Retire Hour

Retire Hour

Retire Hour is a weekly radio show and podcast. This financial education resource is for those approaching retirement, or seeking knowledge investing, income planning, taxes, medicare and estate planning. Hosted by advisor Matt Goolsby, this program features an advisor panel from Market Advisory Group (Wichita, Kansas City) discussing recent news, relevant topics, and client stories. Then, segments featuring a Medicare advisor, estate planning attorney, and tax CPA. Retire Hour is complete retirement education.

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Retire Hour

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www.retirehour.com

Latest episode

Oct 4, 2025

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Episodes

Medicare Advantage Made Simple, Avoiding Probate, and Taxable Social Security 04.03.2023

Guest host Rick Everett sits down with Trey Basa to make medicare simple and easy, Devin Seward for avoiding probate when it comes to estate planning, and Joshua Cicora to discuss the changes to tax law over time. Intro: 0:00 Financial Advisor: Interest Rate Hikes Pros And Cons - 0:21 Medicare Advisor: Captive Vs Independent Agents - 9:50 Eidelman Law Advisor: Avoid Probate? - 25:15 CPA: Thanks Re...

Managing CDs, Common Will Mistakes, and A Big Tax Mistake To Avoid 25.02.2023

On this week's episode, the Retire Hour team discusses managing CDs (certificate of deposit), how much you really need to retire, houses as part of a trust, complications with changing your legal name, mistakes people make with wills, backdoor Roths, and tax mistakes. Intro: 0:00 Financial Advisors: CD Interest Rates Too Good To Be True? - 0:21 Financial Advisors: How Much Money Do I Need To Retir...

Retirement When A Spouse Passes Away 18.02.2023

What are the next steps in retirement when a loved one passes away? Join the Retire Hour team as they discuss that crucial time period, weighing Medicare decisions, gifting vs not gifting assets to children, and a special Client Corner. Intro: 0:00 Financial Advisors: Easy To Be Long-Term Investor 'Til You Take Short-Term Losses - 0:21 Financial Advisors: Unexpected Deaths In Retirement - 8:57 Cli...

Has Inflation Peaked? What To Do When Your Portfolio Changes 13.02.2023

Intro: 0:00 Financial Advisors: Large Losses Early In Retirement - 0:21 Financial Advisors: Plot Your Course Ahead 'Cause The Runway Behind You Does You No Good - 9:05 Client Corner: You Don't Plan To Fail, You Fail To Plan - 17:02 Medicare Advisor: That Price Creeps Up - 24:14 Eidelman Law Advisor: Is A Trustee Responsible For Paying All The Taxes? - 33:03 CPA: There Is No Tax Bracket At 20% - 42...

Roadblocks to Retirement, Paying Off Your Home, and Tax Prep vs Tax Advising (S06E05) 04.02.2023

The Retire Hour team discusses common roadblocks people face while heading into retirement, questions about house payments, and the difference between tax preparation and tax advising. Got retirement questions for our hosts? Submit yours at https://retirehour.com. Intro: 0:00 Financial Advisors: Optimize Your Social Security - 0:21 Financial Advisors: Uncle Sam Gets A Piece - 8:32 Client Corner: R...

Lump Sum vs Monthly Pension Payments and Important Medicare Questions - Retire Hour S6 E4 28.01.2023

The Retire Hour team debates choosing lump sum or monthly payment for pensions, retirement for divorcees, and dives deep into medicare questions and taxes. Intro: 0:00 Financial Advisors: Can't See the Forest Through the Fees - 0:21 Financial Advisors: Rights For Divorcés - 8:53 Client Corner: Tax Consequences - 17:59 Medicare Advisor: Not Your Father's Medicare Plan - 24:03 Eidelman Law Advisor:...

Taxes, Medicare, and Financial Advice: Retire Hour S6E3 21.01.2023

The Market Advisory Group team discusses the "sideways" market and what that means for your portfolio, the team approach for retirement, estate planning, and a client's story about filing for Medicare. Be sure to visit RetireHour.com or MarketAdvisoryGroup.com to learn more about finding the right team for your retirement.

