Is your retirement plan ready for the unexpected twists ahead? In this episode, Brooks Bernhagen, the Retirement Referee, breaks down the latest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, reveals why gold’s record highs spark both excitement and caution, and shares strategies to separate emotion from smart investing. Tune in for practical insights on budgeting, Medicare, and building a resilient retirement portfolio—plus a candid take on FOMO and financial headlines.

Listen to Brooks every Saturday at 7 a.m. on KOTA.

Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://brooksfg.com/ to connect with Brooks and his team today!

Is your retirement plan ready for the unexpected twists ahead? In this episode, Brooks Bernhagen, the Retirement Referee, breaks down the latest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, reveals why gold&rsquo;s record highs spark both excitement and caution, and shares strategies to separate emotion from smart investing. Tune in for practical insights on budgeting, Medicare, and building a resilient retirement portfolio&mdash;plus a candid take on FOMO and financial headlines.
Listen to Brooks every Saturday at 7 a.m. on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kotaradio.com/">KOTA</a>.
Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit <a href="https://brooksfg.com/">https://brooksfg.com/</a> to connect with Brooks and his team today!

When your retirement gets down to game time, who do you want making the calls? Don’t settle for second-best – get the advisor that knows the rules.

The Retirement Referee, hosted by Brooks Financial Group founder Brooks Bernhagen, shows how to go by the rulebook and get the most out of your retirement. With experienced insights, weekly deep dives into the financial trends of the day, and the retirement tips you’re looking for, the Retirement Referee is always a podcast instant replay. Listen and subscribe today!

When your retirement gets down to game time, who do you want making the calls? Don’t settle for second-best – get the advisor that knows the rules.
The Retirement Referee, hosted by Brooks Financial Group founder Brooks Bernhagen, shows how to go by the rulebook and get the most out of your retirement. With experienced insights, weekly deep dives into the financial trends of the day, and the retirement tips you’re looking for, the Retirement Referee is always a podcast instant replay. Listen and subscribe today!

The Retirement Referee with Brooks Bernhagen

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