Decoding Retirement

Prospective retirees hoping to cash in their Social Security after 2033 may be in for a rude awakening. The 2025 Trustees Report confirmed that the program will only be able to pay 77% of the expected disbursements after 2033, and with the expected tax cuts from the new Republican budget bill, that number could shrink even faster. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with certified retirement management advisor Marcia Mantell about these findings and more, delving into the serious implications for your retirement. Marcia discusses what you can do to make up for the shortfall, how US birth...

The Republican tax bill has been signed into law, and many of its provisions will affect retirement and benefits for millions of Americans. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell discusses the bill with Jae Oh, CFP and education fellow at the Alliance for Lifetime Income, diving into the complex provisions and adjustments that could directly impact you. Jae gives his expert insight on changes in plan eligibility, funding for Medicare, and increases in the cost of coverage. For actionable advice that will get you ahead of the curve, check out this episode of Decoding Retirement.<...

What are the biggest mistakes people make when managing their retirement accounts? This week on Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell dives into the complex world of IRAs with "the IRA Whisperer" Denise Appleby, CEO of Appleby Retirement Consulting. Denise discusses what to do if you miss your required minimum distribution, the best way to do a 401(k) rollover, and the IRS forms you need to stay on top of your retirement. To hear expert insight on a key component of retirement planning, check out this episode of Decoding Retirement.

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Can AI really replace a skilled financial professional? In this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Nick Holeman, director of financial planning at Betterment, about why you might not want to ditch your adviser for a chatbot just yet. Nick also discusses how to utilize the Roth conversion window, how political uncertainty is affecting the market, and approaching your investments algorithmically to focus on goals, not just growth. Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell.

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Planning for what happens to your finances when you're gone can be a tough but necessary conversation. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Jeffrey Levine, chief planning officer of Focus Partners Wealth, about balancing a happy retirement with a sizable nest egg for your family to inherit. Jeffrey discusses how to maximize tax efficiency, how aggressive your portfolio should be, and how to ensure your expenses don't exceed your income.

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As the Trump administration's budget bill works its way through Congress, many people are wondering how the bill's provisions on taxes and Social Security will affect their finances. On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Lisa Featherngill, national director of wealth planning at Comerica Bank. Lisa discusses what deductions are likely to stay in the bill, the solvency of Social Security, and how retirees may have to adjust their spending.

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Are you part of the record-breaking cohort of people reaching retirement age this year? On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Fiona Greig, global head of investor research and policy at Vanguard. Fiona discusses how to generate steady income to last through your golden years, and sheds light on helpful tools like auto-enrollment in company retirement plans and asset calculators to give your retirement a boost.

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College has long been seen as a ticket to the middle class, but does that still hold true when paying for college seems more and more out of reach for the average American family? On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Tricia Scarlata, head of education savings for J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Both being parents of college-age children, Bob and Tricia talk about the importance of saving early in tax-advantaged accounts, being realistic about financial aid, and how retirement savings are often affected by paying for your child's education.

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On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Chris Herman, head of personal retirement at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Having dealt with caregiving for his mother for nearly 25 years, Chris discusses the often unforeseen difficulties that come with managing finances for an elderly family member. In this wide-ranging conversation, Bob and Chris talk about the necessity of having difficult conversations, budgeting for anticipated future expenses, and making sure your children are also getting a financial education.

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The new administration has made some people uneasy about the future of Social Security and whether or not it will remain solvent when they expect to retire.On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Andy Smith, executive director of financial planning at Edelman Financial Engines, about facing retirement with a "one-size-fits-none" approach. Smith emphasizes maximizing tax efficiency for your income withdrawals, being realistic about your goals, and the impact of longevity on your retirement.

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"Will I run out of money" is a question on every retiree's mind. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Michael Conrath, Chief Retirement Strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management, to discuss JP Morgan's new edition of their 'Guide to Retirement.' Michael discusses how to replace income during retirement, what keeps older Americans in the workforce, and how inflation will affect your retirement goals.

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Tariffs, high prices, and the risk of "stagflation" are all pressing issues for those who are planning their retirement. Should people stay the course, or is it time to rethink their investment strategies? On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Wealth Advisor at Concurrent Wealth Management Dr. Preston Cherry to talk about his new book, his growth philosophy, and making tactical shifts in your portfolio to help smooth out any bumpy rides.

