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…

Finding Purpose—and Income—in Retirement

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 reti…

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…

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…

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…

The Million Dollar Myth

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 incom…

Is Your Retirement Plan a Haunted House of Clutter?

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. Lear…

The Estate Planning Mistake That Could Cost Your Family

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 sha…

Retirement Rules You Should Break in 2025

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,…

When the Big Check Bounces: Lessons from a Lost Jackpot

What happens when a sweepstakes winner’s dream turns into a financial nightmare? This episode dives into the real-life story of a “$5,000-a-week-for-life” jackpot winner left empty-handed after a company bankruptcy. Steve Standley breaks down the risks of windfalls, the importance of planning, and …