Ready For Retirement
Ready For Retirement is the podcast dedicated to helping you learn the tips and strategies that will help you achieve your retirement goals. When it comes to retirement planning, it can quickly become overwhelming and ea...
AI overview.James Conole, CFP®, is an independent podcast creator known for his expertise in financial planning and retirement strategies. With a focus on helping individua…
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On the show
- James Conole27 eps
- James Conole, CFP®2 eps
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
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- 🇺🇸United States · InvestingHOME#4031K to 166K
- 🇵🇱PL · Investing#11745 to 236
- 🇲🇽Mexico · Investing#19444 to 233
- 🇮🇪Ireland · Investing#12025 to 134
- 🇵🇹Portugal · Investing#13919 to 98
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
32K to 167K🎙 ~2x weekly·385 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
63K to 333K🇺🇸100% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
35K to 183K1.7K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/24/26 | Retire NOW If You Answer "YES" to All 5 Questions | Ready to retire? See what it's like to work with us → https://learn.rootfinancial.com/9593a2 ======================= I've watched people with plenty of money retire and spend the first two years second-guessing everything. So before I tell any client they're ready, I ask them five questions. If you can honestly say yes to all five, you might be able to retire now. Not in a year. Not in five. Now. This video is those five questions, and the stories behind why each one matters. We're going... | 14m 08s | ||||||
| 10/17/26 | Once You Understand This, You'll Stop Working Past 55 | Ready to retire? See what it's like to work with us → https://learn.rootfinancial.com/7a0f48 ======================= Every time you add one more year to your retirement projection, the numbers get better. The math is right. But it only measures one part of your wealth. Your health, your time and your relationships don't show up anywhere on that screen. So most people keep chasing the one number that does, and they miss the point where the ideal time to retire already came and went. ... | 14m 02s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 | How to Respond When Asked About Your Investment Philosophy | Ready to retire? See what it's like to work with us → https://learn.rootfinancial.com/15076a ======================= You saved well. You invested well. You built $2 million or more. But the habits that got you here aren't the ones that will carry you through retirement. After 15 years of building plans for retirees at this exact level, I've watched a few small shifts completely change how a retirement plays out. These are the eight things I tell every one of them. We're going to cover: ... | 17m 22s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 | Think Twice Before You Retire at 65 | Free retirement training for people within 10 years of retirement and $1M+ saved. Watch “The Sequoia System Training” here: https://learn.rootfinancial.com/4f7f57 ======================= A couple came to me. Both 60. $2.5 million saved. Everything on paper said they were ready to stop working. They kept going anyway. One of them was doing it out of guilt. The other was doing it for a health insurance card. Neither reason had anything to do with the actual math, and once we ran it, the answ... | 12m 07s | ||||||
| 9/26/26 | Don't Let Early Retirement Backfire (9 Things You NEED To Know) | Free retirement training for people within 10 years of retirement and $1M+ saved. Watch “The Sequoia System Training” here: https://learn.rootfinancial.com/a8aca2 ======================= The problem is, most retirement advice out there isn't built for people retiring early. Most people don't even realize how different it is. These are the 9 things you need to know before you retire early, broken into what's different, what gets riskier, and what actually works in your favor. W... | 22m 17s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 | My Honest Advice To Anyone Retiring With $2 Million | If you've got $2 million or more saved, you probably think you already know how retirement goes. No more stress, finally enjoying life, doing whatever you want. That's not how it goes. Not because of the money. Because of what happens to your judgment, your spending, and your mental health once the paycheck actually stops, and almost nobody warns you about it in time. This is everything I tell my clients before they retire, including the story of a widow that still sits with me years later.... | 20m 29s | ||||||
| 9/12/26 | How I'd Retire in 5 Years Starting With $1M (2026) | Free retirement training for people within 10 years of retirement and $1M+ saved. Watch “The Sequoia System Training” here: https://learn.rootfinancial.com/c8e6cf ======================= If you have a million dollars saved and five years until retirement, this is the last stretch where you can actually change how it turns out. I've sat across from people in your exact position who assumed they were set, then had to cut back once they actually retired. This is the exact process I'd run if t... | 15m 01s | ||||||
| 9/5/26 | Social Securityretirement planning+3 | — | — | — | Social Securityage 62+3 | — | 16m 45s | ||
| 8/29/26 | retirement planningfinancial scenarios+3 | — | Root FinancialThe Sequoia System Training | — | retirementfinancial planning+3 | — | 12m 38s | ||
| 8/23/26 | retirement planninginvestment strategies+3 | — | The Sequoia System TrainingRoot Financial | — | retirementinvesting+3 | — | 17m 03s | ||
| 8/15/26 | retirement planningspending in retirement+3 | — | Root Financial | — | retirementspending+4 | — | 14m 38s | ||
| 8/8/26 | retirement planningfinancial habits+3 | — | The Sequoia System TrainingRoot Financial | — | retirementfinancial planning+4 | — | 23m 33s | ||
| 8/1/26 | retirement planningwithdrawal strategies+3 | — | The Sequoia System Training | retirement | retirement withdrawalfinancial planning+5 | — | 17m 14s | ||
| 7/25/26 | tax strategiesretirement planning+3 | — | The Sequoia System Training | Retirement | tax strategiesretirement+3 | — | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
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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 #40 in United States, currently #40 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| PL | — | #117 | #117 | — |
| Ireland | — | #120 | #120 | — |
| PT | — | #139 | #139 | — |
| United States | — | #161 | #161 | — |
| Mexico | — | #194 | #194 | — |
Chart Positions
6 placements across 5 markets.
Chart Positions
6 placements across 5 markets.