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With the current volatility in equities, people approaching retirement age are feeling nervous. Are they right to worry or can this newfound risk be effectively navigated? On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Chris Littlefield, President of Retirement Income Solutions at Principal, to discuss adjusting your portfolio to match the moment, common retirement mistakes, and how to tell when it's the right time to retire.

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Reverse mortgages have been called risky and confusing - but what if everything you thought you knew was wrong? On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Don Graves, Founder of the Housing Wealth Institute, to find out the surprising ways reverse mortgages could supercharge your retirement income. Find out how it could change your golden years forever.

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SoFi Head of Advice & Planning Brian Walsh joins Robert 'Bob' Powell on Decoding Retirement to lay out the best way investors and retirement planners should deal with market volatility. Together they break down and decode standard deviation, behavioral finance, and various digital money management tools including robo advice.

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Financial expert Christine Benz joins Robert "Bob" Powell on Decoding Retirement to break down key lessons for a secure and fulfilling retirement. From navigating Social Security changes and smart spending strategies to finding purpose beyond work, Christine shares insights from her new book, How to Retire. Whether you're planning ahead or already retired, this episode offers practical advice to make the most of your next chapter.

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Discover the new reality of multi-generational living in this episode of Decoding Retirement. Host Robert "Bob" Powell and guest Sherry Finkel Murphy break down the "Triple Decker Club Sandwich" generation, exploring how shifting family dynamics, housing challenges, and longevity planning are reshaping retirement.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell interviews retirement planning expert Wade Pfau to discuss key strategies for ensuring financial security in retirement. They explore the importance of calculating a funded ratio, managing risks like longevity and inflation, and recent policy changes affecting Social Security and inherited IRAs.  

Find out everything you need to know about your time horizon, and why you shouldn't inundate yourself with short term news.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Nick Nefouse, Blackrock Head of LifePath, about how to unravel and understand common retirement misconceptions.

Find out everything you need to know about your time horizon, and why you shouldn't inundate yourself with short term news.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Bill Bengen, "4% rule" Researcher/Author of "A Richer Retirement", about how to create retirement income plans.

Find out everything you need to know about the new and improved "4.7% rule".

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Olivia Mitchell, Professor at Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, to discuss how to deal with retirement regrets.

Find out everything you need to know about the imminent insolvency of the social security trust fund and more.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Steph Guild, Robinhood Senior Director of Investment Strategy, to discuss the many different factors to consider when creating and modifying your investment and saving strategy.

Find out everything you need to know about your time horizon, risk tolerance, and more.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Jean Chatzky, HerMoney Podcast Host, to discuss the most recent statistics of retirement savers and why there are reasons to be optimistic.

Find out how auto enrollment and auto escalation are significantly helping individuals save for retirement in this week's episode of Decoding Retirement.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Kerry Hannon, Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist, and Molly Moorehead, Yahoo Finance Personal Finance Editor, to discuss the Employee Retirement Income Security Act on its 50 year anniversary.

Find out everything you need to know about the law and how it affects modern day retirement planners.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with David Blanchett, Head of Retirement Research at PGIM DC Solutions, and Doug Boneparth, Bone fide Wealth President & Founder, to discuss investment risk over time, longevity risk, and how to prioritize different savings goals.

Find out why personal finance is personal and why you need to consider your circumstances before following through on an investment strategy.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Michael Conrath, Chief Retirement Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, to discuss the dwindling Social Security trust fund and what adjustments future retirees should make.

Social Security is scheduled to go away by 2034. What actions should retirement planners who may have been relying on payouts from the trust fund take? And what are some ways they can balance retirement savings with saving for education expenses?

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Laurie Rowley, Icon Savings Plan Founder & CEO, to discuss why the modern American workforce is in a retirement crisis.

The traditional 401(k) plan was established over 50 years ago. Why does it no longer work for the modern workforce? Laurie argues that the biggest issue is its portability. So what can Americans workers do and should they transition away from the traditional 401(k)?

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Frtiz Gilbert, Founder and Author of The Retirement Manifesto, to discuss the non-financial side of retirement.

The focus always seems to be on money and saving for retirement. But the truth is once you enter retirement, your thinking shifts away from money almost completely, as outlined by Fritz with his 90/10 rule. So how do you find purpose and identity once you've left your job for good?

