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  • Why $1.7 trillion is left behind in forgotten 401(k)s
    Sep 16 2025
    Living a long and happy life in retirement is a goal that is surprisingly within reach for many people, as long as the right steps are taken before you get there. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Debra Whitman, AARP's chief public policy officer and author of “The Second Fifty,” about the surprising answers to retirement's most challenging questions. Debra discusses the importance of where you live, maintaining strong relationships, and utilizing helpful tools like AARP's Livability Index to create a roadmap for your retirement. Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell. Find more episodes of Decoding Retirement at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/decoding-retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • 4 steps to rebuild your life after retirement
    Sep 9 2025
    Plenty of people work hard to reach their retirement, only to find that life after a career can be less satisfying than they thought. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons, author of "Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement," about the steps you can take to ensure a rewarding and adventurous life after work. Elizabeth discusses how social interaction can be a powerful motivator to stay at your job, how to find measures of personal success beyond just income, and how being open to the unknown can lead to an exciting "second act" in your life. Whether you are already living in retirement or just planning ahead for it, there's something for everyone on this week's Decoding Retirement. Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell. Find more episodes of Decoding Retirement at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/decoding-retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • The missing piece in your retirement puzzle: Homeowner's insurance
    Sep 2 2025
    Budget-conscious consumers are known for cutting corners to save money on everyday expenses. But when it comes to insurance, choosing cheap policies now may potentially add higher costs in the long run. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Meaghan Dowd, director of insurance at Holistiplan, about how making the wrong choices with your insurance could adversely affect your retirement. Meaghan discusses asset depreciation, outgrowing your policy, and thinking about ways to mitigate risk to your home. Discover new ways to protect your assets for the future by listening to this week's Decoding Retirement. Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell. Find more episodes of Decoding Retirement at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/decoding-retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min
  • How most families get retirement wrong
    Aug 26 2025
    Conventional wisdom can only get you so far, especially when dealing with unforeseen life events that might permanently change your plans. On this week's episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Keith Wargo, president and CEO of Autism Speaks, about the financial necessities of autism care. Keith discusses resources to help families affected by autism, the importance of setting up special needs trusts, and ways to stay on track for retirement. Later in the episode, Bob chats with Zvi Bodie, Boston University professor of management emeritus, about why the risks inherent in buying stocks may be higher than you think. Tune in now for two important conversations on one eye-opening episode of Decoding Retirement. Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell. Find more episodes of Decoding Retirement at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/decoding-retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • Healthcare costs can make or break your retirement
    Aug 19 2025
    The best laid plans for retirement can be totally upended by an unexpected medical emergency, especially if you don't have a reserve of savings to draw from. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Sudipto Banerjee, global retirement strategist at T. Rowe Price, about what you can do to factor healthcare costs into your retirement planning. Sudipto discusses maximizing tax efficiency with Health Savings Accounts, whether you should consider a Medigap policy, and whether de-risking some of your investments as you enter retirement may be the right move. Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell. Find more episodes of Decoding Retirement at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/decoding-retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • Why fears of a retirement crisis may be overblown
    Aug 12 2025
    The steady stream of dire news about Social Security continues to affect retirement plans around the country; but one man is surprisingly optimistic about its future. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Andrew Biggs of the American Enterprise Institute. Biggs reveals that retirees tend to be much more confident in their savings, and discusses why the doom and gloom about Social Security may be premature. For a refreshingly contrarian take on retirement in America, listen to this week's installment of Decoding Retirement. Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell. Find more episodes of Decoding Retirement at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/decoding-retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min
  • Caregiving is the $600 billion crisis hiding in plain sight
    Aug 5 2025
    With a rapidly aging workforce, budgeting time and money for caregiving has become even more crucial for the average American. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, host Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with MIT AgeLab director Joe Coughlin, who shares his unique perspective on the advancements and challenges that await retirees. Coughlin also discusses the impact of unpaid caregiving on family finances, maintaining cash flow after retirement, and the financial benefits of residing in livable communities. Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell. Find more episodes of Decoding Retirement at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/decoding-retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • Dr. Oz’s plan to stop Medicare waste and rising costs
    Jul 29 2025
    Dr. Mehmet Oz, now head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, lays it out plain: healthcare isn’t just a cost, it’s an investment to win the future. Want to fix Medicare, Medicaid, and save America trillions? Dr Oz says get people healthy, working, and off government dependency. On Decoding Retirement, Dr. Oz tells host Bob Powell that he is cutting waste within Medicare and Medicaid - and demanding results. He backs work requirements as common sense and insists medical debt must be tackled through price transparency and enforcement. Rising Medicare premiums? He’s pushing reforms to protect seniors’ wallets. Bottom line: Oz tells Powell he’s in the “change business” - and he’s here to make healthcare work for hardworking Americans. Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell. Find more episodes of Decoding Retirement at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/decoding-retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 min