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Brad Jones and Ben Heisler discuss the impact of recent financial changes on retirement planning.

This week on C.L.I.M.B. Through Retirement, Ben Heisler and Brad Jones tackle the seismic shifts shaking up the financial world, including a brand-new Federal Reserve chairman making headlines—and waves. What happens when tough inflation talk, rising rates, and presidential influence collide? And more importantly, what could it all mean for your retirement dreams? If you think your nest egg is safe from DC drama, you might want to think again. But that’s just the beginning. From pension jitters and land sales to unexpected Medicare surprises and big decisions about Social Security, Brad dives into real questions from real listeners across Livingston County—each facing their own unique retirement crossroad. Ready to hear how to bulletproof your plans when the only constant is change? Hit play and find out why “failing to plan is planning to fail”—and how to make your next move your smartest yet. Join Brad Jones for another insightful episode of C.L.I.M.B. Through Retirement, where he dives into practical strategies for tackling the challenges and opportunities of retirement. Today’s show covers important subjects like taxes, Social Security, long-term care, and navigating…

People in this episode

Host: Brad Jones

Guest: Ben Heisler

Topics covered

• financial shifts
• Federal Reserve
• retirement planning
• inflation
• Social Security
• Medicare
• pensions

Keywords

• retirement readiness
• rate hikes
• inflation
• Social Security
• Medicare surprises
• financial planning
• pension jitters

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Federal Reserve

Places: Livingston County

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