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Retire With Style

Wade Pfau & Alex Murguia
Retirement Planning
Social Security
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care
Medicaid
Tax Planning
Retirement Income Styles
Investment Strategies
Financial Advice
Retirement Risks
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Stock Market
Election
Effective Marginal Tax Rate
Retirement Income
Spousal Benefits
Delayed Retirement Credits
Survivor Benefits
Annuities
Medicare

The purpose of Retire With Style is to help you discover the retirement income plan that is right for you. The first step is to discover your retirement income personality. Your hosts Wade Pfau, PhD, CFA, RICP and Alex Murguia, PhD walk you through creating and implementing a retirement plan that will help you reach your goals, and that you’ll be able to stick with.Start by going to risaprofile.co... more

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In this episode of Retire With Style, Wade Pfau and Alex Murguia introduce the fundamentals of long-term care planning as part of their ongoing walkthrough of the Retirement Planning Guidebook. They clarify what long-term care actually is, how it dif... more

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In this episode of Retire With Style, Wade Pfau and Alex Murguia walk through what actually happens when you enroll in Medicare and where people tend to make costly mistakes. They break down the enrollment timeline, clarify how Medicare interacts wit... more

Medicare is one of the most confusing parts of retirement planning. In this episode, Alex and Wade break down the basics, including the difference between Medicare Parts and Plans and the key choice retirees face between Original Medicare (Parts A, B... more

In this episode of Retire with Style, Alex and Wade explore the role of Social Security in retirement planning. They examine when to claim benefits, the tradeoffs between early and delayed claiming, and ongoing concerns about the program’s long term ... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Crosby
Chief Behavioral Officer at Orion and author of The Soul of Wealth
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Episode: [Best of 2025 Repost] Episode 174 The Psychology of Investing Understanding Market Reactions
Beth Pinsker
Personal finance journalist and author of My Mother's Money, A Guide to Financial Caregiving
MarketWatch
Episode: Episode 205: Preparing for the Financial Side of Caregiving
Brett Layton
Guest expert discussing tax implications and planning strategies
Episode: Episode 203: OBBBA and You, Part 3: Building, Passing, and Protecting Wealth Under OBBBA
Brett Leyton
CPA with a Masters in Taxation and a member of the Retirement Researcher Academy
Episode: Episode 201: OBBBA and You: How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Reshapes Retirement Taxes
Dan Haylett
Retirement coach and financial planner, host of the Humans Versus Retirement podcast
Episode: Episode 198: Beyond the Numbers: The Human Side of Retirement
Bill Bengen
The father of the 4% rule and retirement planning expert
Bengen Financial Services
Episode: Episode 197: RWS Live! With Bill Bengen: Part 2
Alex Murguia
Co-host of Retire With Style
Retire With Style Podcast
Episode: Episode 196: RWS Live! With Bill Bengen: Part 1
William Bengen
Key thought leader in retirement income planning
Episode: Episode 195: The 4% Rule and Beyond: Retirement Strategies with Bill Bengen
John Manganaro
Senior reporter for ThinkAdvisor covering retirement income planning and financial technology.
ThinkAdvisor
Episode: Episode 184: Can Tech Replace Your Financial Advisor?

Hosts

Wade Pfau
Co-host of Retire With Style; Retirement Researcher, McLean Asset Management
Alex Murguia
Co-host of Retire With Style; Retirement Researcher, McLean Asset Management

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 221 ratings
  • One of the best retirement prep podcasts

    I look forward to this podcast as it presents very interesting insights on multiple retirement topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JasSohi
    United States25 days ago
  • Intelligent, research based ideas about retirement

    Makes me think how my Retirement Style is important to understand and the strategies that might work best with that style

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mick J
    United States4 months ago
  • Difficult, annoying listen

    Contains some good content but it seems like Alex and Wade value their own relationship than their relationships with the listeners. Maybe an editor would be helpful so they can enjoy making the podcast without burdening the listener with chatty and at times offensive content.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Thera1
    United States5 months ago
  • Talking at people

    Stop talking like your audience is other financial planners. Speak plainly.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Katie Dubs
    United States5 months ago
  • Retirement wisdom with laughs, logic, and a little pickleball

    If Einstein and a stand-up comic teamed up to talk retirement, you’d get Wade Pfau. The man’s a walking encyclopedia of retirement strategies who somehow makes annuities sound like an adventure.

    Then there’s Alex Murguia — equally sharp, hilarious, and apparently a certified Pickleball Jedi. Together they turn topics like safe withdrawal rates and sequence-of-returns risk into something I actually look forward to each week.

    The show is informative, digestible, entertaining, and downright insig... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChefRichO
    United States5 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive feedback on complex topics explained accessibly, with high regard for Wade's knowledge.
Some listeners criticize heavy banter and interruptions by a co-host.
Experts praise rigorous research and practical retirement guidance.
Mixed reviews on show dynamics, with several listeners asking for more concise delivery.

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Episode 216: The Retirement Tax Mistake That Costs Thousands
Q: Is it a good idea if most of your retirement money is in Roth accounts?
While in an ideal world, it's great to have everything in Roths, in reality, people should still consider contributions to traditional tax-deferred accounts based on their current and future tax situations.
Episode 216: The Retirement Tax Mistake That Costs Thousands
Q: How do people keep track of how much income they have during the year when sometimes the final statements are not available until the next year?
They need to monitor incoming funds and account for end-of-year distributions to accurately target income levels.
Episode 216: The Retirement Tax Mistake That Costs Thousands
Q: How should you find what is the target EMR for someone?
For average individuals under $3M in investible assets, a 12% EMR target for ordinary income is considered reasonable.
Episode 216: The Retirement Tax Mistake That Costs Thousands
Q: If you are under 65, single and retired and do Roth conversions, will the conversions impact possible Irma for Medicare when you turn 65?
Roth conversions themselves are not excluded from the income considered for IRMA surcharges, so this will generally need to be paid.
Episode 216: The Retirement Tax Mistake That Costs Thousands
Q: If my current expenses and my future expenses will be the same due to a vacation home purchase, what is the best strategy with over 80% of my investments locked up in tax-deferred accounts?
You may need to look at the situation for potential Roth conversions to transition funds over to a Roth IRA to manage tax liabilities better.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Retire With Style

What is Retire With Style about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two veteran hosts discuss retirement planning with a focus on income strategies, withdrawal strategies, and tax considerations, often tying topics back to a guiding framework for retirement income personality. Episodes mix rigorous research with practical planning tips, guest insights, and candid banter, making complex concepts accessible for individuals nearing or planning retirement. The format stands out for its deep dive into topics like Social Security, annuities, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, while balancing theory with real-world applicability.

Noteworthy is the collaboration between an academic-leaning researcher and a practitioner-host, which can yield rigorous analysis alongside actionable guidance. This blend may appe... more

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2. Beth Pinsker
3. Brett Layton
4. Brett Leyton
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7. Alex Murguia
8. William Bengen

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