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“How much of your retirement savings is actually yours?” Unpacking the silent partners hitching a ride in your IRA, this episode explores the unexpected tax pitfalls that can derail even the best-laid financial plans. Kyle and Matt dig into tax buckets, unexplored strategies, and the sneaky traps awaiting even the most prepared retirees. It’s a candid, sometimes humorous journey into the complexities of retirement planning—where the answers aren’t always what you expect. Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

"Are your retirement savings headed for a bridge that's missing?" This episode explores the controversial world of Roth conversions, dissecting why advisors disagree and revealing hidden pitfalls most people overlook. With candid analogies and personal stories, Kyle and Matt set the mood for asking not just what, but why, as they navigate the complex rules, fees, and decisions that could make or break your financial future. What’s the true impact of paying taxes now versus later—and how do you know if you’re in the winning lane? The full story and its consequences are just around the bend. Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

Is Medicare really as confusing—and consequential—as it seems? This episode delivers an honest, sometimes humorous look at the annual Medicare open enrollment period, unraveling the bureaucratic twists and hidden decisions that could shape your health and finances for years. From deciphering plan lingo to the risks of guessing your way through coverage, Matt and Kyle share stories and strategies that reveal just how high the stakes can be. Discover why Medicare mistakes aren’t just inconvenient—they could be permanent. Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

What happens when retirement planning collides head-on with rising interest rates and sticky inflation? Kyle and Matt share real-life anxieties, vivid metaphors, and personal moments before steering the conversation into financial headwinds, revealing how borrowing costs and bond markets are rewriting the rules of retirement. Hear the candid truths behind housing prices, political blame games, and the surprising places opportunity can be found. Which strategies will emerge as the market approaches all-time highs—and why might staying comfortable with your advisor be the riskiest move of all? Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

How much do rising prices really change the way we live? Kyle and Matt unpack the not-so-obvious effects of inflation—from the gas pump to the grocery bill—and reveal why the “invisible tax” may quietly cost retirees more than they think. With lively banter and unexpected anecdotes, this episode explores how global events and economic psychology play out in everyday decisions, challenging assumptions about what truly impacts your retirement journey. Discover what’s shifting beneath the surface… and why paying attention might matter more than you realize. Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

What makes someone pivot from investigating crime scenes to guiding families toward financial security? This episode explores unexpected career twists, surprising lessons from the world of forensics, and the vibrant office culture at FIRA Capital Management. Discover how a fresh perspective shapes the firm’s approach—and why even retirement planning can feel like a family road trip. Key stories and insights await, but not all answers are in plain sight. Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

Ever wonder why market dips hit so much harder once you’re retired—and the steady paychecks have stopped flowing? On this episode of Your Retirement Highway, Kyle Jones and Matt Allgeyer of FIRA Capital Management share candid stories and insider perspectives, including a wild ride through college football culture, before diving into what really keeps retirees up at night. From rising diesel prices to the secret mechanics of oil refining (trust us, it's way more interesting than it sounds!), the guys peel back the curtain on how inflation and world events ripple through your retirement plan. But don’t worry—this isn’t just doom and gloom or dry numbers! Kyle and Matt reveal strategies you’ll actually want to use: how to build that all-important “income floor,” why your savings needs to work as hard as you do, and the surprising reason banks might know more about your retirement than you realize. Will your money last? Will your plan hold up through unexpected emergencies? Tune in for laughs, honest talk, and actionable advice from the longest-running retirement radio show in St. Louis. Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

If tomorrow never comes, who decides your legacy? Join the Your Retirement Highway team as they peel back the curtain on the startling truth: most Americans have no estate plan, often leaving loved ones and assets in limbo. Blending candid stories, sharp humor, and lessons from generations, this episode explores why even high achievers procrastinate on legacy planning—while revealing the overlooked basics that could change your family's future. How strong is the foundation beneath your life's work? Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

Is a college degree really worth the six-figure price tag? This episode takes a lively detour through the gaps in financial education, the true costs of higher learning, and how today’s graduates are navigating a world where AI changes the rules of the game. With candid stories and sharp questions, the team debates whether traditional paths still make sense and explores what skills actually pay off for life and retirement. Tune in for surprising insights and a dose of financial reality—mixed with the show’s signature unscripted humor. Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

