Your Retirement Radio With Kevin Madden

Hosted by Kevin Madden

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Oct 2026

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Join Kevin Madden for helpful answers to the retirement planning questions and concerns that keep you up at night.

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October 27, 202616 min

Are Bonds the Overlooked Opportunity in Retirement?

What if the overlooked side of the market deserves another look as retirement approaches? Kevin Madden explores the role bonds, fixed annuities, and other income-focused options can play alongside stocks in a retirement strategy. He discusses balancing market exposure with guaranteed-income sources, managing required minimum distributions during volatile markets, and building a retirement plan around replacing the paycheck. Plus, Kevin explains why retirement planning starts with understanding your income needs, resources, goals, and comfort with risk. Get Your Complimentary Retirement Roadmap Your roadmap will include: A retirement income strategy A test to see how long your money will last A tax-planning strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 20, 202616 min

Is Your Retirement Portfolio Taking Too Much Risk?

Is your retirement portfolio taking more risk than your retirement income can handle? Kevin Madden explores how market volatility can expose weaknesses in a retirement strategy and why balancing growth, protection, and income matters. He discusses approaches to guaranteed income, the role annuities may play for some retirees, and why understanding your individual risk tolerance is critical. Plus, Kevin examines Roth conversions, tax planning, and why retirement planning should be customized around your income needs, goals, and circumstances. Get Your Complimentary Retirement Roadmap Your roadmap will include: A retirement income strategy A test to see how long your money will last A tax-planning strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 13, 202618 min

What If Retirement Comes Earlier Than You Planned?

What happens if retirement arrives before you’re ready for it? Kevin Madden explores how a written income plan can help retirees prepare for market uncertainty, unexpected layoffs, health challenges, and the loss of a regular paycheck. He discusses the role annuities and other income sources can play in creating retirement cash flow, why emotional investment decisions can be risky, and the importance of planning before circumstances force your hand. Kevin also tackles legacy planning and how families can approach conversations about inheritance while keeping retirement needs first. Get Your Complimentary Retirement Roadmap Your roadmap will include: A retirement income strategy A test to see how long your money will last A tax-planning strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 6, 202616 min

Think Your Portfolio Is Conservative? The Numbers May Say Otherwise

Is your retirement portfolio safer than you think, or riskier than you realize? Kevin Madden explains how hidden investment risks, market volatility, and poor diversification can affect retirement outcomes, especially as retirement gets closer. He shares a real-world example of uncovering unexpected portfolio risks, discusses strategies for managing required minimum distributions (RMDs), and explores how tax planning, Roth conversions, and retirement income strategies may help create greater financial stability. The conversation also covers rising interest rates, guaranteed income concepts, and why financial "contentment" starts with a well-structured retirement plan. Get Your Complimentary Retirement Roadmap Your roadmap will include: A retirement income strategy A test to see how long your money will last A tax-planning strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 29, 202620 min

What If Your Retirement Lasts 40 Years?

Could your retirement last 40 years, and is your income prepared to keep up? Kevin Madden explores how longer life expectancies are changing retirement planning, why cash flow matters more than account balances, and how guaranteed income sources can help reduce uncertainty. He also discusses the future of Social Security, common mistakes retirees make with 401(k)s and tax planning, and why having a written retirement roadmap may help align income, taxes, and long-term goals. Get Your Complimentary Retirement Roadmap Your roadmap will include: A retirement income strategy A test to see how long your money will last A tax-planning strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 22, 202615 min

Will AI Rewrite Your Retirement Timeline?

Could artificial intelligence force your retirement timeline to change before you are ready? Kevin Madden examines how job disruption, unexpected career changes, and DIY financial planning can affect retirement decisions. He also discusses the value of human guidance, early tax planning, Roth conversions, required minimum distributions, and income strategies designed to create dependable cash flow throughout retirement. Get Your Complimentary Retirement Roadmap Your roadmap will include: A retirement income strategy A test to see how long your money will last A tax-planning strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 15, 202618 min

The Retirement Tax Trap Most Savers Never See Coming

The biggest threat to your retirement savings might not be market volatility, it could be taxes hiding in plain sight. Kevin Madden explains how required minimum distributions, Roth conversion planning, Social Security timing, inflation, and retirement income strategies can impact long-term financial confidence. Through real client examples, he discusses why early planning matters, ways to address tax liability, and how different income tools may fit into an overall retirement strategy. Plus, a look at the ongoing debate around when to claim Social Security benefits and how inflation continues to affect retirees. Get Your Complimentary Retirement Roadmap Your roadmap will include: A retirement income strategy A test to see how long your money will last A tax-planning strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 8, 202618 min

Why More Retirees Are Taking a Second Look at Annuities

What if the key to a more confident retirement isn't growing your nest egg, but turning it into reliable income? Kevin Madden explores why more retirees are revisiting annuities, how guaranteed income strategies may fit into a retirement plan, and the importance of creating dependable cash flow after the paycheck stops. The conversation also covers avoiding emotional investment decisions, preparing for unexpected early retirement, planning for long-term care expenses, and building a written retirement income plan that aligns with your goals and lifestyle. Get Your Complimentary Retirement Roadmap Your roadmap will include: A retirement income strategy A test to see how long your money will last A tax-planning strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 1, 202616 min

What Dolly Parton Can Teach Us About Retirement

What if retirement isn't about reaching a certain age, but deciding you're ready for a new chapter? Inspired by the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Kevin Madden discusses how purpose, financial readiness, and confidence shape retirement decisions. The conversation explores creating reliable retirement income, the role of guaranteed income strategies, and why retirees often spend differently when income feels like a paycheck. Kevin also shares thoughts on diversification, avoiding investment hype, and building a retirement plan focused on long-term goals rather than chasing market trends. Get Your Complimentary Retirement Roadmap Your roadmap will include: A retirement income strategy A test to see how long your money will last A tax-planning strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 25, 202617 min

Could Your Retirement Plan Survive a Market Correction?

What happens if the market stumbles just as you’re preparing to live on your savings? Kevin Madden explores the balance between growth, risk management, and creating reliable retirement income. The conversation covers why some investors seek alternatives to stock market volatility, how guaranteed income strategies fit into retirement planning, and the importance of knowing whether your savings can support a long retirement. Kevin also discusses preparing for unexpected early retirement, building confidence through income planning, and navigating family conversations about inheritance, legacy goals, and financial expectations. Get Your Complimentary Retirement Roadmap Your roadmap will include: A retirement income strategy A test to see how long your money will last A tax-planning strategy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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