Ready For Retirement
by James Conole, CFP®
Is this your podcast?James Conole, CFP®, is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in financial planning and retirement strategies. With a focus on helping individuals navigate the complexities of retirement, he aims to empower listeners with ac…
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Audience Interest
- retirement planning strategies
- investment tips for retirement
Podcast Focus
- retirement goal achievement
- overcoming retirement planning challenges
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for six years
Platform Reach
- available on multiple platforms
- includes YouTube and TuneIn
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 7 chart positions in 7 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Investing#6030K to 100K
- 🇨🇦CA · Investing#1545K to 30K
- 🇲🇾MY · Investing#943K to 10K
- 🇮🇩ID · Investing#963K to 10K
- 🇵🇭PH · Investing#154500 to 3K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
13K to 48K🎙 Daily cadence·364 episodes·Last published 3d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
43K to 159K🇺🇸63%🇨🇦19%🇲🇾6%+4 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
13K to 48K2.4K real followers tracked across platforms
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Recent episodes
The ONLY 5 Tax Strategies You Need In Retirement
Jul 25, 2026
18m 30s
Why Everything Changes After You Save $1.44 Million in Retirement
Jul 18, 2026
14m 28s
I'm A Retirement Advisor: Here's What I Tell Every Client At 62
Jul 11, 2026
16m 39s
Don’t Retire If This Is You - 5 Warning Signs
Jul 4, 2026
14m 36s
Your Life When Retiring With $100K vs $1M vs $10M
Jun 27, 2026
13m 09s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/25/26 | The ONLY 5 Tax Strategies You Need In Retirement | Free retirement training for people within 10 years of retirement and $1M+ saved. Watch “The Sequoia System Training” here: https://youtu.be/7lpp3XXiDyQ ======================= Two people retire on the same day. Same savings, same investments, same effort over 30 years of working. A few years later, one of them has a lot more money than the other. It's not because of a better stock pick or a lucky year in the market. It comes down to five strategies almost nobody knows exist, and none... | 18m 30s | ||||||
| 7/18/26 | retirement planningfinancial goals+3 | — | — | — | retirementsavings+4 | — | 14m 28s | ||
| 7/11/26 | retirement planningfinancial advice+3 | — | — | — | retirementfinancial regrets+5 | — | 16m 39s | ||
| 7/4/26 | retirement planningfinancial readiness+3 | — | — | — | retirementfinancial advisor+3 | — | 14m 36s | ||
| 6/27/26 | retirement planningfinancial independence+3 | — | — | — | retirementfinancial planning+5 | — | 13m 09s | ||
| 6/20/26 | retirement planningfinancial advice+3 | — | — | — | retirementfinancial health+3 | — | 16m 18s | ||
| 6/13/26 | retirement planningfinancial readiness+3 | — | — | — | retirementfinancial planning+3 | — | 14m 18s | ||
| 6/6/26 | retirement planningfinancial decision making+3 | — | — | — | retirementfinancial planning+3 | — | 9m 40s | ||
| 5/31/26 | mortgageretirement planning+3 | — | — | — | mortgage paymentretirement+3 | — | 9m 47s | ||
| 5/24/26 | retirement taxeswithdrawal strategies+3 | — | — | — | retirement portfoliotaxes+5 | — | 8m 04s | ||
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| 5/17/26 | Social Securityretirement planning+3 | — | — | — | Social Securityretirement age+3 | — | 13m 10s | ||
| 5/10/26 | investment strategysingle-stock risk+3 | — | NVIDIA | — | NVIDIAdiversification+3 | — | 23m 54s | ||
| 5/3/26 | Social Securityretirement planning+3 | — | — | — | Social Securityretirement age+3 | — | 15m 05s | ||
| 4/26/26 | financial advisorretirement planning+3 | — | — | — | financial advisorretirement+3 | — | 18m 16s | ||
| 4/19/26 | 401(k)retirement planning+3 | — | — | — | 401(k)retirement+3 | — | 8m 40s | ||
| 4/12/26 | retirement planningmental traps+3 | — | — | — | retirementmental traps+3 | — | 8m 23s | ||
| 4/5/26 | retirement planningfinancial security+3 | — | — | — | retirementmoney management+5 | — | 9m 42s | ||
| 3/29/26 | retirement planningfinancial independence+3 | — | — | — | retirementwealthy+3 | — | 10m 39s | ||