“What if the greatest danger to your retirement isn’t the economy, politics, or the market—it's you?” This episode sets a candid, conversational tone as Kyle Jones and Matt Allgeyer expose how emotion-driven decisions sabotage even the best-laid plans. From water cooler stock tips to headline hysteria, the advisors share real-life stories and insights into the pitfalls of panic and overconfidence. Discover why recognizing your own behavioral biases might just be the crucial first step on your retirement highway—what strategies could steer you away from costly mistakes? Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

What happens when the market soars—and what if it tumbles right after you retire? Join Matt and Kyle as they reminisce about rock concerts, family life, and the surprises of getting older—all before diving into the strategies that can help shield your nest egg from market mood swings. Discover why the right mix of “buckets” isn’t just about numbers, but peace of mind when volatility hits. The trip through memory lane reveals unexpected parallels with retirement planning, and hints at why time—and timing—matter more than ever. Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

What happens when the biggest purchase of your life is made before your first real paycheck? This episode takes a candid look at the skyrocketing costs of higher education, the elusive promise of a worthwhile return, and how AI is changing the game for the next generation. Join the conversation as the team skewers college myths, juggles real-life stories, and uncovers the surprising skills that may matter most in today’s world. Ready for some detours, financial truths, and a dose of reality? Buckle up for a ride you weren't expecting. Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

What happens to everything you’ve built if you fail to plan for the future? On this episode of "Your Retirement Highway," Kyle Jones, Matt Allgeyer, and special guest Danny Michaud take you on a lively road trip through the world of legacy planning—and trust us, this ride comes with a few sharp turns, some unexpected laughs, and a couple of dad jokes you won’t soon forget. Will you get the inside scoop on the core documents every family needs, or will you be part of the 62% of Gen Xers flying without a plan? Tune in to hear why legacy planning isn’t just for the wealthy (or the stuffy), how your family could end up “building on sand,” and what makes financial planning more apprenticeship than textbook. Plus, find out which team one of the hosts secretly cheers for, why nobody wants to be runner-up to the runner-up, and the rookie mistakes you’ll want to avoid. Buckle in—this is one episode you and your retirement can’t afford to miss! Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

Ever wondered what really happens when you try moving your parent into a retirement community—with all your siblings in tow? Buckle up as Kyle and Matt take you behind the scenes of a family “caste system,” where old roles reappear just in time for the stress, laughter, and chaos of helping Mom settle into her new independent life. If you’re in that sandwich generation, stuck between raising kids and corralling parents, this episode’s got stories (and confessions) you’ll instantly relate to. But that’s just a taste—this week, the guys uncover some surprising facts about what retirement actually costs, why most of us were never taught to budget (even finance grads!), and how “hope is not a strategy” when it comes to your money. Plus, meet the show’s youngest team members and hear the real reason retirees have the best seat in the coffee shop. Ready for some laughs, a little tough love, and the financial “aha” moments you didn’t know you needed? Hit play and join us for the ride! Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.

Ready to take a pit stop on your retirement journey? This week on "Your Retirement Highway," Matt Allgeyer is flying solo and diving deep into one of those topics everyone buys but nobody fully understands—long-term care. Whether you’re cruising toward retirement or just merging onto the highway, Matt’s got real-life stories, unexpected laughs, and surprising truths that might just make you rethink your future. Why do antique mall coasters cost $45 anyway? And more importantly, what happens when you need help with life’s daily basics? Think you’re prepared for whatever retirement throws your way? Think again. Discover the essentials most people overlook, the triggers behind insurance policies, and—and here's the big secret—a few options that could change how you protect yourself and your family. Matt’s pulling over, slowing things down, and giving you just enough to keep you on the edge of your seat. Tune in, learn why a plan beats a product, and find out how your retirement may hinge on decisions you haven’t even considered yet! Join Matthew Allgeyer and Kyle Jones as they dive into the crucial issues shaping your retirement. In this episode of Your Retirement Highway, our hosts discuss a key retirement topic, sharing expert advice, actionable strategies, and experiences that matter. From taxes and Social Security to long-term care and market volatility, they cover what you need to know to chart your retirement course with clarity and confidence.