On this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, host Bradley Hardin is joined by co-host Matt McClure for an in-depth conversation about three of the most important forces shaping retirement today: healthcare costs, longevity, and Social Security planning.
The episode begins with a discussion on why retirement planning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—and why confidence comes from having a clear, personalized strategy.
From there, the conversation dives into healthcare planning, including Medicare decisions, common enrollment mistakes, and the often-underestimated cost of medical care in retirement. The episode also explores longevity planning, highlighting the reality that retirements are lasting longer than ever.
Finally, Bradley and Matt address Social Security planning, clarifying what Social Security was designed to do, what it was not designed to do, and how retirees can coordinate benefits with pensions, personal savings, and guaranteed income strategies. The episode wraps up with a practical list of common retirement mistakes to avoid in 2026, including overestimating Social Security increases, under-planning for healthcare, delaying key decisions, and failing to regularly review a retirement plan.
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About the Hosts:
Bradley serves as an Investment Advisor Representative and Registered Social Security Analyst. Madison is a licensed life and health insurance agent and also a Registered Social Security Analyst.
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