Tax Considerations for Retirement, Social Security Options and One Widow's Story 20.01.2023

In this episode, the team breaks down tax options, nest eggs, and portfolio losses before diving into Social Security options. On today’s client corner, hear the story of Marie and how having an advisor who listens made all the difference. Finally, they’ll discuss a widow’s story of medical bills and insurance appeals and why or why not someone would want to avoid probate. Original airdate 1/14/20...

Paycheck vs. Playcheck 19.01.2023

Episode 1 of Season 6 of Retire Hour. Matt Goolsby is joined in studio by Danny Goolsby, Larry Kloefkorn remotely in Wichita and Jonathon McCoy remotely in Kansas City. They discuss how an integrated team can better help you create your retirement plans. Next, Matt is joined by Bill Vawter, of Market Medicare Advisors to talk about a rare special circumstance when it comes to Medicare. Matt is the...

Year End Tax Prep 31.12.2022

Episode 14 of Season 5 of Retire Hour. Matt Goolsby is joined in studio by Larry Kloefkorn, Danny Goolsby remotely in Wichita and Julie Newton remotely in Kansas City. They discuss tax withholding income planning. Next, Matt is joined by Cory Hiebert, of Market Medicare Advisors to talk about indemnity plans and how they can help you save money down the road. Matt is then joined by attorney Gerald...

Real Money Disaster 24.12.2022

Episode 13 of Season 5 of Retire Hour. Matt Goolsby is joined in studio by Danny Goolsby and Larry Kloefkorn remotely in Wichita. They discuss the Secure Act 2.0 and how it affects you and your retirement. Next, Matt is joined by Bill Vawter, of Market Medicare Advisors to talk about penalties when you don't have a drug plan. Matt is then joined by attorney Gerald Eidelman to discuss how Secure Ac...

The Unlucky Heir 17.12.2022

Episode 12 of Season 5 of Retire Hour. Matt Goolsby is joined in studio by Larry Kloefkorn, Danny Goolsby remotely in Wichita, and Julie Newton remotely in Kansas City. They discuss the volatile stock market and different alternatives you can consider. Next, Matt is joined by Bill Vawter, of Market Medicare Advisors to talk about starting Medicare at a different time than Social Security. Matt is...

Strategic Liquidations 10.12.2022

Episode 11 of Season 5 of Retire Hour. Matt Goolsby is joined in studio by Danny Goolsby, Larry Kloefkorn remotely in Wichita, and Jonathon McCoy remotely in Kansas City. They discuss rising interest rates that could be costing you money. Next, Matt is joined by Bill Vawter, of Market Medicare Advisors to explain what happens if you regret your choice during Medicare Open Enrollment. Matt is then...

Wild Swings in the Market? 03.12.2022

Larry Kloefkorn is joined by financial advisor Danny Goolsby as well as Jonathon McCoy from Market Advisory Group Kansas City where they talk about what an unhealthy relationship with your financial advisor might look like before tackling the wild swings in the market. Larry is then joined by Bill Vawter of Market Medicare Advisors where they continue to talk about Medicare's Open Enrollment that...

Phantom Income 26.11.2022

Matt Goolsby is joined by financial advisors Larry Kloefkorn and Danny Goolsby as well as Jonathon McCoy from Market Advisory Group Kansas City where they talk about Phantom Incomes that you may not recognize. Matt is then joined by Bill Vawter of Market Medicare Advisors where they continue to talk about Medicare's Open Enrollment that ends on December 7th. Next, Matt is joined by Gerald Eidelman...

CPI (Consumer Price Index) Oh My! 12.11.2022

Matt Goolsby is joined by financial advisors Larry Kloefkorn and Danny Goolsby as well as Jonathon McCoy from Market Advisory Group Kansas City where they cover the recent state elections and the Consumer Price Index. Matt is then joined by Bill Vawter of Market Medicare Advisors who met with a couple who was paying for TWO Medicare Part B's! Next, Matt is joined by Jean Moody with Eidelman Law Fi...

