Retirement Your Way

In recognition of RSV Awareness Month, Retirement. Radio ’s Matt McClure  sits down with Dr. Leonard Friedland , Vice President and Director of Scientific Affairs and Public Health for GSK North America, and Carole , a National Senior Games athlete , to discuss how RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)  affects older adults and why prevention matters.   Dr. Friedland explains that RSV is far more than...

In this week’s episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , hosts Bradley Hardin and Matt McClure explore one of today’s biggest retirement anxieties — the fear of “unretiring.” Drawing from the 2025 U.S. Bank Wealth Report , the team unpacks why so many Americans worry about running out of money in retirement — and what you can do to make sure your paycheck doesn’t retire be...

What’s your biggest retirement fear? In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to unpack the top three concerns keeping retirees up at night—and how to turn those fears into confidence with the right plan. You’ll learn: Why running out of money is America’s biggest financial fear—and how to create your own personal pensi...

Are your finances in need of a little cleaning? In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , Bradley and Madison Hardin share a practical step-by-step guide to help you declutter your financial life and regain control of your money.  From cleaning out your financial junk drawer and reviewing old beneficiaries to dusting off your estate plan and paying yourself first,...

Retirement. Radio’s Matt McClure  talks with  Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt , about why tax planning should be a year-round priority—not just something to think about around Tax Day. Steber explains that there are still several months left in the year to make meaningful changes that can impact the  2025 tax return , emphasizing the importance of reviewing last year’s return, cor...

Taxes may be your biggest—and most overlooked—retirement partner. In this week’s Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , Bradley and Madison Hardin explain how to avoid overpaying Uncle Sam while creating a more tax-efficient retirement strategy. From understanding how Social Security, pensions, and IRAs are taxed, to exploring the two powerful vehicles for tax-free income—Roth IRA...

Retirement. Radio’s  Matt McClure sits down with Tom Kamber, Executive Director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, to discuss how older Americans are using technology, where the biggest gaps remain, and why digital privacy is more important than ever. From app permissions to password managers, Tom shares AARP’s five-day Digital Housecleaning Challenge to help you get your digita...

In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , host Matt McClure is joined by Bradley and Madison Hardin to discuss the four biggest habits that could wreck your retirement dreams —and the steps you can take to avoid them. They cover: Why carrying high-interest debt into retirement is dangerous How failing to plan for taxes can drain your savings ⏳ Longevity risk: what...

Market volatility is a fact of life—but it doesn’t have to derail your retirement. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , hosts Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to break down how retirees and pre-retirees can protect their portfolios from the ups and downs of the market. From the Rule of 100 and the dangers of emotional investing to strategies for gu...

Your nest egg is important, but it’s the income it produces that truly defines your retirement experience. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , Bradley and Madison Hardin share how to transform savings into a reliable paycheck you can’t outlive. They discuss strategies for protecting spouses from income loss, planning around Social Security, and avoiding the “...

Risk is everywhere in retirement planning—but with the right strategy, you can manage it and create confidence for the years ahead. In this episode of Retirement Your Way , hosts Madison and Bradley Hardin join Matt McClure to discuss the many types of risk retirees face and how to protect your hard-earned savings. Topics include: The Rule of 100 and how it guides your risk allocation Longevity ri...

Retirement doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , hosts Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to walk through 10 practical steps to help you create a secure, stress-free retirement. From diversifying your portfolio and maximizing contributions , to managing medical costs , long-term care planning , and mini...

In this week’s episode of Retirement Your Way , hosts Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to explore how retirees can build wealth safely while protecting what they’ve worked so hard to earn. From market downturns that can derail retirement plans to the fear many people have of outliving their savings, the Hardins explain why accumulation strategies need to balance both growth and protect...

Planning for the end of your life isn’t easy — but it’s one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida , Bradley and Madison Hardin join host Matt McClure to discuss the essentials of legacy planning. From organizing scattered accounts to updating beneficiaries, they reveal how simple steps today can prevent stress and c...

Are you prepared for retirement? In this eye-opening episode, hosts Madison and Bradley Hardin, alongside Matt McClure, reveal some shocking statistics about America's retirement readiness—and what they mean for Central Florida retirees. Key Takeaways: Over 50% of Americans don’t know how much they’ll need in retirement—don’t be one of them. Social Security was only designed to replace 40% of your...

Welcome to the very first episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida ! Hosts Matt McClure, along with husband-and-wife retirement planning team Bradley and Madison Hardin, are here to help you take control of your financial future — your way. In this debut episode, the team tackles one of the biggest threats to your retirement: inflation . From skyrocketing grocery prices to...

Welcome to the very first episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida ! Hosts Matt McClure, along with husband-and-wife retirement planning team Bradley and Madison Hardin, are here to help you take control of your financial future — your way. In this debut episode, the team tackles one of the biggest threats to your retirement: inflation . From skyrocketing grocery prices to...