The Retirement Planner

The Retirement Planner
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Retirement Planner, where we’re reimagining what retirement means for American families. Hosted by Don Chamberlin, the leader of a fiduciary firm with a mission to shatter the status quo of financial misinformation, this podcast helps transform complex retirement topics into clear, actionable wisdom. Each episode empowers listeners with honest conversations about the decumulation phase of life—that crucial transition from earning to living off your savings. We dive deep into topics like Social Security timing, tax strategies, and creating guaranteed income streams, all while keeping things straightforward. Whether you’re five years from retirement or already there, we’re here to help you stop lying awake at night worrying about market downturns or outliving your savings. Through expert interviews, myth-busting segments, and real stories from everyday Americans, we’re building a community where retirement planning isn’t about fear—it’s about freedom. The Retirement Planner brings the same holistic, education-first approach that’s helped countless families turn their retirement dreams into reality. From cross-country road trips to weekly grandkid visits, we’re here to help you build a retirement that works for your life. Join us as we explore how to make your money work as hard as you have, bringing clarity and confidence to your retirement journey. New episodes every month!
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Episodes focus on essential retirement planning topics such as Social Security timing, tax strategies, and creating guaranteed income streams. For example, Episode 2 features a discussion on tax management strategies, asset allocation for tax efficiency, and dynamic tax brackets, while Episode 1 addresses tax-efficient funnels and the order of money in retirement.

Welcome to The Retirement Planner, where we’re reimagining what retirement means for American families. Hosted by Don Chamberlin, the leader of a fiduciary firm with a mission to shatter the status quo of financial misinformation, this podcast helps transform complex retirement topics into clear, actionable wisdom. Each episode empowers listeners with honest conversations about the decumulation phase of life—that crucial transition from earning to living off your savings. We dive deep into topics like Social Security timing, tax strategies, and creating guaranteed income streams, all while keeping things straightforward. Whether you’re five years from retirement or already there, we’re here to help you stop lying awake at night worrying about market downturns or outliving your savings. Through expert interviews, myth-busting segments, and real stories from everyday Americans, we’re building a community where retirement planning isn’t about fear—it’s about freedom. The Retirement Planner brings the same holistic, education-first approach that’s helped countless families turn their retirement dreams into reality. From cross-country road trips to weekly grandkid visits, we’re here to help you build a retirement that works for your life. Join us as we explore how to make your money work as hard as you have, bringing clarity and confidence to your retirement journey. New episodes every month!
🪨You’ve probably seen photos of Stonehenge, the prehistoric structure in rural England. You can tell that at one time, it was a whole circle of inter-connected arches. Certain parts are strong enough to still stand on their own, but centuries of neglect have caused other parts to fall over, even though the whole thing would be stronger all together.
🎧In the newest episode of The Retirement Planner podcast, Chamberlin Lead Holistic Planner and Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tom Ponce discusses how your retirement plan is the same way. Certain pieces might stand alone for a while, but they’re strongest when they’re built together for the long-haul.
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