Early Retirement - Financial Freedom (Investing, Tax Planning, Retirement Strategy, Personal Finance)
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Early Retiree Reveals The Truth About Finding Purpose In Retirement | Retirement Reality
38 mins; March 30, 2026
Special Episode: NEW Free Resource For Loyal Listeners!
12 mins; March 25, 2026
Ex-Software Engineer Reveals Dark Truth Behind “Never Turning Off” | Retirement Reality
48 mins; March 23, 2026
Retiree Reveals Why She Retired At 56 Without A Purpose | Retirement Reality
46 mins; March 16, 2026
Ex-Tech Reveals The Regrets To Avoid Before Retirement | Retirement Reality
43 mins; March 09, 2026
Here’s How A Retiree Spends $10K/Month Safely in Retirement | Retirement Reality
41 mins; March 02, 2026
“I Would Rather Figure Retirement Out Than Continue My Job” | Retirement Reality
49 mins; February 23, 2026
“Stop Worrying About Healthcare Pre-65” | Retirement Reality
37 mins; February 16, 2026
New Retiree Shares How He Retired At 58 | Retirement Reality
58 mins; February 09, 2026
Single Retiree Shares Surprising Truth About Retiring Earlier Than His Peers | Retirement Reality
54 mins; February 02, 2026
"I Started Investing In My 30s And Retired At 53" | Early Retiree Shares All | Retirement Reality
52 mins; January 26, 2026
Why Retirees Are Flocking To This One Special Community | Retirement Reality
51 mins; January 19, 2026
Ex-Silicon Valley Retiree Reveals Why You Should Retire EARLY | Retirement Reality
44 mins; January 12, 2026
When Is The Ideal Time To Hire An Advisor?
15 mins; January 05, 2026
This Is When I Recommend You STOP Saving For Retirement
13 mins; December 29, 2025
The Shocking Statistics Behind When People Collect Social Security
10 mins; December 22, 2025
Why Risk Tolerance Doesn't Matter (Use THIS Instead)
16 mins; December 15, 2025
How To Decide When To Turn On Social Security
11 mins; December 08, 2025
How Much Fixed Income Do You Really Need in Retirement?
16 mins; December 01, 2025
Why Asset LOCATION (NOT "Allocation") Overlooked In Retirement Planning
17 mins; November 24, 2025
When Saving Becomes a Habit You Can’t Turn Off | Root Talks
15 mins; November 20, 2025
You Want To Retire By 55. Here's 5 Things You Need To Know.
11 mins; November 17, 2025
The Shocking Reason Most People Work Past 60
14 mins; November 10, 2025
James Threw the First Pitch at a Padres Game—Here’s the Real Lesson | Root Talks
14 mins; November 06, 2025
Why Only 3% of US Retirees Have Over $1M
10 mins; November 03, 2025
Here's How Your Spending Will Change Throughout Retirement (The Retirement Smile)
10 mins; October 27, 2025
Will Low Returns Ruin Your Retirement? (How to Interpret Goldman Sachs 3% Forecast) | Root Talks
16 mins; October 23, 2025
How To Save On Healthcare In 2026 (If Retired)
11 mins; October 20, 2025
Here's Exactly How To Withdraw From A 401(k)/IRA To Live In Retirement
13 mins; October 13, 2025
A Beginner's Guide To Roth Conversions
10 mins; October 06, 2025
The Cliché Advice You Should Finally Pay Attention To
19 mins; October 02, 2025
7 Benefits Of Brokerage Accounts (Superhero)
13 mins; September 29, 2025
6 Surprising Statistics About Wealthy Retirees
12 mins; September 22, 2025
How to Know You’ve Found the Right Financial Advisor │ Root Talks
18 mins; September 18, 2025
This Is What The Average Retiree Spends In Retirement
13 mins; September 15, 2025
10 Questions To Ask Your Spouse So They Are Excited For Retirement
13 mins; September 08, 2025
Inside Root’s Growth Plan (And the Promise Refuse to Break) │ Root Talks
17 mins; September 03, 2025
What's The Average 401(k) Balance At My Age? Am I On Track?
12 mins; September 01, 2025
4 Massive Reasons You'll Wish You Retired Earlier
8 mins; August 25, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Financial Optimization (And How to Avoid It)
17 mins; August 21, 2025
I Want To Retire (Or Just Work Less). Will I Still Be On Track For A Comfortable Retirement?
