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Retirement Finances
Social Security, RMDs, 401(k) drawdowns, tax planning, and making your money last as long as you do.
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02Life After Work
Staying active, finding purpose, new hobbies, travel, part-time work, and what nobody tells you about the first year.
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03Health & Medicare
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Medicare Parts A–D, supplements, long-term care insurance, and navigating the system without getting lost.
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04Housing & Downsizing
Selling the family home, 55+ communities, aging in place, reverse mortgages, and renting in retirement.
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“Retirement isn't the end of the road — it's the first day you get to choose which road to take.”
— Heard on Da Smoke Is Showin Podcast, Ep. 150
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