Why the 4% Rule Can Be the Wrong Question for Retirement

What if the biggest retirement rule you’ve heard doesn’t actually apply to you? This episode breaks down why common advice like the 4% rule can create unnecessary fear, and how real retirement planning starts with understanding income, not just account balances. Ron Ray walks through how Social Se…

Why Annuities Aren’t What You’ve Been Told

Annuities get a lot of hate, but are they misunderstood more than misused? This episode breaks down what annuities actually are, why so many retirees are turning to them, and how guaranteed income fits into today’s pension‑light retirement landscape. Ron Ray explains common misconceptions, the di…

Retirement Isn’t Linear Here’s Why That Matters

Retirement rarely follows a straight line, and that’s where real planning begins. In this episode Ron Ray explores how retirees can prepare for the unexpected, from health disruptions and long-term care needs to housing decisions and the emotional side of retirement. Using “choose your own adventur…

When Saving Stops and Spending Gets Hard

Seeing your retirement balance drop can feel wrong, but what if that’s exactly when the hardest decisions begin? This episode digs into the often-overlooked shift from saving to spending in retirement and why many people find that transition unsettling. Ron Ray explains the concept of “decumulation…

Why Spending in Retirement Feels Harder Than Saving

  When retirement finally shows up, why does spending your own money feel so hard? In this episode, Ron Ray unpacks the emotional side of retirement income, including why people hesitate to use what they’ve saved. The conversation explores the idea of “permission to spend,” using simple analogies …

Retirement Myths That Deserve a Second Look

What if some of the most common retirement “truths” aren’t true at all? This episode of To Your Health and Wealth takes a hard look at widely held assumptions around estate planning, budgeting in retirement, Social Security, healthcare costs, and spending rules of thumb. Ron Ray explains why many p…

Stop Swinging for the Fences: Why Retirement Is a Singles-and-Doubles Game

Trying to hit a home run with your retirement plan might be riskier than you think. Using a baseball analogy, Ron Ray breaks down why consistency, singles and doubles can matter more than swinging for the fences as retirement approaches. The conversation covers shifting from growth to income, manag…

How Much Is “Enough” for Retirement, and Who Decides?

How much income do you really need in retirement, and why is the answer different for everyone?  In this episode, Ron Ray of Turning 65 Solutions breaks down the core questions retirees and pre‑retirees face when building a retirement strategy. The conversation explores how personalized planning p…

When Volatility Meets Retirement: What Retirees Need to Consider

Rising prices, shaky markets, and longer retirements are forcing today’s retirees to rethink how their money works in the real world. In this episode, Ron Ray breaks down the unique financial pressures facing retirees and pre-retirees, from inflation’s quiet erosion of purchasing power to the chall…

Is Your Retirement Plan on Autopilot? It Might Be Time to Check In

When was the last time you really checked in on your retirement plan... last year, or never? Most people are more consistent about maintaining their homes than reviewing their financial plans, yet retirement isn’t a “set it and forget it” decision. Just like a house needs regular upkeep, your ret…