
Welcome to the Early Retirement Roadmap podcast, your audio guide to preparing for and thriving in early retirement!
If you’re dreaming of retiring early but feeling overwhelmed about where to start, or if you’re already retired and looking to make the most of your freedom, you’re in the right place.
I’m your host Mike Upland, and I successfully retired at 55 in 2024. Through this podcast, I sh... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | a year ago |
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Build a cash runway for retirement so you’re not forced to sell stocks in a down market. Learn how many years you need, how to build it, where to hold it (HYSA, CDs, T-bills), and simple refill rules.
If you’re retiring early (or already retired), s... more
ACA subsidy payback at tax time? Form 8962 + 1095-A reconciliation can trigger a surprise bill when your MAGI ends up higher than expected. In this episode, I’ll you'll learn why it happens, how to fix it, and how to prevent it next year.
If you had... more
Market volatility and choppy markets can wreck retirement plans—if you react the wrong way. In this episode, I share a simple framework to stay calm, avoid panic selling, and protect your long-term investing plan.
If you’re investing for retirement ... more
ACA premium shock for 2026? If your Marketplace/Obamacare health insurance premium jumped, this video shows 10 practical ways to pay less all year by controlling MAGI (modified adjusted gross income) and avoiding costly income mistakes.
Health insur... more
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I really like this podcast. It has good content and is broken up into consumable chunks. Thank you Mike for putting in the time to do it.
I’m so grateful for this broadcast. Mike does such a great job explaining the basic and not so basic lessons around retirement. I love the depth of his research and the way he explains things in a way that it’s easy to understand. I don’t have a plan to retire soon and yet I’m finding this so valuable. Thanks Mike.
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Focused on the journey to early retirement, this audio guide provides practical strategies and deep insights aimed at both nascent and seasoned retirees. Hosted by an individual who retired at 55, the content includes discussions around financial planning, health insurance complexities, tax strategies, and cultivating a meaningful post-career life. Each episode features a mixture of personal anecdotes, actionable advice, and candid discussions about the realities of retirement, all crafted to empower listeners to navigate their own paths toward fulfillment in retirement. This unique combination of personal experiences and expert knowledge makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in achieving early retirement or improving their cur... more
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