Non-Titled Assets 05.11.2022

Matt Goolsby is joined by financial advisors Larry Kloefkorn and Danny Goolsby as well as Jonathon McCoy from Market Advisory Group Kansas City where they answer a frequently asked question "Should I just be in cash?". Matt is then joined by Bill Vawter of Market Medicare Advisors who brings up an interesting dilemma with a couple who cannot decide if they should increase their long-term care prem...

Is Your Advisor Product or Process Driven? 29.10.2022

On this Special Episode, Larry Kloefkorn is our Guest Host while Matt is on vacation. Larry is joined by Danny Goolsby in house where they discuss if Your Advisor is Product or Process Driven? Larry is then joined by Bill Vawter of Market Medicare Advisors to tackle a recent question by a visitor to our Home Show booth. Next, Larry is joined by Gerald Eidelman with Eidelman Law Firm on how to appr...

Loaded Funds 22.10.2022

Matt Goolsby is joined by financial advisors Larry Kloefkorn and Danny Goolsby in house and we welcome back Jonathon McCoy from Market Advisory Group where they discuss the Cost of Loaded Funds. Matt is then joined by Bill Vawter of Market Medicare Advisors to explain staying on a current work plan or getting on Medicare. Next, Matt is joined by Gerald Eidelman with Eidelman Law Firm to answer the...

Cost of Living Adjustments 15.10.2022

Matt Goolsby is joined by financial advisors Larry Kloefkorn and Danny Goolsby from Market Advisory Group where they discuss the Cost of Living Adjustments. Matt is then joined by Bill Vawter of Market Medicare Advisors to express his anticipation of Medicare Open Enrollment! Next, Matt is joined by Devin Seward with Eidelman Law Firm to talk about why Power of Attorney’s are so important. Lastly,...

Inheriting Retirement Plans 07.10.2022

Matt Goolsby is joined by financial advisor Larry Kloefkorn from Market Advisory Group. They discuss pension plans and inheriting retirement plans. Matt is then joined by Bill Vawter of Market Medicare Advisors to express concerns about Medicare Advantage Plans not working in certain retirement homes. Next, Matt is joined by Jenah Moody with Eidelman Law Firm to talk about VA Pensions and Veteran'...

Losing a Spouse Early in Retirement 29.09.2022

Matt Goolsby is joined by two financial advisors from Market Advisory Group, Danny Goolsby in the booth and Larry Kloefkorn in our remote studio. They discuss stagflation and address losing a spouse in the early stages of retirement. Matt is then joined by Bill Vawter of Market Medicare Advisors to expand on the lower cost of Medicare Plan B Premium. Next, Matt is joined by estate planning attorne...

How the Markets Can Affect Your Retirement 24.09.2022

Matt Goolsby is joined by two financial advisors from Market Advisory Group, in studio by Larry Kloefkorn and Danny Goolsby remotely in Wichita. They discuss market concerns and answer a 3 part listener question regarding widow’s benefits, switching to social security, and drawing from your IRA. Matt is then joined by Bill Vawter of Market Medicare Advisors to expand on Open Enrollment for Medicar...

Staying on your Group Plan 17.06.2022

Matt Goolsby is joined by three financial advisors from Market Advisory Group, in studio by Larry Kloefkorn, Danny Goolsby remotely in Wichita, and Jonathon McCoy remotely in Kansas City. They discuss forgotten 401k’s and answer a listener question regarding investing in 401k’s at a young age. Then in the “Find the Fees” segment they examine Incomplete Advise. Matt is then joined by Bill Vawter, o...

Retiring Among Market Corrections 10.06.2022

Matt Goolsby is joined by three financial advisors from Market Advisory Group, in studio by Danny Goolsby, Larry Kloefkorn remotely in Wichita, and Jonathon McCoy remotely in Kansas City. They discuss market volatility in you retirement plan and answer a listeners question regarding when to cash out in retirement. Then in the “Find the Fees” segment they examine I Bonds. Matt is then joined by est...

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