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Hosted by Kwame Kuadey · education · EN-US · 18 episodes
Retirement Navigator is the podcast for adults 55 and above who are ready to make their next chapter their best one. Hosted by Kwame Kuadey — co-founder of Benefits Insider and Adjunct Professor of Finance at Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School — each episode delivers the clarity and guidance you need to navigate retirement with confidence. We cover Social Security, Medicare, retirement planning, purpose, finances, community, and everything that makes for a retirement well lived. Because a 60-year-old today may have 35 years ahead of them — and that kind of chapter deserves more than guesswork. No panic. No politics. Just clarity. New episodes every week. Subscribe and never miss a step.
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Signup to Generate a PitchRetirement Navigator is the podcast for adults 55 and above who are ready to make their next chapter their best one. Hosted by Kwame Kuadey, co-founder of Benefits Insider and Adjunct Professor of Finance at Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, each episode delivers the clarity and guidance you need to navigate retirement with confidence.
The Retirement Navigator is hosted by Kwame Kuadey. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 18: "Are We Talking About Me or You?" It Changed How She Cared for Her Mother (Who's It For)" (8 October 2026, 34 minutes), "Episode 17: 61 and Counting: The Retirement Generation, The Deadline, and The Formula (#freedom)" (1 October 2026, 39 minutes), and "Episode 16: What Matters, Medication, Mentation: Hospital Beds to Living Rooms (Mobility = Medicine)" (17 September 2026, 56 minutes).
The Retirement Navigator publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for The Retirement Navigator is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Retirement Navigator requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Retirement Navigator's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The Retirement Navigator are Investing & Wealth Management and Family & Social Services. The Retirement Navigator has an education audience.
Kwame Kuadey hosts The Retirement Navigator, an education show with 18 episodes published.
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Send us Fan Mail More than 59 million adults in the U.S. care for a family member or friend, and most of them never call themselves "caregivers." In this episode, Kwame speaks with Rita B. Choula, Senior Director of...
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Send us Fan Mail What happens when an entire generation grows up right as pensions disappear, 401(k)s get introduced with little guidance, and nobody bothers explaining the difference? In this episode, Kwame speaks with...
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Send us Fan Mail What if the best healthcare you could receive as you age isn't in a hospital, but in your own living room? In this episode, Kwame speaks with Dr. Terry Fullmer, a nurse leader whose decades-long career...
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Send us Fan Mail Most people plan carefully for retirement income, but very few plan for the cost of long-term care — and that gap can catch even well-prepared families by surprise. In this episode, Kwame speaks with...
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Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to age well — not just live longer, but live better? In this episode, Kwame sits down with Ariana Myers, whose career has taken her from investment banking to running a home...
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Send us Fan Mail What happens if you live alone and something goes wrong while you're asleep? That's the question that changed everything for Jan Van Vlack, a retired nurse who woke up after a seizure with no memory of...
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Send us Fan Mail If you think retirement is the finish line — this conversation will completely change how you see what comes next. Most of us planned for retirement with one question: "Do I have enough money?" Nobody...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>You may have more working years ahead of you than you think — and that can be a good thing. In this episode, personal finance expert and author Kerry Hannon joins the Retirement Navigator...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>If you've been worried about Social Security's future, confused about caregiving costs, or wondering whether your retirement savings will last — this episode was made for you. Kwame sits down...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>For adults on a fixed income or navigating retirement, understanding the healthcare system for aging loved ones can feel confusing and costly. This conversation helps cut through that — with...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Many people believe senior living only becomes relevant after a health crisis—but that’s often too late to make the best decisions. <br/><br/>In this episode, Kwame sits down with Michelle, a...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Caregiving often begins quietly—then suddenly becomes a central part of life. In this episode, Carol shares her deeply personal journey into caregiving and what she learned after years of...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>What if retirement didn’t have to mean stopping work completely? In this episode, we explore a growing idea called “unretirement”—a more flexible, balanced approach to life after full-time...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Choosing Medicare at age 65 may seem like a simple decision—but it can shape your healthcare access for decades. Many people focus on monthly premiums and extra benefits, without realizing...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Choosing the right care for yourself or a loved one can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to senior living. Many families don’t start planning until a crisis happens, which can lead to...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Did you know that if you’re divorced, you may be eligible for up to 50% of your ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits? Many leave money on the table simply because they misunderstand the rules...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Many retirees did everything “right” - worked for decades, saved consistently, and planned carefully - yet retirement still feels different than expected. If you’ve ever found yourself asking...
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<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Are you tired of retirement advice that assumes you're wealthy?</b></p><p>Welcome to The Retirement Navigator, the podcast for hardworking Americans who need practical retirement...
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