Retirement Your Way

New Medicaid work requirements are scheduled to take effect in 2027, and some healthcare experts are raising concerns about how they could affect cancer patients and survivors. Retirement. Radio's Matt McClure sits down with Dr. Julie Gralow, Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), to discuss the potential consequences of these change...

Retirement. Radio’s Matt McClure speaks with Dr. Ryan Potter about the growing issue of hearing loss among first responders and why protecting hearing health is so important in high-pressure emergency situations. Dr. Potter explains that long-term noise exposure impacts an estimated 80% of law enforcement officers, 40% of firefighters, and 45% of EMS providers, creating challenges that can affect...

May is Military appreciation month, a time to honor the men and women who serve and have served our great nation…And while we honor those associated with the military, members and veterans are fighting a different battle: finances, and purpose. Key Points Covered: Finding a purpose -  For many who leave the military, the biggest challenge isn’t just money — it’s finding purpose in a new civilian w...

Happy "America Saves Week!" Guest : Shikha Narula, Head of Consumer Deposit Products at Bank of America Key Takeaways from the Interview: Saving remains a priority—but it’s challenging: ~52% of Americans say saving is a top priority ~72% say inflation and cost of living are impacting finances Automation is one of the easiest wins: Tools like debit round-ups (e.g., “Keep the Change”) Recurring auto...

April is National Financial Literacy Month. It started back in the early 2000s when Congress realized too many Americans were leaving school without the first clue about how to manage a paycheck, a credit card, or a financial future.  Fast-forward to 2026, and the problem hasn’t gone away. Nearly half of U.S. adults still give themselves a C-minus or worse on money knowledge… Key Points Covered: R...

Spring has arrived, and while your home gets its annual refresh, your finances might be collecting their own quiet clutter… First, clean up your accounts - If your money is scattered across multiple banks, and brokerage firms, it can feel chaotic. Next, declutter your debt - Multiple credit cards, loans with varying interest rates, and different due dates can create unnecessary pressure. Organize...

Have you ever looked at your annuity statement and felt completely confused? You're not alone—and that's a problem that needs solving. In this essential episode of Retirement Your Way, Bradley Hardin with AmeriLife of Central Florida tackles one of the most misunderstood retirement planning tools: annuities. Despite being widely used and highly effective for the right purposes, annuities are often...

Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace faster than ever — and for older workers, that shift can feel both exciting and intimidating. Retirement. Radio ’s Matt McClure sits down with Carly Roszkowski, VP of Financial Resilience Programming at AARP, to unpack how AI is reshaping the job market and what it means for workers over 50. They explore new research showing that many older wor...

Most retirees spend 30 to 40 years accumulating wealth—but only 30 minutes deciding how to convert that nest egg into reliable income. That backwards approach can cost you tens of thousands of dollars and leave your retirement vulnerable to market volatility. In this essential episode of Retirement Your Way, Bradley Hardin with AmeriLife of Central Florida breaks down the three pillars that determ...

Recession talk is back for 2026—it may not be in every headline, but the odds aren’t at zero percent. You need to be prepared for the scenario of a possible recession. Key Points Covered: Emergency Funds --- Start by building (or topping off) an emergency fund that covers three to six months of living expenses. Picking the Right Budgeting System – Whether old or new, using a budgeting system can h...

In this Social Security–focused episode of Retirement Your Way , Bradley Hardin and co-host Matt McClure take a deep dive into one of the most critical pieces of retirement planning. They explain how Social Security can serve as a stable income foundation and why choosing the right claiming strategy can make a lasting impact on long-term financial security. The conversation highlights the importan...

Retirement. Radio's Matt McClure sits down with Rod Griffin, Senior Director of Consumer Education and Advocacy at Experian, for a practical and timely conversation about emergency savings. With rising living costs, recent holiday spending, and ongoing debt repayment putting pressure on household budgets, many Americans struggle to set money aside for unexpected expenses. Matt and Rod break down c...

