Drew Blackston, Certified Retirement Counselor® Registered Financial Consultant®

Your Financial EKG™ | Retirement Planning | Investment and Wealth Management | Financial Planning

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Welcome to the Your Financial EKG™ Podcast, your go-to source for expert financial planning insights, retirement strategies, and wealth-building tips. Whether you're approaching retirement, already retired, or looking to maximize your investments, this podcast delivers actionable advice on retirement income planning, tax-efficient strategies, Social Security optimization, estate planning, and long-term wealth management.**Schedule your virtual consultation, click here: https://pearlwealthgroup.com/contact/ or use our calendar link: https://calendly.com/pearlwealthgroup/discoverycall **

Author

Drew Blackston, Certified Retirement Counselor® Registered Financial Consultant®

Category

Business

Podcast website

pearlwealthgroup.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Can You Retire at 63 With $850,000? Here’s the Strategy 08.07.2026

Can You Retire at 63 With $850,000? Here’s the Strategy In this retirement video, I walk through a retirement strategy for someone who is 63 years old with $850,000 saved for retirement. We’ll look at how retirement income, Social Security timing, retirement withdrawal needs, taxes, and healthcare can all impact whether retirement is actually realistic. The goal isn’t just to ask “Can I retire?” —...

Can I Retire at 60 with $285,000 Saved For Retirement?!? 01.07.2026

Can I Retire at 60 with $285,000 Saved For Retirement?!? Can you really retire at age 60 with only $285,000 saved? In this video, I break down a real-world retirement scenario and show what kind of income $285,000 may be able to generate. We'll discuss Social Security, spending needs, healthcare costs, and the key factors that determine whether retirement is realistic. If you're approachin...

Turn Your Savings Into Retirement Income With This Simple Rule 24.06.2026

Turn Your Savings Into Retirement Income With This Simple Rule In this video, I explain the Rule of 1000, a simple way to estimate the monthly retirement income your nest egg may be able to provide. Whether you have $250,000, $500,000, $1 million, or more saved, this rule can help you quickly determine if you're on track for the retirement lifestyle you want. **Schedule your free virtual consu...

Most Retirees Will Run Out of Money. Here's Why. 17.06.2026

Most Retirees Will Run Out of Money. Here's Why. Many Americans enter retirement believing they have enough saved, but the reality can be very different. Inflation, healthcare expenses, taxes, market volatility, and spending habits can put tremendous pressure on a retirement portfolio over time. **Schedule your free virtual consultation 😊 , click here: https://pearlwealthgroup.com/contact/ or...

I'm 50 With $150K Saved. When Can I Retire? 10.06.2026

I'm 50 With $150K Saved. When Can I Retire? Is $150,000 enough to retire? If you're 50 years old and have $150K saved for retirement, you may be wondering whether you're on track, behind, or closer than you think. **Schedule your free virtual consultation 😊 , click here: https://pearlwealthgroup.com/contact/ or use our calendar link: https://calendly.com/pearlwealthgroup/discoverycall...

Don’t Retire Until You Understand These Expenses 03.06.2026

Don’t Retire Until You Understand These Expenses Retirement is about more than replacing your paycheck. Many retirees are surprised by the real costs that show up after they stop working. In this video, we break down some of the biggest retirement expenses people often underestimate, including: • Health insurance before Medicare • Medicare premiums and out of pocket costs • Inflation and rising ev...

Retire At 60 With $225K: Where Should You Take Income From First? 27.05.2026

Retire At 60 With $225K: Where Should You Take Income From First? If you’re retiring at 60 with around $225,000 saved, the order you take income from can make a huge difference in how long your money lasts. In this video, I walk through a practical retirement withdrawal strategy, including which accounts may make sense to tap first, how to think about taxes before Social Security and Medicare, and...

Can I Retire at 63 With $350K? 20.05.2026

Can I Retire at 63 With $350K? Can you really retire at 63 with $350,000 saved? In this video, we break down the real numbers behind retirement income, Social Security, healthcare costs, withdrawals, and lifestyle expectations to see what’s actually possible. Too many people think they either need millions to retire… or that $350K automatically means they’re out of options. The truth is somewhere...

