The Retirement Playbook
The Retirement Playbook
Join Rick and Granger Hughes on The Retirement Playbook, where they bring a unique perspective to the world of retirement planning. This dynamic father and son duo are dedicated to delivering top-notch financial education that combines conventional economic wisdom with the latest trends in the market. Their comprehensive approach equips you to navigate and overcome any financial challenges that li…Follow the podcast:
Is SpaceX Already Hiding in Your Retirement Portfolio?
Could your retirement portfolio already own SpaceX—and are you taking more risk than you realize? This week on The Retirement Playbook, Rick Hughes explores why looking under the hood of your investments matters, especially as new companies enter major indexes. He discusses balancing growth opport…
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Is Emotion the Real Risk in Your Retirement Plan?
What if the biggest threat to your retirement portfolio isn’t the market, it’s the emotional decisions you make during market swings? Granger Hughes explores why trying to time the market can be especially risky in retirement and how investors can pursue growth while managing risk. Joined by Brad …
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Grow Without the Guesswork: Smart Investing in Volatile Markets
Granger Hughes sits down with Brad Jenkins, of MarketGuard, to break down how investors can pursue long-term growth without losing sight of risk. The conversation dives into the role of disciplined, rules-based investing, why tax efficiency can have a major impact on real returns, and how personali…
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The Hidden Risk Behind Chasing the Next Big Investment
Chasing the next big thing can feel exciting, but is it helping or hurting your retirement plan? This episode explores the fine line between speculation and strategy, from IPO hype to the fear of missing out. The conversation shifts to building a flexible income plan using tax diversification, mul…
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The Hidden Costs of Waiting to Retire
What if waiting to retire costs you more than you expect? This episode unpacks the hidden risks shaping retirement today, from expiring tax codes and rising national debt to market bubble warnings and Social Security uncertainty. Rick Hughes explains why delaying withdrawals or relying too heavily…
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Are Today’s Markets Setting Up a Repeat of History?
What happens when today’s booming markets start to look a little too familiar to the past? Rick Hughes breaks down whether current economic conditions echo past downturns and why that matters for your retirement strategy. They explore balancing growth with protection, the risks retirees face witho…
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“The Retirement Myth: Why Your Number Might Not Matter Most”
What if retirement isn’t about hitting a magic number, but making your income outlast the unknown? This episode explores why focusing only on savings can miss the bigger picture. Granger Hughes breaks down the real drivers of a retirement plan, what’s coming in, what’s going out, and how income ge…
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Are Your Retirement Strategies Stuck in the Past?
What if the rules you’ve trusted for retirement no longer apply? In this episode, Granger Hughes examines outdated financial advice like “sell in May,” the traditional 60/40 portfolio, and the 4% rule. They discuss why market timing can fall short, how today’s algorithm-driven markets have chang…
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Why Retirement Isn’t a Number Game
What if retirement isn’t about hitting a magic number—but building the right income plan? This episode breaks down why a personalized strategy matters more than national averages and explores how retirees can turn savings into sustainable income. Using clear analogies like “layers of a cake” and …
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When Old Retirement Rules Stop Working
Old investing rules still get repeated, but today’s markets don’t always play by yesterday’s playbook. In this episode Granger Hughes breaks down why ideas like “sell in May,” the 60/40 portfolio, and the 4% rule are being re-examined in modern retirement planning. The conversation explores income …
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