11 mins; August 18, 2025
FAQs: Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorneys, and Other Estate Planning Tools (Part 2)
13 mins; August 11, 2025
Does Your Spouse Really Know the Financial Plan? Why That Matters │ Root Talks
16 mins; August 07, 2025
Here's When A Will Is Sufficient And Trust Isn't Necessary (Part 1)
13 mins; August 04, 2025
Why I Love Retirement Planning At 29 Years Old
15 mins; July 28, 2025
How to Know If You’re Ready to Retire (Hint: It’s Not Just About Money)
17 mins; July 24, 2025
5 Surprising Statistics That Will Make You Want To Retire Early
17 mins; July 21, 2025
Here's How To Plan For Social Security If You Retire Early
19 mins; July 14, 2025
DIY vs. Financial Advisor: How to Know When It’s Time to Get Help
20 mins; July 10, 2025
The Not-So-Obvious Reason To Retire Early
15 mins; July 07, 2025
Why Retire Early? History Of The Podcast
19 mins; June 30, 2025
Why Brokerage Accounts Might Be the Most Underrated Tool in Your Financial Plan
18 mins; June 26, 2025
How to Calculate Your EXACT Early Retirement Number (Simple Formula)
18 mins; June 23, 2025
How To Pay 0% Taxes On $120k+ Of Retirement Income
15 mins; June 16, 2025
This Is What Financial Planning Really Changes
18 mins; June 12, 2025
Why $1.5M Is Enough To Retire If You Want To Spend Like This
15 mins; June 09, 2025
5 Expenses To Cut to Reach Financial Independence (and 3 NOT to)
21 mins; June 02, 2025
Ready to Retire? Here's How to Tell Your Company │ Root Talks
24 mins; May 29, 2025
The 4% Rule: Is It Still the Key to Early Retirement in 2025?
19 mins; May 26, 2025
Here's 5 Portfolio Changes To Create More Income In Retirement
18 mins; May 19, 2025
The Surprising Regrets of Wealthy Retirees | Root Talks
16 mins; May 15, 2025
Why The Biggest Risk To Retiring Early Is Not What You Think
14 mins; May 12, 2025
Avoid These 6 Common Mistakes When Retiring Early
17 mins; May 05, 2025
Root Talks: Spend Your Way to a Happier Retirement: 5 Pillars of Better Spending
18 mins; May 01, 2025
Why More People Are Retiring Early Today Than Ever Before
14 mins; April 28, 2025
4 Tax Strategies To Consider This Year
16 mins; April 21, 2025
Root Talks: How Does The Advisory Team Structure Work at Root?
23 mins; April 17, 2025
Why It's Natural To Be Worried To Retire (And What To Do About It)
15 mins; April 14, 2025
Healthcare Analysis: How We Save Our Clients Thousands Before Medicare Begins
19 mins; April 07, 2025
Root Talks: How to Get Past the Fear of Retiring Even When You Have Enough
21 mins; April 03, 2025
How Much Should I Have In Bonds/Cash/etc. In Retirement?
19 mins; March 31, 2025
My Biggest Recommendation Before You Retire - Please Do This
19 mins; March 24, 2025
Root Talks: How We Plan When Markets Are Volatile
14 mins; March 20, 2025
How To Instill Financial Values In Children
19 mins; March 17, 2025
The One Reason Everyone Delays Their Retirement
17 mins; March 10, 2025
How To Plan For Big One-Time Expenses Before You Retire
18 mins; March 06, 2025
How To Remove "Headtrash" and Spend In Retirement Without Worrying
24 mins; March 05, 2025
Behind The Scenes At Root: How Do We Select Our Advisors?
25 mins; March 05, 2025
5 Questions To Ask When Interviewing A Financial Advisor
29 mins; March 03, 2025
Retire in Style: The 4 States That Offer the Best Bang for Your Buck
16 mins; February 24, 2025
Retirement Planning With Guaranteed Income (Pension, Social Security, Rental Income, etc.)
17 mins; February 17, 2025
Step-by-Step Guide To Withdrawing Retirement Income
17 mins; February 10, 2025
The True Value Of A Debt-Free Retirement (Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?)
14 mins; February 03, 2025
How Do We Build The Best Team In The Financial Industry?
24 mins; January 30, 2025
How Does Root Differ From Traditional Financial Firms?
27 mins; January 30, 2025
Root's New Community Is Coming! (EXCITING UPDATE)
15 mins; January 30, 2025
How Much Should I Be Saving To Retire Early?
15 mins; January 27, 2025
A Complete Guide To Long-Term Care
15 mins; January 20, 2025
You Don't Need A Tax Preparer. You Need A Tax Planner.
15 mins; January 13, 2025
Behind The Scenes At Root: A Deep Dive Into Our Business
23 mins; January 09, 2025
How Many Investment Firms Should I Split My Money Between?
21 mins; January 09, 2025
Here's How To Live A Retirement Without Anxiety
22 mins; January 09, 2025
7 Steps To Check Off Before Retiring Early
16 mins; January 06, 2025
How Much Do I Need To Spend $10k/Month In Retirement? Hint: LESS THAN YOU THINK!
14 mins; December 30, 2024
You Won't Believe How This Couple Retired Early With $500k+
14 mins; December 23, 2024
Here's How To Decide When To Turn On Social Security
24 mins; December 19, 2024
How Do I Invest To Create The Most Income In Retirement?
15 mins; December 16, 2024
How Do I Know When I Can Retire Early (Not Work Forever)?
35 mins; December 12, 2024
Here's Why You Shouldn't Worry Regardless Of Who Is In Office
11 mins; December 09, 2024
How Ari & James Met - Here's How Root Was Founded
30 mins; December 04, 2024