Some say retirement is like a permanent vacation. At Relax to Retire, we know that’s exactly what it should feel like. Hosted by Gary Garner, Owner and Insurance Professional at Relax and Retire Financial Services, and Vicki Miller the Retirement Your Way podcast is your go-to way to get the news and information you need to get closer to a retirement that feels like the vacation of a lifetime.
Covering hot retirement topics like Social Security maximization, veteran benefit planning, and beyond, we’ll bring you insights that will help you pave the way for a future where every day feels like Saturday.
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Is the traditional 4% rule enough for today’s retirement challenges? Gary Garner & Vicki Miller explore why a personalized retirement blueprint may need to account for much more than a withdrawal percentage. From creating reliable income and managing taxes to Medicare choices, healthcare costs, long-term care, and required minimum distributions, this episode examines the moving pieces that can shape retirement. Plus, Gary and Vicki discuss why diversification across tax-deferred, Roth, and other accounts can play an important role in planning for the years ahead.
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27 Oct 2026
Are You Missing These Year-End Retirement Moves?
What you keep in retirement may matter just as much as what you save. Gary Gardner explored year-end tax considerations, Roth conversions, RMDs, and how Social Security claiming decisions can affect retirement income. He also discusses diversification, the renewed interest in bonds, managing market risk, and why flexibility becomes especially important when unexpected long-term care expenses arise. It’s a look at how taxes, income, investments, and changing life circumstances can all fit into a broader retirement blueprint.
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20 Oct 2026
Are Emotions Putting Your Retirement Plan at Risk?
Could one emotional decision or unexpected expense throw your retirement strategy off course? Gary Garner and Vicky Miller discuss why making knee-jerk portfolio moves during market swings can create problems and why planning ahead matters. They also explore long-term care costs, Medicare coverage considerations, and how income events such as selling a home may affect Medicare premiums. Plus, hear why taking a long-term view and regularly reviewing your retirement strategy can help you prepare for life’s changing circumstances.
Retire Your Way TODAY! (https://relaxretire.com/)
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