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Ed Slott, IRA Expert, Professional Speaker, and Author, to discuss everything you need to know about IRAs and Roth IRAs.

The world of IRAs can be extremely complex. There are many things to consider including the different types of IRA beneficiaries, the impact of Secure act 2.0, the power of life insurance, and whether to contribute to an IRA or Roth IRA.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Lazetta Rainey Braxton, founder and managing principal at The Real Wealth Coterie to discuss everything you need to know about generational wealth transfer, the wealth gap, and how to have "the talk" with family members.

Communication is vital when you're planning for the financial future of yourself and loved ones. It's important to be strategic when planning those tricky conversations with your family when ensuring everyone's financial wellbeing.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Sharon Carson, J.P. Morgan Asset Management Retirement Insights Strategist and Surya Kolluri, Head of the TIAA Institute to discuss everything you need to know about long-term care.

It can be challenging to plan for retirement on top of the potential expense of paid care. Surya and Sharon offer their expertise on the subject and delve into the nitty-gritty of long-term care and how to be prepared for the unexpected.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell, and Chris Ceder, Goldman Sachs Asset Management Senior Retirement Strategist, break down the key takeaways from Goldman Sachs annual Retirement Survey & Insights Report, the financial vortex, personalized planning and advice, financial wellness programs, AI, and more.

What is the difference between the fed funds rate and the discount rate? Find out in our special segment, Ask Bob, where Bob answers the most common retirement and investing questions from our listeners.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell speaks with Michael Kitces, Buckingham Wealth Partners Head of Planning Strategy and Reeya Patel, University of Florida Wealth Management Student about the world of financial advisors. The two offer unique points of view on how current trends, and biases, advancing technology, and more impact financial advisors and their clients.

Should you trust AI for personal finance information? Find out in our special segment, Ask Bob, where Bob answers the most common retirement and investing questions from our listeners.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell, and Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Chief Investment Strategist, discuss market uncertainty and its impact on the retirement landscape.

Do you need to withdraw money from your IRA before the age of 55? Find out everything you need to know in our special segment, Ask Bob, where Bob answers the most common retirement and investing questions from our listeners.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell, and Melinda Caughill, i65 Medicare Software Co-Founder, discuss the important tips you need to know when enrolling in Medicare.

Are you able to rollover funds from your 457(b) plan into an IRA? Find out in our special segment, Ask Bob, where Bob answers the most common retirement and investing questions from our listeners.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell, and Ross Riskin, Investments & Wealth Institute Chief Learning Officer, discuss the importance of early savings for educational expenses, open communication around financial contributions, the best vehicles for education saving, and more.

Should you invest in an in-state 529 plan or out-of-state 529 plan? Find out in our special segment, Ask Bob, where Bob answers the most common retirement and investing questions from our listeners.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell, and Care Right Inc. Founder Annalee Kruger break down misconceptions about the aging process and caregiving, aging in place, vulnerabilities in elder care, long-term care insurance, the critical role of caregivers, aging plans, and more.

How does Social Security determine what the cost of living adjustment (COLA) will be on my Social Security benefit? Find out in our special segment, Ask Bob, where Bob answers the most common retirement and investing questions from our listeners.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell, and Michael Finke, Professor of Wealth Management at the American College of Financial Services, break down everything you need to know about the 4% rule, other retirement strategies, the annuity puzzle, the Monte Carlo analysis, and more.

Can I be eligible for Medicare if I am not a U.S. citizen? Find out in our special segment, Ask Bob, where Bob answers the most common retirement and investing questions from our listeners.

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In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell, and Silvur Technology Services CEO and retirement expert Rhian Horgan break down everything you need to know about Medicare Advantage Plans, market exits, and more.

Powell also speaks with Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Kerry Hannon to discuss the challenges of aging and advice for those age 50 and older who are looking for work.

Should high earners stop contributing to their traditional 401(k) and contribute instead to their Roth 401(k) if they have one? Find out in our special segment, Ask Bo...

In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell, and Wells Fargo Head of Advice and Planning Michael Liersch discuss whether it is ever too early to plan for or save for retirement.

Powell also speaks with Yahoo Finance's Molly Moorhead about open enrollment season and the importance of HSAs.

What do I need to know about long-term care insurance? Find out in our special segment, Ask Bob, where Bob answers the most common retirement and investing questions from our listeners.

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