Your Money Your Retirement Podcast

Linda Gardner
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  • Investing
  • Updated Biweekly

Hear Linda Gardner discuss important retirement topics.

  1. 3d ago

    Your 401k Is Not a Retirement Plan

    Imagine a master carpenter showing up to a job site with the most expensive tools money can buy titanium hammers, high-end saws but no blueprints. Without a plan, those tools are useless. Many people approach retirement the same way: they have financial "tools" like 401(k)s and IRAs, but no actual strategy to build a confident future.

    21 min

  2. Jun 3

    Will Your Retirement Money Last?

    Gone are the days when retirees could rely heavily on robust corporate pension plans. Today, not only are corporate pensions a fading memory, but many retirees need more than their Social Security benefits. This places a greater burden of securing a financially stable retirement on individuals.

    21 min

  3. May 22

    Retirement Income Planning

    Some people spend forty years building a "pile of money" for retirement, but a pile isn't a plan. To survive decades without a paycheck, you need to become the architect of your own income.

    20 min

  4. May 7

    Hidden Cost in Retirement No One Talks About

    It's a common belief that taxes decline in retirement. However, for many individuals, the opposite holds true, taxes can remain a significant, and sometimes one of the largest, expenses throughout retirement.

    19 min

  5. Apr 29

    Retirement Optimism

    Retirement isn't looking as bright as it used to. Confidence is slipping, only about 3 in 10 people believe they'll live as well (or better) in retirement than they do today. What changed… and what can be done to turn that outlook around?

    15 min

  6. Apr 23

    The New Retirement Reality

    The retirement landscape has fundamentally changed and the old rules no longer apply. Gone are the days of working until 65, relying on a pension, and enjoying a predictable 20-year retirement. Today's reality is more complex, more uncertain, and requires a new strategy. Understanding this shift isn't just helpful, it's essential to building a retirement plan that actually works.

    19 min

  7. Apr 15

    Don't Outlive Your Money

    Retirement isn't just about building wealth. It's about making it last. Lifespans stretch, inflation rises, and markets are unpredictable. Retirees face a new challenge, turning their savings into reliable, lasting income.

    19 min

  8. Apr 8

    Create A Lasting Legacy

    It's easy to make assumptions about what goes into a legacy plan. Find out some of the top legacy planning mistakes you want to try to avoid? We'll discuss how to make it more clear for you as we dive into the basics of creating a lasting legacy for your family.

    19 min
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