Episodes 77
Avg. Duration 25m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (18)
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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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.

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What veterans need to know about retirement planning

Jan 13, 2026 51m

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…

What advisors need to know about financial planning in 2026

Jan 06, 2026 25m

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…

Falling short of retirement goals? Here's how you catch up

Dec 30, 2025 25m

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…

Why the racial wealth gap is so difficult to close

Dec 27, 2025 25m

When it comes to the wealth disparity between Black and White families, America has a lot of catching up to do: in fact, the median gap between Black and White households is $172,000, according to a…

When banks say no: the financial step families miss

Dec 23, 2025 25m

Becoming a caregiver for a loved one is often a difficult journey, giving up time and money to provide assistance to someone who can no longer manage their own affairs. Bills, paperwork, and medical…

What happens to your money if you don't have a plan

Dec 16, 2025 25m

Making a plan for what happens to your assets when you're gone may seem uncomfortable, but it can spare your loved ones a huge amount of money and conflict. On this week's episode of Decoding…

Half of Americans go into holiday debt - here's how to avoid it

Dec 09, 2025 49m

The new Harris Poll on holiday shopping, compiled by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), paints a picture of Americans teetering on a financial tightrope. Rising prices are especially being felt…

Why retirees are finally taking crypto seriously

Dec 02, 2025 24m

Cryptocurrency is gaining ground as an increasingly important asset across the world of finance, but does it hold promise as a way for retirees to grow their nest eggs? This week on Decoding…

The Social Security mistake that costs couples $180k

Nov 25, 2025 24m

Planning for retirement can be one of the most consequential decisions of your life, especially in the 4-5 years directly preceding your departure from the workforce. On this episode of Decoding…

Why younger caregivers may need to work 7-21 extra years

Nov 18, 2025 24m

As America experiences a shortage of healthcare workers and an aging population, more and more families are being forced to shoulder the financial and emotional burden of caring for their loved ones.…

Why a micro-retirement might be your smartest money move

Nov 11, 2025 24m

Has your career given you burnout? Are you wondering when you will be able to focus on the things that matter most to you? On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Bob Powell speaks with author…

5 smart money moves to make 5 years before retiring

Nov 04, 2025 24m

On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Bob Powell discusses executive retirement with Amy Permenter, executive wealth strategist for Bank of America, revealing the essential steps to take to…

The $3.4B scam epidemic targeting older Americans

Oct 28, 2025 24m

With the rise of AI, internet and phone-based scams are becoming harder to detect, especially among vulnerable populations like seniors. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert Powell…

The $14,000 mistake retirees make during open enrollment

Oct 21, 2025 45m

Medicare's "dirty little secrets" - the hidden costs, coverage gaps and commission conflicts that could cost retirees thousands. You'll learn why so-called "free" Medicare Advantage plans aren't…

The costly Medicare Part D Mistake 95% of people make

Oct 17, 2025 23m

Choosing the right Medicare Part D plan could be the single biggest factor in helping you save thousands on your prescriptions each year. In this Decoding Retirement episode, Bob Powell and guest…

Medicare Advantage exposed: what’s changing in 2026

Oct 16, 2025 22m

Medicare Advantage is more popular than ever, but also more confusing. More than 34 million Americans are enrolled in these Part C plans, yet many don’t understand how they differ from Original…

Don’t pick a Medicare plan until you use this tool

Oct 15, 2025 24m

Choosing the right Medicare plan can feel like solving a puzzle, but there’s one tool that can make it much easier. In this episode of Decoding Retirement, Bob Powell and Senior Vice President at KFF…

Should you keep or switch your Medicare plan?

Oct 14, 2025 24m

This is your step-by-step guide to deciding whether to keep, switch, or completely change your Medicare coverage. Decoding Retirement host, Robert “Bob” Powell and Medicare expert Marcia Mantell…

The one Medicare letter you can’t afford to ignore

Oct 13, 2025 23m

Think you can skip your Medicare paperwork? Think again. The Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) could save you - or cost you - thousands of dollars. In this special episode of Decoding Retirement, host…

Why Gen X faces the hardest retirement yet

Oct 07, 2025 24m

Generation X has long been regarded as scrappy and resourceful, having come of age during a period of significant societal and economic shifts. Now, as the oldest cohort of Gen X'ers begin to enter…

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