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Decoding Retirement

Decoding Retirement

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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.Yahoo Finance LLC Economics Personal Finance
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  • What veterans need to know about retirement planning

    What veterans need to know about retirement planning
    Jan 13 2026
    Americans who are veterans or currently serve in the military often have to deal with a patchwork of complicated programs to ensure their promised benefits are accounted for. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Dan Kunze, veteran and host of the "Warrior Money" podcast, about how to navigate the complex world of military benefits with an eye towards retirement. Dan reveals how to optimize income sources throughout your retirement, the invisible issues that can arise with age, and how to transition into the civilian workforce. Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell and produced by Dennis Golin. Find more episodes of Decoding Retirement at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/decoding-retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • What advisors need to know about financial planning in 2026

    What advisors need to know about financial planning in 2026
    Jan 6 2026
    Big updates to tax laws are coming this year, affecting everything from deductions to funding for retirement accounts. With so many variables to consider, many prospective retirees are seeking professional guidance from financial professionals- but are they picking the right planners and asking the right questions? On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Michael Doshier, Senior Vice President at LPL Financial, to talk about what financial advisors must do to stay prepared for the coming year. Michael discusses the disconnect between wealth and retirement planning, understanding behavioral risk, and why Roth accounts are so valuable to retirees. Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell and produced by Dennis Golin. Find more episodes of Decoding Retirement at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/decoding-retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Falling short of retirement goals? Here's how you catch up

    Falling short of retirement goals? Here's how you catch up
    Dec 30 2025
    Preparing for retirement involves a complex set of decisions, with prospective retirees relying on estimates of how long their money can carry them through their golden years while using information that is incomplete at best. For those who are feeling left behind in their retirement goals, making up that shortfall can seem nearly impossible. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Dave Goodsell, Executive Director at The Natixis Center for Investor Insight, about how Americans are currently feeling about their nest eggs and what they can do to improve their financial well-being. Dave discusses how health care can eat up most of your savings, "catch-up" options in tax-advantaged accounts, and how retirement isn't always a choice. Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell and produced by Dennis Golin. Find more episodes of Decoding Retirement at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/decoding-retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
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