On this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , host Bradley Hardin is joined by co-host Matt McClure for an in-depth conversation about three of the most important forces shaping retirement today: healthcare costs, longevity, and Social Security planning .  The episode begins with a discussion on why retirement planning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—and why confiden...

Retirement. Radio’s Matt McClure  sits down with Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer of Jackson Hewitt, to break down what taxpayers need to know heading into the 2026 tax season. They discuss some of the biggest changes on the horizon, including an estimated $300 billion in refunds expected for millions of Americans — and why filing early and accurately can make a real difference. Steber walks through...

On this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , Bradley Hardin and co-host Matt McClure break down what it really means to build a results-in-advance retirement plan —a plan built on clarity, guarantees, and confidence. Instead of relying on “hoping the market cooperates,” this episode focuses on strategies that can help retirees: Reduce unnecessary taxes Eliminate hidde...

Market volatility, election-year uncertainty, and constant headlines can make retirement planning feel overwhelming — especially when you’re close to making the transition from saving to spending. On this episode of Retirement Your Way , Bradley Hardin of AmeriLife of Central Florida is joined by co-host Matt McClure for an in-depth conversation about how pre-retirees and retirees can build predic...

In this episode of Retirement Your Way , Bradley Hardin and Matt McClure dive into the upcoming Social Security changes for 2026 , including cost-of-living adjustments, higher taxable wage limits, Medicare premium increases, and a brand-new tax deduction for seniors. They break down how these changes impact retirees, pre-retirees, and workers still paying into the system—and why many of these upda...

Your first year of retirement is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. In this episode, Matt McClure and advisor Bradley Hardin break down the five biggest adjustments retirees face , including emotional challenges, healthcare surprises, lifestyle shifts, tax complexity, and why spending often increases after you leave the workforce.  Bradley also explains why having a SMART vision for retir...

In this interview, Retirement. Radio’s Matt McClure speaks with Mary Hines Droesch, head of consumer and small business products at Bank of America, about holiday shopping trends. A major focus is how inflation and tariffs influence consumer behavior. The discussion also explores how dupe culture is emerging as a popular trend among younger generations who seek affordable alternatives to high-end...

As the calendar gets ready to flip, Bradley Hardin and co-host Matt McClure walk listeners through a timely year-end checklist to ensure their retirement plan stays on track heading into 2026. This episode of Retirement Your Way focuses on fall financial cleaning —the essential review, reassessment, and rebalancing steps retirees and pre-retirees should take before the new year. Bradley breaks dow...

In this episode, Bradley Hardin breaks down the real reason so many retirement plans fall apart: poor communication. Whether it’s with your spouse, your advisor, or your loved ones who will one day help carry out your wishes, silence can be expensive. Bradley and co-host Matt McClure explore how miscommunication leads to missed deadlines, incorrect beneficiaries, avoidable tax surprises, and emoti...

The clock is ticking — and the end of the year is one of the most critical times for retirees and pre-retirees to make smart financial moves. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , Bradley Hardin joins Matt McClure to break down the essential year-end planning checklist that could save you money, reduce your taxes, and start 2026 on the right financial foot.  Fr...

You can’t predict how long you’ll live — but you can plan to make your money last. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , Bradley Hardin joins Matt McClure to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing today’s retirees: longevity risk. The longer we live, the longer our savings must last — and that requires smart, personalized planning. The guys break down:...

In this piece, brought to you by Retirement. Radio 's Jim Tarabocchia, we explore the basics steps to take – and break them down – for further clarity on preparing for retirement.   Key Points Covered: The importance of saving for retirement – NOW Balancing your investments – How a healthy mix of riskier investments can help weather the market’s uncertainty especially as you get closer to retireme...

In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , Bradley Hardin joins Matt McClure to explore how retirement has changed — and why today’s retirees face new challenges that require fresh strategies. From longer life expectancy and the decline of traditional pensions to rising healthcare costs and inflation, Bradley explains how to build your own “personal pension,” optimi...