



Medicare, Timing, and Risk: Are You Ready for Retirement?
Ready to retire but unsure where to start? Rick and Granger Hughes break down the critical steps to building a retirement plan that works for you. From navigating Medicare enrollment and timing your retirement to managing investment risks, they share practical insights to help you make informed dec…

The Hidden Cost of Cashing Out: Are You Risking Your Retirement?
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your retirement? Many near-retirees are prematurely dipping into their savings, risking long-term security for short-term relief. This episode delves into the hidden consequences of early withdrawals and why they can derail decades of planning, examining the ripple ef…

Medicare, Taxes, and Care: The Hidden Choices That Shape Your Future
With layoffs, rising costs, and shifting markets, retirement planning has never been more critical. In this episode, Granger Hughes dives into the decisions that shape your future: Medicare choices, income strategies, tax considerations, and long-term care planning. Discover why understanding your …

The Hidden Tools of a Smart Retirement
What if retirement wasn’t just about saving money—but about finding purpose, navigating change, and protecting your future? In this episode of The Retirement Playbook, Rick and Granger Hughes delve into the deeper aspects of retirement planning. They unpack how having a clear sense of purpose can s…

Tricks, Treats, and Financial Truths
What do haunted houses and retirement have in common? More than you'd expect. In this Halloween-themed episode of The Retirement Playbook, Rick and Granger Hughes reveal the eerie parallels between spooky season and financial planning. From the chilling uncertainty of Social Security to the tricks …

Medicare, Annuities, and the Retirement Puzzle
What do rising interest rates mean for your retirement plan? In this episode of The Retirement Playbook, Rick and Granger Hughes explore how today’s shifting financial landscape, from Medicare updates to the evolving role of annuities, is influencing retirement strategies. They examine the ripple e…

Haunted by Retirement? Budgeting, Medicare & Social Security Unmasked
What do Halloween and retirement planning have in common? More than you think. In this episode of The Retirement Playbook, Rick and Granger Hughes unpack the spooky truths behind budgeting, Medicare choices, and Social Security’s uncertain future. They shed light on how annuities can offer stabilit…

Gen X and the Retirement Reality Check
What if your retirement plan is missing the most critical piece? In this episode of The Retirement Playbook, Rick and Granger Hughes unpack the often-overlooked complexities of retirement planning. From navigating Medicare and interpreting economic signals to tailoring strategies for Gen Xers, they…

Medicare, Annuities & Interest Rates; What’s Changing?
What if your retirement plan is missing critical updates that could cost you? In this episode of The Retirement Playbook, Rick and Granger Hughes unpack the latest shifts in Medicare, the evolving role of annuities, and how rising interest rates are reshaping investment strategies. They explore h…

Roth Conversions: A Smart Move or Risky Business?
In this episode of the Retirement Playbook, Rick and Granger Hughes discuss essential strategies for retirement planning, focusing on income generation, tax implications of Roth conversions, the future of Social Security, and investment strategies. They emphasize the importance of creating a sustai…