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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!
Unknown Host hosts Retire Well, a business show with 98 episodes published.
Are you on track for the retirement you want? This week on Retire Well, host Josh Bretl shares a fun movie trip with his son, Alex, and breaks down why mid-year financial checkups matter. Learn how to rebalance your port
This week on Retire Well, host Josh Bretl shares personal reflections from a family trip to Pearl Harbor and connects those lessons of perspective and preparation directly to retirement planning. Josh and Mark Elliott di
Economic shifts and Federal Reserve changes can create confusion, but your financial plan should keep you secure regardless of market trends. In this episode, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott discuss how to assess your true p
What happens when a concert ticket mix up turns into a front row upgrade? On this episode of Retire Well, Josh Bretl shares a funny story from a recent family outing that perfectly sets the stage for today's discussion:
Major life milestones, like dropping a child off at summer camp or watching twins head to college, bring an undeniable wave of emotional change. Retirement is no different, representing one of the most pivotal life trans
Retirement is one of the most significant life transitions you will ever face, bringing a unique mix of excitement and uncertainty. In this episode, Josh Bretl compares preparing for retirement to dropping his daughter o
What do old school donut shops, the movie Top Gun, and your estate plan have in common? They're all on the table in this episode of Retire Well! Hosts Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott share stories about family traditions bef
Welcome to Retire Well with Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott. This week, Josh shares a story from a recent family trip to Universal Studios, illustrating how exceptional personal care changes your perspective. That same level
What is your retirement magic number? In this episode of Retire Well, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott break down why relying on a single savings target might be a myth. True financial security is not just about the size of y
A recent report shows that most Americans fear outliving their savings more than death itself. It makes sense. For decades, you knew exactly how much money was coming in from your paycheck. In retirement, that predictabl
Josh Bretl begins this episode with a story from a recent Social Security workshop in Wheaton where the room hit 85 degrees, the fans sounded like a hurricane, and his laptop died mid-presentation. While it felt like a d
In this episode of Retire Well, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott discuss the fundamental shift in retirement planning over the last few decades. With traditional pensions largely a thing of the past, today’s retirees must act
Life has a way of surprising us when we least expect it. This week, Josh Bretl shares a story about an unwelcome visitor in his car that serves as a perfect metaphor for the unexpected challenges of retirement. Whether i
In this episode of Retire Well, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott discuss how to find clarity when you are feeling out of sorts due to market volatility or headline driven anxiety. Josh shares a personal story about a family d
This week on Retire Well, Josh Bretl shares highlights from a family road trip to Louisville, Kentucky, including scouting reports from Mammoth Cave and the Louisville Slugger factory. Back in the office, Josh and Mark E
In this episode of Retire Well, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott explore the personal side of retirement planning, starting with a Saturday night in downtown Elmhurst that served as a reminder of how quickly life transitions
Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott are back to help you navigate the bumps of retirement. After a snowy Chicago weekend that forced a much-needed family reset, Josh shares why every retiree needs a mental break from the noise.
Retirement used to be simpler when everyone had a pension. Today, we are living in a world of IRAs and 401k plans, which means you are now in a partnership with Uncle Sam that you might not have signed up for. This week
What is the biggest risk to your retirement? According to Josh Bretl, it is usually the thing you haven't even thought of yet. This week on Retire Well, Josh shares a sobering story about a neighbor's home ruined by a bu
Walking into retirement can feel a lot like watching your child’s first dance. It's a mix of pride, nerves, and a lot of questions about what comes next. This week on Retire Well, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott dive into th
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Retire Well is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Business (investing) and has published 98 episodes.
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