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Retirement Isn't Rocket Science

Retirement Isn't Rocket Science

Written by: Dr. Chris Mullis PhD CFP®
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Ready to trade your 9-to-5 for your next great adventure? Do you want to spend more money in retirement, while paying less taxes? Great news, you’re in the right place!


Join Dr. Chris Mullis, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and, yes, former rocket scientist, as he proves "Retirement Isn't Rocket Science."


With a career spent solving complex problems on Earth and in places far, far away, Dr. Chris brings a unique and approachable perspective to the retirement planning universe. He breaks down the financial jargon and simplifies the strategies you need to feel confident about your future and rock retirement!


Each episode shows that you don't need a PhD to master the greatest chapter of your life, with topics including:


-- FINANCIAL ORBIT: How to create paycheck in retirement, make smart decisions with your investment portfolio, Social Security, Medicare, tax management, estate planning and much more – all to ensure your smooth and sustainable financial trajectory.


-- MISSION CONTROL FOR YOUR HEALTH: Simple, effective advice for staying active, healthy, and energized for your exciting retirement.


-- IGNITION OF A NEW PURPOSE: Discover how to find new passions, second careers, and ways to make a meaningful impact, giving you a powerful sense of purpose in retirement.


"Retirement Isn't Rocket Science" is your mission briefing for an amazing retirement. It's time to take control of your future, launch your next adventure, and enjoy the ride.

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Episodes
  • Beyond the 4% Rule: Avoiding a "Starless" Retirement

    Beyond the 4% Rule: Avoiding a "Starless" Retirement
    Jan 22 2026

    Most financial advisors tell you to spend a flat, steady line of income for 30 years, but why should your retirement spending look like a boring horizontal line when your life doesn’t? In this episode, Dr. Chris Mullis explains why "front-loading" your spending during your healthiest years isn't just fun --it’s the go-to strategy to maximize your life's "kinetic energy." Discover how to stop over-saving and start spending your hard-earned nest egg with the confidence of a rocket scientist!
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    32 mins
  • Estimated Taxes, Marriage 2.0 and Cosmic Bumper Cars

    Estimated Taxes, Marriage 2.0 and Cosmic Bumper Cars
    Jan 8 2026

    Transitioning from a steady paycheck to retirement can feel like losing your navigation system mid-flight, especially when the IRS expects you to "pay as you go." Whether you’re facing the 7% underpayment penalty or merging your life with a new partner later in life, the financial stakes are higher than ever. Join Dr. Chris Mullis as he reveals a "time-traveling" tax secret and the essential pre-flight checklist for marriage 2.0 to ensure your retirement stays on a smooth and sustainable trajectory. Tune in to boost your financial confidence and expand your universe!
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    SCHEDULE A (FREE) RETIREMENT STRATEGY MEETING:
    My team and I have guided hundreds of families across the U.S. through retirement’s biggest challenges over the last two decades.
    The result?
    Smarter tax strategies, better investment decisions, and a more confident retirement.
    If you’re seeking clarity and a proven retirement planning process, we’d be honored to help.
    👉 Schedule a Complimentary Strategy Session
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    22 mins
  • 2026 Launch Codes: The Essential Numbers for Your Retirement Flight Plan

    2026 Launch Codes: The Essential Numbers for Your Retirement Flight Plan
    Dec 25 2025

    2026 brings big changes and big opportunities. The financial universe is shifting with bigger contribution limits, Social Security adjustments, and critical new tax rules for high earners. We break down how to use these changes as a "gravitational assist" to boost your retirement nest egg and avoid expensive Medicare surcharges. Plus, we explore why your best New Year’s resolution might be simulating your retirement budget today to ensure a smooth launch tomorrow.
    Tune in to boost your financial confidence and expand your universe!
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    SCHEDULE A (FREE) RETIREMENT STRATEGY MEETING:
    My team and I have guided hundreds of families across the U.S. through retirement’s biggest challenges over the last two decades.
    The result?
    Smarter tax strategies, better investment decisions, and a more confident retirement.
    If you’re seeking clarity and a proven retirement planning process, we’d be honored to help.
    👉 Schedule a Complimentary Strategy Session
    ***
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    28 mins
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