Retirement Optimism - January 24, 2026

About this episode

This episode discusses critical aspects of retirement planning and addresses common questions faced by retirees.

On this episode of Retire Right with Shawn Mueller, the conversation focuses on one or more of the most critical aspects of retirement planning, such as managing taxes, understanding Social Security benefits, evaluating long-term care needs, preparing for market fluctuations, and establishing an effective legacy plan. Shawn Mueller and James Parker tackle the latest financial headlines that may affect your retirement, talk through common questions and situations faced by retirees, and discuss the behavioral side of money decisions. Each episode aims to inform, educate, and help you think critically about strategies, risks, and the evolving world of retirement.

People in this episode

Host: Shawn Mueller

Guest: James Parker

Topics covered

• retirement planning
• tax management
• Social Security benefits
• long-term care
• market fluctuations
• legacy planning
• behavioral finance

Keywords

• retirement
• financial planning
• taxes
• Social Security
• long-term care
• market risks
• legacy
• money decisions

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Organizations: Retire Right with Shawn Mueller

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