Retirement is no longer a finish line. For millions of Americans, it's the beginning of a new chapter that could last 25 to 30 years.
But living that chapter well takes more than a retirement account. It takes smarter decisions about Social Security and Medicare, a plan for what comes next, and the confidence to make these years count.
My talks help audiences avoid costly mistakes, take control of their future, and turn retirement into a chapter worth living.
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01 Navigating the New Retirement
The Next Chapter: Why Retirement Has Changed and How to Live It Boldly
Retirement used to mean winding down. Not anymore.
With 25 to 30 years potentially ahead, retirement isn't a short finish line. It's an entirely new stage of life. And a financial plan alone isn't a life plan.
This keynote challenges outdated assumptions about aging and introduces a new way to approach retirement, with a plan for purpose, money, place, health, and people.
The takeawayStop planning only for the day you retire. Start designing the life you're retiring into.
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02 Social Security
The $182,370 Decision: Getting Social Security Right
For most Americans, Social Security is one of the biggest financial decisions they'll ever make. Yet too many make it on autopilot.
A 2022 NBER study put the median lifetime loss from claiming at the wrong time at $182,370 per household.
This eye-opening talk reveals what's at stake, why conventional claiming wisdom can fall short, and the seven big decisions that can shape a household's retirement income for decades.
The takeawayMaster the seven big Social Security decisions that can shape your retirement income for life, and make sure you get every dollar you've earned.
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03 Medicare
Medicare: Six Decisions That Could Shape the Next 30 Years
Medicare isn't just a health insurance decision. It's a healthcare access decision, determining which doctors you can see, which treatments you can receive, and what you'll pay, potentially for the next 30 years.
Six decisions. Three of them one-way doors.
This practical, eye-opening talk cuts through the confusion, exposes the costly mistakes people don't see coming, and gives audiences a clearer path through one of retirement's most consequential decisions.
The takeawayDon't just enroll in Medicare. Understand the decisions that will shape your healthcare access, choices, and costs for years to come.
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04 Purpose & Paycheck
Your Career Is Over. Your Best Chapter Isn't.
What happens when the career ends, the routine disappears, and retirement turns out to be longer, and more expensive, than expected?
A 30-year chapter needs more than a budget. It needs a reason to get up in the morning. And for many people, it needs opportunities to earn additional income without giving up the freedom they've worked decades to enjoy.
This energizing talk explores how older adults can turn decades of skills, knowledge, and experience into renewed purpose, meaningful opportunities, and practical ways to supplement retirement income.
The takeawayYour career may be behind you. Your ability to contribute, earn, grow, and make a difference isn't.
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