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The Secure Retirement Method Podcast
Discover stories from real people who are living out their definition of a secure retirement.
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5 Signs You're Ready for a Financial Glow-up
You’ve worked hard and checked every financial box—so why doesn’t it feel like enough? If you ever find yourself celebrating one moment and stressing...
How to Weather a Financial Storm
Storm clouds can form on your financial horizon at any time—are you truly prepared to weather the next crisis?
Discover the secrets to resilienc...
Avoid These Three Mistakes With Your Retirement Plans
What if your retirement feels more like a question mark than a dream come true? Most people think they’re prepared—until the freedom finally arrives,...
Retirement Planning Made Easy
Retirement planning should feel empowering—not overwhelming.
But what happens when you’re faced with a maze of options, perplexing pensio...
The Truth About Tax Brackets and Your Future
Think you’ll pay less in taxes when you retire? Think again. Discover why tax diversification might be the secret to keeping more of your money in ret...
Future-Proof Your Retirement with These Key Tips
Navigating the intricacies of Social Security can feel like deciphering a complex puzzle...
But what if you had expert guides to help secure you...
Unlock the Hidden Benefits of Life Insurance Today
Life insurance might not be the most exciting topic, but what if it was the secret ingredient to securing your financial future and living your best l...
5 Risks in Retirement
Retirement is not without its challenges...
What are the key financial risks and how can you safeguard your future?
In this episode, hosts...
Plan for Life Surprises: Retirement Strategies Unveiled
Retirement is a time for relaxation and enjoyment, but what happens when life's unexpected events disrupt your plans?
In this episode, Ap...
Key Tax Tips Every FRS Member Should Know
Taxes might be daunting, but mastering them can mean thousands more for your golden years!
In this essential episode, April Schoen dives...
Set Smart Financial Goals for 2025 Success
In this episode, April Schoen dives deep into the secrets of setting meaningful financial goals for the new year to guide you towards a secure and pro...
Navigating The DROP Program: Retirement Strategies and Financial Planning Explained
How can a simple program supercharge your retirement income strategy?
In this episode, April Schoen breaks down the intricacies of DROP, The Def...
Pension vs. Investment: Which Should You Choose?
Retirement planning can be confusing and filled with misinformation. How can you ensure you're making the best choices for your future?
I...
Finding Balance in Life and Finances
Retirement isn't just about building a nest egg—it's about crafting a balanced, fulfilling life. Dive into a conversation that goes beyond the numbers...
Maximize Your Social Security Income Without Confusion
Planning your retirement can be a maze, but knowing when to claim your Social Security benefits might just be the key to unlocking a secure future. Re...
Boost Retirement Income: Secrets Every Senior Needs to Know
Retirement planning can be overwhelming, but what if you could uncover strategies to secure a steady income and live stress-free?
In this episod...
Erika Bell | Decluttering Made Easy: Practical Advice for Organizing Your Space and Financial Documents
Drowning in paperwork and unsure how long to keep important documents? Don't let the clutter consume you! Learn the secrets to organizing your financi...
Retirement Success Made Simple
Are you truly ready for retirement, or are you headed for a retirement disaster?
In this episode, April Schoen and Matthew Wallat share t...
Achieving Financial Security for Florida Retirement System Members
Retirement planning can feel like a daunting jigsaw puzzle—where do you even begin? Discover the secrets to securing your financial future and achievi...
Mastering Retirement: Crafting a Financial Plan That Lasts
Are you making the right moves to secure your financial future?
In this episode, April Schoen delves deep into how to construct a bulletproof re...
Navigating Social Security: Expert Insights for Retirees
In this episode, April Schoen and John Curry dive deep into one of the crucial components of retirement planning: Social Security. They explore the si...
Using Life Insurance for Financial Security
Welcome to another episode of "Ask April" on The Secure Retirement podcast. Today's episode is essential for anyone with questions about life insuranc...
Avoiding the 5 Financial Risks in Retirement
In this episode, April and John dive into the critical financial risks that individuals face as they approach or navigate through retirement, and shar...
Inflation-Proof Your Retirement
Navigate through retirement with confidence as April Schoen addresses the silent thief, inflation, revealing strategies to protect your financial futu...
Maximizing Social Security: Strategies for Retirement Success
Feeling overwhelmed by Social Security decisions for your retirement? Unravel the complexities of this critical component of retirement planning in to...
Weathering the Financial Storm
How do you weather the storm during a financial crisis?—and not just weather the storm, but come out stronger?
In this podcast, we...
The New Year Financial Kickoff
It’s the New Year Financial Kickoff…
In this edition of Ask April, I will help you launch your financial year and set you on a pat...
A Guide to Your Year-End Financial Review
What can you do at the end of the year to set yourself up for financial success in 2024?
In this edition of Ask April, I share a y...
Inside the Florida Retirement System
“How much should I save for retirement?” “When should I go into DROP?” “What about inflation?”
If you’re preparing for retirement,...
Withstanding an Economic Downturn
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about what’s going on with the economy…
Many people are wondering if we’re headed for a rece...
How Much Should I Save For Retirement?
“How much should I be saving for retirement?”
We get this question all the time…
In this episode, April will c...
Overcoming Adversity
How can you deal with adversity?
In this episode, we feature a recording of John’s inspiring Rotary talk, “Sweetheart, It’s Just Y...
Lessons from 50 Years in Financial Services
In this episode, I interview John about his fifty-year career helping clients and what he’s learned throughout his journey.
It tur...
The Podcast is Back
We’re excited to announce that we’re relaunching the podcast…
It’s our intention to share our knowledge on the world of financial...
SECURE Act 2.0
Last week, the SECURE Act 2.0 was signed into law.
What does this mean for you and your retirement?
In this episode, we co...
5 Financial Risks in Retirement–and How to Avoid Them
What are the 5 financial risks you will face in retirement (& how do you avoid them)?
With the right planning, you can create your own s...
Medicare Basics
Medicare is a complicated topic with a lot of moving parts…
But as you reach retirement age, you’ll need to make decisions about Medicar...
Tax Diversification in Retirement
Many people make decisions about taxes in a vacuum…
But taxes have a significant impact on your finances in retirement.
Th...
Exploring Social Security
Planning when you’ll take Social Security might be the most important decision you make for your retirement…
It impacts your income for...
The Secure Retirement Method for Members of the Florida Retirement System
When it comes to planning for retirement, the decisions you make today determine your destiny tomorrow.
And no matter what stage of life...