Can I Retire Now?

About Can I Retire Now?

Welcome to the Can I Retire Now? Podcast! Where savvy financial insights meet relatable wisdom. With almost two decades in the industry, Nick and his wife, Becky, bring a dynamic perspective to help you navigate your unique financial landscape. Join us as we decode the intricacies of your financial world, offering tailored strategies for dream retirement plans and protection against life's storms. Discover what truly matters in your financial life, gain insights on relationships and money, and maybe even share a good laugh. Your journey to financial well-being starts here. Hosted by: Nick J. Russell, CRPC®, Investment Advisor Representative, and Becky Wagoner, Podcast Coordinator. Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisors LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, a broker/dealer, and a Registered Investment Adviser. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. 6052 Turkey Lake Rd #101, Orlando, FL 32819. Main Telephone: (407) 351-3476.

Publisher

Nick J. Russell, CRPC® & Becky Wagoner

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jun 2024

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Trump Accounts and The Secret Child Rollover Strategy for Retirement (Ep. 51)

   When planning for a child or grandchild’s future, most people naturally jump straight to 529 college plans or standard custodial accounts. But a newly created tool, the Trump Account, is introducing a whole new way to build generational wealth long before a child ever enters the workforce. In this episode of Can I Retire Now?, Nick and Becky break down how these new government-backed custodial accounts work, from the $1,000 federal match for eligible newborns to their $5,000 annual contributi...

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Is That Really Your Bank? Personalized Scams and AI Imposters (Ep. 50)

   With AI getting smarter by the day, financial scams are no longer just obvious emails from international princes. Today, bad actors are using personalized and sophisticated voice cloning, DocuSign spoofs, and hidden crypto links to target everyday savers and pre-retirees. In this episode of Can I Retire Now?, Nick and Becky dive into the updated landscape of modern financial fraud. From imposter calls that mimic your family members to "smishing" text scams and long-con romance fraud, we break...

3. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Emergency Savings and Student Loan Matches in Your 401(k) (Ep. 49)

   Government legislation might not sound like standard weekend listening, but the latest changes could reshape how you save and spend your money. Today’s episode of Can I Retire Now?, dives into Part 2 of Nick and Becky’s breakdown of the SECURE 2.0 Act. Employers can now match your student loan payments with 401(k) contributions and the new $2,500 emergency savings accounts are built right into workplace plans. With auto-enrollment and auto-escalation these options can set up future savers for...

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YouTube views

3,780

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

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Quality

67

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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