Episodes

  • FOMO, Fear, and Financial Freedom: Mastering Emotions in Retirement
    Sep 9 2025

    Is your portfolio riding high on tech stocks—and your emotions? In this episode of Retire ATL, Aaron Vincent and Matt Decker unpack the risks of overexposure to the “Magnificent Seven,” the emotional traps of market timing, and why “boring is a blessing” in retirement planning. With relatable analogies and candid insights, they explore how to balance growth and safety, manage FOMO, and build a portfolio that supports your lifestyle without derailing your future. If you’re nearing retirement, this is the mindset shift you didn’t know you needed.

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    21 mins
  • Your Why Matters More Than Your Number
    Sep 2 2025

    What’s your “why” for retirement—and is your financial plan built to support it? In this episode, Aaron Vincent and Matt Decker share how understanding your goals and values is the foundation of a resilient retirement strategy. From tax planning (not just tax prep) to stress-testing your portfolio against life’s curveballs, they reveal how to turn financial planning into a lifestyle, not a short-term fix. Plus, hear personal stories that shaped their mission to help others retire with clarity and confidence.

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    21 mins
  • Why ‘Just One More Year’ Could Be a Trap
    Aug 26 2025

    Think Roth conversions are simple? Think again. In this episode of Retire ATL, Aaron Vincent and Matt Decker break down the real impact of Roth strategies, IRMAA brackets, and tax timing on your retirement. They share cautionary tales, explain why spending Roth dollars too early can backfire, and explore how cash value life insurance can offer tax-free growth. If you're nearing retirement or stuck in the “just one more year” mindset, this episode is your wake-up call to plan smarter—not harder.

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    23 mins
  • Regret-Proof Your Retirement: What Most People Miss
    Aug 19 2025

    What’s the biggest regret in retirement? Not knowing your options. In this episode, Aaron Vincent and Matt Decker explore how procrastination, fear, and misinformation can sabotage your financial future. From missed savings opportunities to misunderstood annuities, they unpack how retirement income, tax strategy, and purposeful planning can transform retirement from a razor’s edge into a confident journey. Whether you're nearing retirement or just starting out, this episode helps you rethink risk and reclaim control.

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    22 mins
  • Fear to Spend: The Retirement Trap No One Talks About
    Aug 12 2025

    What if the biggest threat to your retirement isn’t running out of money—but refusing to spend it? In this episode of Retire ATL, Aaron Vincent and Matt Decker explore the psychology behind spending fears, the transition from accumulation to distribution, and how tools like annuities can unlock financial freedom. With relatable stories and practical strategies, they reveal why decisiveness—not wealth—is the key to a fulfilling retirement. If you’ve saved enough but still feel stuck, this episode is for you.

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    21 mins
  • Second Opinions That Could Save Your Retirement
    Aug 5 2025

    Are hidden fees quietly draining your retirement savings? In this episode, Aaron Vincent and Matt Decker break down how mutual funds, target date funds, and layered advisory costs can erode your portfolio—often without you realizing it. Learn how a Portfolio X-Ray can reveal the true cost of your investments and whether you're getting the value you deserve. Plus, hear how one listener’s second opinion uncovered critical gaps in their financial plan, and why knowing your withdrawal strategy is essential before retirement.

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    21 mins
  • Retirement with Purpose: Why Golf Isn’t Enough
    Jul 29 2025

    What if retirement wasn’t about stopping work—but starting what truly matters? In this episode of Retire ATL, Aaron Vincent and Matt Decker explore how purpose shapes a fulfilling retirement and why income planning must adapt to rising interest rates. From redefining retirement goals to protecting your “safe money” from market shocks, they share real stories and practical strategies to help you retire with clarity, confidence, and meaning.

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    23 mins
  • The Big Beautiful Bill: What’s Really in It for You?
    Jul 22 2025

    What’s buried in 2,374 pages of the “Big Beautiful Bill”? In this episode of Retire ATL, Aaron Vincent and Matt Decker unpack what the new legislation could mean for your taxes, estate planning, and retirement strategy. They also challenge the obsession with Social Security cuts—arguing that taxes, not benefits, are the real retirement threat. With humor and hard truths, they explain why most advisors avoid the heavy lifting of true planning—and why you can’t afford to. If you’re ready to stop majoring in minors, this one’s for you.

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    19 mins