| 3/22/26 | retirement planningdividend income+3 | — | — | — | dividendsretirement strategy+3 | — | 13m 42s | ||
| 3/15/26 | retirementlife transitions+3 | — | — | — | retirementfreedom+3 | — | 10m 13s | ||
| 3/8/26 | retirement income strategiesfinancial planning+3 | — | — | — | retirementincome strategies+3 | — | 16m 30s | ||
| 3/1/26 | retirement planningfinancial strategy+4 | — | — | — | retirement agefinancial planning+4 | — | 14m 22s | ||
| 2/22/26 | retirement planninginvestment strategy+3 | — | — | — | retirement red zonefinal years+3 | — | 13m 58s | ||
| 2/15/26 | “The Biggest Retirement Lie: ‘I Can’t Retire Until Medicare’” | “I can’t retire until Medicare.” It sounds responsible. It sounds practical. It also keeps a lot of people working years longer than they need to. The truth is not that health insurance doesn’t matter. It absolutely does. The mistake is believing your employer is the only safe way to get it. That belief quietly trades some of your best years for a sense of certainty that may not actually be required. In this episode, James walks through a real case study of a couple in their late fift... | 9m 17s | ||||||
| 2/8/26 | Why $5 Million is the Tax "Danger Zone" | Once your portfolio crosses $5 million, the game changes. Growing your money is no longer the hard part... protecting it is. Tax mistakes that used to feel like small inefficiencies can quietly turn into six-figure problems that compound throughout retirement. This episode breaks down the tax strategies that actually matter once you’re in high-net-worth territory. With multiple account types, portfolio income pushing you into higher brackets, and large pre-tax balances creating future RMD an... | 17m 42s | ||||||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
James Conole, CFP®, is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in financial planning and retirement strategies. With a focus on helping individuals navigate the complexities of retirement, he aims to empower listeners with actionable insights that foster confidence and security in their financial futures. "Ready For Retirement" stands out for its practical approach, addressing the overwhelming aspects of retirement planning. Covering a range of topics from investment strategies to financial education, the podcast features episodes designed to demystify retirement preparation, making it accessible and engaging for listeners. The podcast attracts a diverse audience, primarily composed of individuals approaching retirement or seeking to enhance their financial literacy. Listeners gain valuable strategies and knowledge that not only inform but also instill a sense of peace of mind about their financial future, with over 364 episodes available to support their journey.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 2.4K
- Total plays: 56K
- Total reviews: 784
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 182
Castbox
- Followers: 616
- Plays: 25K
- Reviews: 1
YouTube
- Subscribers: 649
- Views: 32K
- Videos: 26
Podcast App
- Followers: 828
- Reviews: 781
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 77
- Reviews: 2
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Audience
adults, family, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- retirement goal achievement
- overcoming retirement planning challenges
- building a secure retirement
- strategies for retirement confidence
Audience interests
- retirement planning strategies
- investment tips for retirement
- financial security in retirement
- peace of mind in retirement
Platform reach
- available on multiple platforms
- includes YouTube and TuneIn
- distributed across major podcast apps
- broad listener base of 210695
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for six years
- total of 364 episodes
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Ready For Retirement
Peaked at #60 in United States, currently #60 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| MY | — | #94 | #94 | — |
| ID | — | #96 | #96 | — |
| Canada | — | #154 | #154 | — |
| PH | — | #154 | #154 | — |
| South Africa | — | #162 | #162 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #181 | #181 | — |
Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.
Chart Positions
7 placements across 7 markets.