Building a Retirement Plan that Lasts

Retirement isn’t a finish line; it’s a transition, and most people aren’t as ready as they think.  In this episode, Gary Bowman explores what it means to be ready for retirement, beyond the financials. He shares how emotional readiness, communication with your partner, and flexibility all play a role in creating a smooth transition. From aligning expectations about how you’ll spend your time, to p...

Most people spend decades learning how to save, but almost no time learning how to spend it with confidence. That’s where retirement starts to feel uncertain. In this episode, Gary Bowman walks through one of the biggest transitions retirees face, shifting from building wealth to creating a reliable paycheck from it. He explains why this shift is often more emotional than mathematical, and how a t...

What actually makes a retirement plan work in real life? In episode 2 of Building a Retirement Plan that Lasts , Gary Bowman explains why relying too heavily on market returns can create stress and lead to emotional decision-making when markets shift. Instead, he introduces a more complete approach that focuses on building a plan around how you actually want to live. Gary also shares how retiremen...

Most people spend decades saving for retirement, but very few stop to ask what that money is actually meant to support. The real challenge isn’t just building wealth, it’s turning it into a life you’re excited to live. In this first episode of Building a Retirement Plan that Lasts , Gary Bowman sits down to introduce the philosophy that has guided his decades-long career in retirement planning. Ga...

Welcome to Building a Retirement Plan That Lasts with Gary Bowman. This podcast is designed to help pre-retirees and retirees navigate the transition from saving for retirement to living in retirement with clarity and confidence. Many people spend decades working hard and saving diligently, yet still wonder if their money will truly support the life they want once the paychecks stop. Gary believes...