirement Paycheck Show exposes why classic advice like the &ldquo;4% rule,&rdquo; avoiding annuities, and spending as little as possible may not fit today&rsquo;s realities. Steve Standley breaks down new research, share real-life stories, and reveal how a modern approach can help you enjoy your go-go years without fear. Discover the risks of sticking to old formulas&mdash;and what smarter strategies look like in 2025.
Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve&nbsp;<a href="https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group">today</a>.

Retirement Rules You Should Break in 2025

Tune in each week as Steve Standley from Standley Financial Group brings you clear, practical retirement planning tips and advice on demand! With more than 25 years of industry experience, Steve helps you make sense of retirement income planning, insurance options, Social Security optimization, tax-efficient strategies, and more – anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re nearing retirement, already enjoying it, or just starting to plan, “The Retirement Paycheck Show” offers helpful tips and real-world insights to help you make the most of your hard-earned assets and enjoy the retirement you deserve!

Tune in each week as Steve Standley from Standley Financial Group brings you clear, practical retirement planning tips and advice on demand! With more than 25 years of industry experience, Steve helps you make sense of retirement income planning, insurance options, Social Security optimization, tax-efficient strategies, and more &ndash; anytime, anywhere. Whether you&rsquo;re nearing retirement, already enjoying it, or just starting to plan, &ldquo;The Retirement Paycheck Show&rdquo; offers helpful tips and real-world insights to help you make the most of your hard-earned assets and enjoy the retirement you deserve!

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