Why People FAIL Retirement (It’s Not What You Think) 13.05.2026

Why People FAIL Retirement (It’s Not What You Think) Most people think retirement fails because of a bad stock markets, not saving enough for retirement, or retiring too early… but that’s usually not the real reason. In this retirement video, I break down the true causes of retirement failure—and the retirement mistakes I see over and over again as a financial planner. These are the hidden risks t...

Can I Retire at 62 with $400,000?!? 06.05.2026

Can I Retire at 62 with $400,000?!? In this retirement video, we break down whether $400,000 is enough to retire at age 62, how long your retirement money may last, and the key factors that determine if early retirement is realistic. We’ll cover Social Security at 62, retirement income planning, retirement withdrawal strategies, taxes in retirement, healthcare costs before Medicare, inflation, and...

How to Pay $0 in Taxes During Retirement 29.04.2026

How to Pay $0 in Taxes During Retirement Are you paying more taxes in retirement than you need to? In this video, I break down the strategies that can help retirees legally reduce — and in some cases eliminate — taxes on retirement income. We’ll talk about how different income sources are taxed, including Social Security, IRAs, 401(k)s, Roth accounts, dividends, and brokerage accounts. How to Pay...

Retiring at 60…Here’s What It Really Takes 22.04.2026

If you’re aiming to retire at 60, the question isn’t just “Can I Retire?” — it’s “What will it actually take to make it work?”In this video, I break down the key factors that determine whether retiring at 60 is realistic. **Schedule your free virtual consultation 😊 , click here: https://pearlwealthgroup.com/contact/ or use our calendar link: https://calendly.com/pearlwealthgroup/discoverycall **...

55 With $150K… Are You Closer to Retirement Than You Think? 15.04.2026

55 With $150K… Are You Closer to Retirement Than You Think? If you’re 55 years old with $150,000 saved for retirement, you might be wondering… am I behind, or do I still have a shot? The truth is, retirement isn’t just about how much you’ve saved—it’s about how you plan. **Free Book 📕 Download: Can I Really Retire?!?:** 📊https://pearlwealthgroup.com/ ** ❌ **Please make sure you talk with your C...

How to Retire at 60 With ONLY $200K (Is It Possible?) 08.04.2026

How to Retire at 60 With ONLY $200K (Is It Possible?) Is it really possible to retire at 60 with just $200,000 saved? In this video, we break down what retirement would actually look like with $200K—what income it could generate, the biggest risks most people overlook, and the key decisions that determine whether this is realistic or not. We’ll cover: • How much monthly income $200K can actually p...

53 With $1.1M Saved… Am I Ready to Retire? 01.04.2026

53 With $1.1M Saved… Am I Ready to Retire? If you’re 53 with $1.1M saved, you’re ahead of most people—but are you actually ready to retire? In this video, I break down what that portfolio could realistically generate in monthly income, and the key factors that will determine if it’s enough (or not). It’s not just about the number—it’s about your spending, timeline, and risk. Before you make any bi...

I’m 45 With $150K Saved… Am I On Track for Retirement? 25.03.2026

I’m 45 With $150K Saved… Am I On Track for Retirement? I’m 45 years old with $150,000 saved for retirement — am I behind, on track, or still able to retire comfortably? In this retirement video, we break down how long $150K can grow, what you should be saving in your 40s, and realistic retirement timelines. I’ll walk through the retirement math, retirement investment assumptions, and retirement st...

The 3 Numbers That Decide If You Can Retire 11.03.2026

The 3 Numbers That Decide If You Can Retire **Schedule your free virtual consultation 😊 , click here: https://pearlwealthgroup.com/contact/ or use our calendar link: https://calendly.com/pearlwealthgroup/discoverycall ****Buy My Book 📕 : Can I Really Retire https://www.amazon.com/shop/drewblackstoncrc/list/2FDRXX3LFUXQ8?ref_=aipsflist ****Text me: 813-535-5135** 📱 Are you actually ready to reti...

