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The Own Your Retirement Show

Our weekly show dedicated to giving you the confidence to make retirement the best part of your life.

Investing Society & Culture Education Business
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
51 minutes
Episodes
57
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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056: Annuities Uncovered: The Good, the Bad, and the Misunderstood

056: Annuities Uncovered: The Good, the Bad, and the Misunderstood

Retirement planning is filled with tough choices, and Social Security and annuities often top the list. In this episode of The Own Your Retirement Show, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott dig into the compl…

00:52:00  |   Sat 06 Sep 2025
055: From Axolotls to Zoo Concerts to Interest Rates: Retirement Lessons That Stick

055: From Axolotls to Zoo Concerts to Interest Rates: Retirement Lessons That Stick

Planning for retirement isn’t just about saving money, it’s about building a solid foundation.

In this episode of The Own Your Retirement Show, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott cover it all—from funny fami…

00:52:00  |   Sat 30 Aug 2025
054: From Back-to-School Nerves to Retirement Jitters

054: From Back-to-School Nerves to Retirement Jitters

Back-to-school jitters, market headlines, and retirement planning: what do they all have in common?

In this episode of The Own Your Retirement Show, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott explore how life’s big …

00:52:00  |   Sat 23 Aug 2025
053: Is Your Advisor Right for Retirement, or Just for Growing Money?

053: Is Your Advisor Right for Retirement, or Just for Growing Money?

Retirement planning isn’t just about saving money, it’s about knowing how to spend it wisely.

In this episode of The Own Your Retirement Show, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott break down what to look for i…

00:52:00  |   Sat 16 Aug 2025
052: Palm Trees & Pension Plans: A Christmas in July Retirement Talk

052: Palm Trees & Pension Plans: A Christmas in July Retirement Talk

This episode brings a festive twist to financial planning! Josh shares his family's quirky Christmas in July tradition before diving into serious retirement issues—like tariffs, Roth conversions, and…

00:52:00  |   Sat 09 Aug 2025
051: From Sleepaway Camp to Retirement: Planning for the Long Haul

051: From Sleepaway Camp to Retirement: Planning for the Long Haul

What do your daughter’s summer camp, your taxes, and your IRA all have in common?

In this episode, Josh Bretl and his co-host, Mark Elliott, explore how retirement planning is evolving in the face of …

00:52:00  |   Sat 02 Aug 2025
050: The Big Beautiful Bill: What Retirees Really Need to Know

050: The Big Beautiful Bill: What Retirees Really Need to Know

Congress just passed Trump's “The Big Beautiful Bill," but what does it actually mean for your retirement?

In this episode, Josh Bretl and his co-host, Mark Elliott, break down the biggest tax law cha…

00:52:00  |   Sat 19 Jul 2025
049: Josh vs. Gravity: What a Canadian Go-Kart Ride Taught Us About Retirement

049: Josh vs. Gravity: What a Canadian Go-Kart Ride Taught Us About Retirement

What do downhill carting in Calgary, a baby black bear, and retirement planning have in common? They’re all part of this week’s episode of The Own Your Retirement Show!

Fresh off a family trip to the …

00:52:00  |   Sat 12 Jul 2025
048: From 90s Prom to Tax Reform: Retirement Lessons You Didn’t Expect

048: From 90s Prom to Tax Reform: Retirement Lessons You Didn’t Expect

What do 90s prom dresses and the latest tax legislation have in common? More than you might think! In this heartwarming and info-packed episode, Josh shares a hilarious story of his wife’s “ladies-on…

00:52:00  |   Sat 28 Jun 2025
047: From Birthday Parties to Tax Strategies: Real Talk for Real Retirees

047: From Birthday Parties to Tax Strategies: Real Talk for Real Retirees

What do Medieval Times, Eminem, and retirement tax planning have in common? Quite a bit, actually — at least on this week’s episode of The Own Your Retirement Show!

Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott kick th…

00:52:00  |   Sat 21 Jun 2025
046: Fondue and Finances & Retirement Income Blueprint

046: Fondue and Finances & Retirement Income Blueprint

This week's episode of "Own Your Retirement Show" with Josh Bretl, president of FSR Wealth Strategies, highlights strategies for planning a successful retirement.

The discussion starts with the import…

00:52:00  |   Sat 07 Jun 2025
045: Social Security, Making Your Money Work for You and Memorial Day

045: Social Security, Making Your Money Work for You and Memorial Day

The "Own Your Retirement Show" with Josh Bretl, President of FSR Wealth Strategies, focuses on critical aspects of financial planning for retirement.

Key topics include strategies to minimize taxes on…

00:52:00  |   Sat 24 May 2025
044: Tax Savvy Strategies & Cleaning Up 6 Common Myths About Retirement

044: Tax Savvy Strategies & Cleaning Up 6 Common Myths About Retirement

This week's Own Your Retirement Show centers around retirement planning and financial strategies, led by the president of FSR Wealth Strategies, Josh Bretl.

Key topics include the importance of tax ef…

00:52:00  |   Sat 17 May 2025
043: Avoiding Negative Thinking in Market Uncertainty

043: Avoiding Negative Thinking in Market Uncertainty

The "Own Your Retirement Show", hosted by Josh Bretl of FSR Wealth Strategies, delves into the intricacies of retirement planning.

The show emphasizes the importance of having a concrete plan for fina…

00:52:00  |   Sat 10 May 2025
042: Family Expectations in Retirement, Annuities & Tips for a Happy Retirement

042: Family Expectations in Retirement, Annuities & Tips for a Happy Retirement

In this episode of "Own Your Retirement Show," Josh Bretl delves into essential tips for a happy and successful retirement, emphasizing the importance of planning and having conversations with family…

00:52:00  |   Sat 03 May 2025
041: Market Volatility's Impact on Social Security

041: Market Volatility's Impact on Social Security

In this episode of The Own Your Retirement Show, Josh Bretl discusses recent market volatility and it's potential impact on social security, as well as the emotional and financial complexities involv…

00:52:00  |   Sat 26 Apr 2025
040: Creating Dependable Retirement Income & Recent Market Volatility

040: Creating Dependable Retirement Income & Recent Market Volatility

In this episode of "The Own Your Retirement Show," host Josh Bretl discusses tariffs and their impact on the economy and individual retirement planning.

Josh explains the concept of tariffs and how th…

00:52:00  |   Sat 19 Apr 2025
039: Planning for Your Financial Future - Retirement, Travel, Legacy & More!

039: Planning for Your Financial Future - Retirement, Travel, Legacy & More!

In this episode of "The Own Your Retirement Show," host Josh Bretl dives deep into the intricacies of retirement planning.

Josh starts off discussing the multifaceted aspects of retirement, including …

00:52:00  |   Sat 05 Apr 2025
038: Navigating Market Volatility and Hidden Retirement Obstacles

038: Navigating Market Volatility and Hidden Retirement Obstacles

In this episode of the Own Your Retirement Show, host Josh Bretl dives into various challenges and strategies associated with planning for retirement.

The discussion kicks off with a heartwarming anal…

00:52:00  |   Sat 29 Mar 2025
037: Navigating Retirement Amidst Market Volatility & Tax Challenges

037: Navigating Retirement Amidst Market Volatility & Tax Challenges

In this episode of the "Own Your Retirement Show," Josh Bretl dives into the complexities of retirement planning amidst market volatility and political uncertainties.

They begin the discussion by high…

00:52:00  |   Sat 22 Mar 2025
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