



Could Small Decisions Today Cost You in Retirement Tomorrow?
Are the little financial habits you ignore today quietly shaping your retirement tomorrow? In this episode, Lawrence Olivier and Redd Sessions explore how everyday decisions, can have a lasting impact on your retirement. From claiming Social Security and managing taxes, to spending confidently and …

What Happens If You Have to Navigate Retirement Alone?
What happens when you're the only person responsible for every financial, healthcare, and life decision in retirement? In this episode, Lawrence Olivier and Redd Sessions explore the realities of solo aging and why planning ahead becomes even more important when you don't have a spouse or partner t…

Work One More Year… or Retire Sooner? The Real Trade-Off
Does working one more year really change your retirement or just delay it? In this episode, Lawrence Olivier and Redd Sessions unpack the idea sparked by Dr. Oz that an extra year in the workforce could make a meaningful difference. They explore when it might help, and when retiring sooner could ma…

Money Talks Couples Avoid, Until It’s Too Late
Are you and your spouse truly on the same page financially or avoiding the conversations that matter most? In this episode, Lawrence Olivier and Redd Sessions explore the essential money talks every couple should have before and during retirement. From building a reliable income plan and preparing …

Roth Conversions: When the Pitch Sounds Too Good
If someone promises a “tax‑free” Roth conversion—for a $5,000 fee—it’s time to pause and ask hard questions. In this episode of Your Retirement, Your Story, Lawrence Olivier and Redd Sessions unpack a concerning Roth conversion pitch featured in a MarketWatch advice column. Together, they explain w…

Understanding the Annuity Puzzle
Annuities are more popular than ever—yet most people still misunderstand what they actually do. In this episode of Your Retirement, Your Story, Lawrence Olivier and Redd Sessions unpack the “annuity puzzle” and explain why this tool often gets a bad reputation. They break down the different types o…

The New Retirement Product Everyone’s Talking About
Target date funds and annuities aren’t supposed to collide—but Vanguard just made it happen. In this episode of Your Retirement, Your Story, Lawrence Olivier and Redd Sessions unpack Vanguard’s new target date fund with an annuity option and explore what it could mean for retirees. They discuss why…

Money Math Isn’t the Hard Part — THIS Is
Money avoidance, fear of judgment, and unspoken assumptions quietly shape the way people plan for retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement, Your Story, Lawrence Olivier and Redd Sessions explore the psychology behind working with a financial advisor and why emotions often matter as much as th…

Expect the Unexpected: Retirement Lessons from the Cosmos
What do comets, market crashes, and retirement have in common? In this episode of “Your Retirement, Your Story,” Lawrence Olivier and Redd Sessions tackle the unpredictable side of retirement planning. From preparing for the unexpected to managing emotions during market swings, they discuss how to …

The New Rules of Retirement: Are You Ready for Change?
What does it really take to start the new year with financial confidence? In this episode of “Your Retirement, Your Story,” retirement experts Lawrence Olivier and Redd Sessions unpack the strategies and mindsets that matter most for retirees and pre-retirees. From Roth conversions and tax law chan…