$175K at 62 — Is Retirement Even Possible? 25.02.2026

$175K at 62 — Is Retirement Even Possible? **Schedule your free virtual consultation 😊 , click here: https://pearlwealthgroup.com/contact/ or use our calendar link: https://calendly.com/pearlwealthgroup/discoverycall ****Buy My Book 📕 : Can I Really Retire https://www.amazon.com/shop/drewblackstoncrc/list/2FDRXX3LFUXQ8?ref_=aipsflist ****Text me: 813-535-5135** 📱 Can you really retire at 62 wit...

Can I Retire at 63 with $350,000 Saved For Retirement?!? 18.02.2026

Can I Retire at 63 with $350,000 Saved For Retirement?!? **Schedule your free virtual consultation 😊 , click here: https://pearlwealthgroup.com/contact/ or use our calendar link: https://calendly.com/pearlwealthgroup/discoverycall ****Buy My Book 📕 : Can I Really Retire https://www.amazon.com/shop/drewblackstoncrc/list/2FDRXX3LFUXQ8?ref_=aipsflist ****Text me: 813-535-5135** 📱 Can I retire at 6...

The 5-Minute Retirement Plan (From $250K to $1 Million) 11.02.2026

The 5-Minute Retirement Plan (From $250K to $1 Million) **Schedule your free virtual consultation 😊 , click here: https://pearlwealthgroup.com/contact/ or use our calendar link: https://calendly.com/pearlwealthgroup/discoverycall ****Buy My Book 📕 : Can I Really Retire https://www.amazon.com/shop/drewblackstoncrc/list/2FDRXX3LFUXQ8?ref_=aipsflist ****Text me: 813-535-5135** 📱 In this video, I w...

How Much Do You Really Need to Retire at 62? 04.02.2026

How Much Do You Really Need to Retire at 62? How Much Do You Really Need to Retire at 62?**Schedule your free virtual consultation 😊 , click here: https://pearlwealthgroup.com/contact/ or use our calendar link: https://calendly.com/pearlwealthgroup/discoverycall ****Buy My Book 📕 : Can I Really Retire https://www.amazon.com/shop/drewblackstoncrc/list/2FDRXX3LFUXQ8?ref_=aipsflist ****Text me: 813...

$375K Saved for Retirement — Is It Enough to Quit Working? 28.01.2026

$375K Saved for Retirement — Is It Enough to Quit Working? If you have $375,000 saved for retirement , you might be wondering: Is it enough to quit working? In this video, I break down real retirement math to show what $375K can realistically generate in retirement income at 63, 65, and beyond — including how the 4% rule, Social Security, taxes, and inflation factor into the decision. **Schedule y...

Should You Retire at 60?!? 28.01.2026

Should You Retire at 60?!? **Schedule your free virtual consultation 😊 , click here: https://pearlwealthgroup.com/contact/ or use our calendar link: https://calendly.com/pearlwealthgroup/discoverycall ****Buy My Book 📕 : Can I Really Retire https://www.amazon.com/shop/drewblackstoncrc/list/2FDRXX3LFUXQ8?ref_=aipsflist ****Text me: 813-535-5135** 📱 Here at Pearl Wealth Group, we run a trademarke...

How Much Retirement Income Can $1 Million Really Generate? 21.01.2026

How Much Retirement Income Can $1 Million Really Generate? **Schedule your free virtual consultation 😊 , click here: https://pearlwealthgroup.com/contact/ or use our calendar link: https://calendly.com/pearlwealthgroup/discoverycall ****Buy My Book 📕 : Can I Really Retire https://www.amazon.com/shop/drewblackstoncrc/list/2FDRXX3LFUXQ8?ref_=aipsflist ****Text me: 813-535-5135** 📱 Can you retire...

Understanding Health Care In Retirement: A Complete Guide 14.01.2026

Understanding Health Care In Retirement: A Complete Guide **Schedule your free virtual consultation 😊 , click here: https://pearlwealthgroup.com/contact/ or use our calendar link: https://calendly.com/pearlwealthgroup/discoverycall ****Buy My Book 📕 : Can I Really Retire https://www.amazon.com/shop/drewblackstoncrc/list/2FDRXX3LFUXQ8?ref_=aipsflist ****Text me: 813-535-5135** 📱 Worried about he...

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