Decoding Retirement
Decoding Retirement, hosted by Robert “Bob” Powell, is dedicated to empowering listeners with insights into the complex world of retirement planning and financial security. Each episode analyzes important headlines, unpacks key financial themes, and 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 5PM ET on your favorite podcast platform.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
4 steps to rebuild your life after retirement
Plenty of people work hard to reach their retirement, only to find that life after a career can be less satisfying than they thought. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell …
00:24:45 |
Tue 09 Sep 2025
The missing piece in your retirement puzzle: Homeowner's insurance
Budget-conscious consumers are known for cutting corners to save money on everyday expenses. But when it comes to insurance, choosing cheap policies now may potentially add higher costs in the long r…
00:23:38 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
How most families get retirement wrong
Conventional wisdom can only get you so far, especially when dealing with unforeseen life events that might permanently change your plans. On this week's episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "…
00:24:45 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Healthcare costs can make or break your retirement
The best laid plans for retirement can be totally upended by an unexpected medical emergency, especially if you don't have a reserve of savings to draw from. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, h…
00:24:45 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Why fears of a retirement crisis may be overblown
The steady stream of dire news about Social Security continues to affect retirement plans around the country; but one man is surprisingly optimistic about its future. On this episode of Decoding Reti…
00:24:17 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Caregiving is the $600 billion crisis hiding in plain sight
With a rapidly aging workforce, budgeting time and money for caregiving has become even more crucial for the average American.
On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks…
00:24:45 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Dr. Oz’s plan to stop Medicare waste and rising costs
Dr. Mehmet Oz, now head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, lays it out plain: healthcare isn’t just a cost, it’s an investment to win the future. Want to fix Medicare, Medicaid, and sav…
00:28:12 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
A retirement crisis could be coming– here's how to prepare
As benefits are cut and Social Security approaches possible insolvency, retirees are being asked to work longer and accept fewer benefits. Is this inevitable, or is an alternative outcome possible? O…
00:24:45 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Will Social Security run out of money sooner than you think?
Prospective retirees hoping to cash in their Social Security after 2033 may be in for a rude awakening. The 2025 Trustees Report confirmed that the program will only be able to pay 77% of the expecte…
00:24:45 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
New bill, new rules: What retirees need to know before it's too late
The Republican tax bill has been signed into law, and many of its provisions will affect retirement and benefits for millions of Americans. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" P…
00:24:45 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Costly IRA mistakes could crush your retirement
What are the biggest mistakes people make when managing their retirement accounts? This week on Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell dives into the complex world of IRAs with "the IRA Whisperer" …
00:24:45 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
The secret to a great retirement: Think like an engineer
Can AI really replace a skilled financial professional? In this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Nick Holeman, director of financial planning at Betterment, about why y…
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Tue 24 Jun 2025
The number 1 mistake retirees make with money
Planning for what happens to your finances when you're gone can be a tough but necessary conversation. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Jeffrey Levine, chief pl…
00:23:42 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
What does the 'big beautiful bill' mean for your retirement?
As the Trump administration's budget bill works its way through Congress, many people are wondering how the bill's provisions on taxes and Social Security will affect their finances. On this episode …
00:24:45 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Inside the silver tsunami: 4.2M Americans turning 65
Are you part of the record-breaking cohort of people reaching retirement age this year? On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Fiona Greig, global head of investor …
00:24:45 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
College is pricier than ever– here’s how you make it cheaper
College has long been seen as a ticket to the middle class, but does that still hold true when paying for college seems more and more out of reach for the average American family? On this episode of …
00:24:45 |
Tue 27 May 2025
The hidden costs of caregiving
On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Chris Herman, head of personal retirement at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Having dealt with caregiving for his mother for n…
00:24:45 |
Tue 20 May 2025
What will 'the new retirement' mean for you?
The new administration has made some people uneasy about the future of Social Security and whether or not it will remain solvent when they expect to retire.On this episode of "Decoding Retirement," R…
00:24:45 |
Tue 13 May 2025
What JP Morgan's "Guide to Retirement" can teach you
"Will I run out of money" is a question on every retiree's mind. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert “Bob” Powell speaks with Michael Conrath, Chief Retirement Strategist at JP Morgan Asse…
00:24:46 |
Tue 06 May 2025
Facing retirement in a Bear Market? Here's what you need to know
Tariffs, high prices, and the risk of "stagflation" are all pressing issues for those who are planning their retirement. Should people stay the course, or is it time to rethink their investment strat…
00:24:45 |
Tue 29 Apr 2025
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