Retire Well

Our weekly radio show dedicated to giving you the confidence to make retirement the best part of your life. We're on the air every Saturday and Sunday from 7-8 am CST on WLS 890AM Chicago!

Retire Well is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Retire Well, a business show with 0 episodes published.

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  Episode #104

  104: From Riot Fest to Retirement Taxes: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone

  Oct 3, 202652 min

  What do a Chicago music festival and retirement planning have in common? Both require stepping outside your comfort zone! In this episode of Retire Well, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott break down recent Federal Reserve interest rate moves and explain why taxes are often the single biggest expense in retirement. Learn why a 30-year tax strategy beats standard single-year tax prep, plus answers to real listener questions on long-term care and concentrated stock. Ready to talk? Call (630) 478-9599 to schedule your complimentary 15-minute call with a Wellment advisor.

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  Episode #103

  103: Dino Nuggets, National Debt, and Navigating Your Retirement Tax Shock

  Sep 26, 202652 min

  Football season is back in the Bretl house, complete with team Dino Nuggets. But on this episode, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott tackle a bigger opponent: the 40 trillion dollar national debt and what it means for your retirement taxes. Learn how required minimum distributions can trigger an unexpected tax shock, how the three tax buckets work, and why laddering Roth conversions might save you money down the road. Plus, Josh answers listener mailbag questions on Medicare, spousal timing, and business sales. Ready to talk? Call (630) 478-9599 to schedule your complimentary 15-minute call with a Wellment advisor.

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  Episode #102

  102: How to Turn Your 401(k) Into Lifetime Retirement Income

  Sep 19, 202652 min

  Is your 401(k) actually ready to fund your retirement? On this episode of Retire Well, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott break down how to replace traditional pensions with a reliable lifetime income plan. Learn how to manage debt, navigate inherited IRAs under the 10-year rule, handle money in second marriages, and evaluate private equity risks. Josh also shares his simple two-lane strategy to balance safe income with market growth. Ready to talk? Call (630) 478-9599 to schedule your complimentary 15-minute call with a Wellment advisor.

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  Episode #101

  101: Why People Without Kids Feel Less Confident About Retirement

  Sep 12, 202652 min

  Did you know people without kids report lower retirement confidence than parents? On this episode of Retire Well, Josh Bretl breaks down why this gap exists and how a written plan changes the game. From managing market downturns and longevity to finding your true purpose in retirement, Josh shares practical tips and a few fun stories along the way. Learn how smart withdrawal strategies and tax planning keep your retirement on track. Ready to talk? Call (630) 478-9599 to schedule your complimentary 15-minute call with a Wellment advisor.

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  Episode #100

  100: How to Shift From Saving to Spending in Retirement

  Sep 5, 202652 min

  Why is it so hard to spend money after saving it your whole life? In our 100th episode of Retire Well, Josh Bretl explores the emotional shift from saving to spending and explains why your nest egg is a tool to be enjoyed, not just artwork to look at. Josh also recaps a fun family river tour in Chicago, breaks down how national debt could impact your future taxes, and answers mailbag questions about RMDs and family loans. Ready to talk? Call (630) 478-9599 to schedule your complimentary 15-minute call with a Wellment advisor.

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