The one Medicare letter you can’t afford to ignore
Think you can skip your Medicare paperwork? Think again. The Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) could save you - or cost you - thousands of dollars. In this special episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert “Bob” Powell breaks down the must-read sections of your ANOC. Bob and Medicare Rights Center president Fred Riccardi reveal why ignoring this document is risky, how to spot red flags that mean it’s time to switch plans, and where to find free, unbiased help before Medicare open enrollment ends.
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Why Gen X faces the hardest retirement yet
Generation X has long been regarded as scrappy and resourceful, having come of age during a period of significant societal and economic shifts. Now, as the oldest cohort of Gen X'ers begin to enter their golden years, they're finding that retirement may be more than they bargained for. On this week's Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Kerry Hannon, Yahoo Finance columnist and the author of "Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future," about what Gen X can do to prepare for the road ahead. Kerry discusses how extending your career could bring much-needed financial relief, making the most of retirement accounts, and how Gen X business owners should approach selling their businesses.
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Why every retiree needs to rethink their tax plan
The newly passed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" has enormous financial repercussions, especially for those people living in or planning for retirement. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell analyzes the bill with tax expert Robert Keebler of Keebler and Associates LLP, discussing the major provisions that you need to know. Keebler reveals essential strategies to navigate the SALT deduction cap, maximize your available deductions, and take advantage of favorable tax rates.
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How much money do you really need to retire?
As prices and inflation continue to rise, planning ahead for retirement has become even more important. But how can people assess their eventual costs and ensure they don't exceed their sources of income when the future is so difficult to predict? On this week's episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Jean Chatzky, host of the HerMoney Podcast, about her proven strategies to build up the savings you will rely on through your golden years. Jean discusses the importance of calculating your day-to-day costs, valuable financial tools that could provide extra income, and whether retirees can still count on Social Security to support them.
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Government shutdown: Jean Chatzky on what retirees need to know
A Federal government shutdown could be well on its way to happening in September. How will those preparing for or living in retirement be affected? In this Decoding Retirement Q&A, host Robert "Bob" Powell gets some answers from Jean Chatzky, financial expert and host of the HerMoney Podcast. Jean reveals whether government benefits will be disrupted, how retirement investments may fare, and what most worries her about a potential government shutdown.
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Decoding Retirement breaks down the complex and often confusing world of retirement planning to help you make smart, stress-free financial strategies. Host, Robert “Bob” Powell, has no problem telling you what no one tells you about life.. after work. Each episode provides practical and actionable tools to navigate the ever-changing retirement landscape, empowering you with the expertise to secure your financial future confidently. Every Tuesday at 3PM ET on your favorite podcast platform.