From Waffle House Wisdom to Real Retirement Planning

What if the biggest retirement mistake is taking advice from the wrong source? Steve Standley reveals why timing Social Security, building multiple income streams, and involving both spouses in financial planning are crucial for retirement planning. Learn why a written blueprint matters, how to avo…

The Retirement Trap Zone No One Warns You About

What if the biggest tax mistakes in retirement happen years before you ever file a return? In this episode, Steve Standley explains why taxes shouldn’t be treated as a once‑a‑year problem—especially as you approach retirement. He breaks down the “retirement trap zone,” an important window when deci…

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

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…

Where Should Your Money Live in Retirement? The Three‑World Framework

How much cash is too much when you’re heading into retirement? In this episode, Steve Standley breaks down why sitting on excess cash can quietly work against you—and how to think more clearly about where your money actually belongs. Using Warren Buffett’s perspective as a starting point, Steve exp…

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

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…

The Three New‑Year Must‑Dos Every Retiree Should Know

Taxes may be the biggest surprise waiting for you in retirement—and they don’t go away when your paycheck does. In this episode, Steve Standley breaks down the top three priorities retirees should focus on as a new year begins, including how tax laws, RMDs, Social Security taxation, and IRMAA can q…

Retirement Risks, Survivor Benefits, and the Truth About Medicare IRMA with Heather Schreiber

Social Security isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision—and the wrong move can echo for decades. In this episode, Steve Standley and guest Heather Schreiber break down why timing, tax strategy, and survivor benefits matter so much for your retirement paycheck. Learn how rules of thumb can mislead, why p…

Best Of: Retirement Paycheck: Turning Savings into Stability

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 paych…

Best Of: Can You Save Too Much for 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 eff…

Why Retirement Needs a Simpler Plan

Sometimes the biggest risk to your retirement isn’t the market, but a portfolio that’s too complex to manage or one that is missing a true income plan. In this episode, Steve Standley explains why simplifying your accounts, consolidating old 401(k)s, and focusing on lifetime income can make all the…