Inflation isn’t loud—but it’s quietly draining your retirement paycheck every day. This episode unpacks what “hedging inflation” really means and why it’s less about complexity and more about protecting your income. Brooks Bernhagen explains how a retirement plan can outpace rising costs using growth-focused investments, inflation-linked options like TIPS and I Bonds, and flexible income strategies. Hear how bucket planning, income annuities, and cost-of-living adjustments help retirees stay ahead of inflation without panic—and why a static plan can fall behind.

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Inflation isn&rsquo;t loud&mdash;but it&rsquo;s quietly draining your retirement paycheck every day. This episode unpacks what &ldquo;hedging inflation&rdquo; really means and why it&rsquo;s less about complexity and more about protecting your income. Brooks Bernhagen explains how a retirement plan can outpace rising costs using growth-focused investments, inflation-linked options like TIPS and I Bonds, and flexible income strategies. Hear how bucket planning, income annuities, and cost-of-living adjustments help retirees stay ahead of inflation without panic&mdash;and why a static plan can fall behind.
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!