Wisdom to Wealth

Twenty-five years ago, nearly 3,000 people began what appeared to be an ordinary Tuesday. They went to work, boarded airplanes, kissed loved ones goodbye, and made plans for tomorrow. In a matter of moments, the ordinary disappeared.

In this deeply personal episode of the Wisdom to Wealth Podcast, Dr. Drew Stevens remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the families forever changed, and the extraordinary courage of first re...

What if one of the biggest threats to your retirement isn't the stock market—but the person trying to convince you that they're protecting your money?

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated. They impersonate banks and government agencies, manufacture family emergencies, promote fraudulent investments, steal identities, and increasingly use technology to make their stories frighteningly convincing.

In this episode, D...

You’ve spent decades saving for retirement—but what happens when the paycheck stops and you actually have to start living on the money?

In this episode of Retire Wise, Dr. Drew Stevens, founder of Wisdom to Wealth and a Retirement Decision Specialist, introduces Jack and Diane, a hypothetical couple who have done seemingly everything right. They’ve saved, invested, accumu...

Can your spouse receive their own Social Security benefit and then simply add another 50% of yours?

It's one of the most common Social Security misconceptions—and misunderstanding the rule could lead couples to build a retirement income plan around benefits they may never receive.

In this episode, Drew Stevens, founder of Wisdom to Wealth and a Retirem...

Claiming Social Security is one of the biggest retirement decisions you'll ever make—but it's also one of the most misunderstood.

Many people focus only on maximizing their monthly benefit, yet the timing of your claim can affect taxes, Medicare premiums, Roth conversions, investment withdrawals, survivor income, and your overall retirement strategy.

In this episode, Drew Stevens, Fo...

Many retirees worry about making the wrong investment decision. Surprisingly, the biggest financial mistake may be something much simpler—doing nothing.

In this episode, Drew explains how delaying important retirement decisions can trigger a domino effect involving Social Security, taxes, Medicare premiums, retirement income, and long-term financial confidence.

You'll discover why wa...

We've all done it.

Need to fix something around the house? Watch a YouTube video.

Need to grill the perfect steak? There's a video.

Need to build a backyard deck? Thousands of videos.

But retirement planning isn't a weekend project.

In this episode, Drew Stevens, Retirement Decision Strategist, explores one of the biggest mistakes pre-retirees make—believing that a Roth conversion is simply a tax decision. In reality, every r...

The calendar doesn't lie.

Half the year is already behind us.

In this episode, Drew Stevens asks a question that has very little to do with your investment portfolio—and everything to do with your future.

Drawing from more than four decades of experience helping families prepare for retirement, Drew explores why so many people ...

Most people spend forty years preparing financially for retirement.

Very few prepare for the emotional transition.

In this episode of Wisdom to Wealth, Drew Stevens discusses why many retirees struggle after leaving the workforce—not because they lack money, but because they lose the structure, purpose, and identity their careers once provided.

Most retirement advice focuses on what to cut.

Cut expenses.

Cut spending.

Cut activities.

Cut enjoyment.

But what if retirement was never meant to be about subtraction?

In this episode of Wisdom to Wealth, Drew Stevens explores 12 powerful things retirees should add to life—from laughter and friendships to purpose, adventure, learning, generosity, and confidence.

Retirement is more than a financial event.

It's a life transit...

Retirement advice often sounds like a long list of sacrifices.

Spend less. Travel less. Buy less. Do less.

But is that really the purpose of retirement?

In this episode, Drew Stevens challenges conventional retirement thinking and shares the 12 things retirees should never automatically eliminate from their lives.

You'll learn why family, travel, friendships, health, purpose, generosity, and meaningful experiences may be the most i...

Retirement is supposed to be one of life's most rewarding chapters.

Yet many retirees quietly struggle with concerns they rarely discuss—even with family members.

In this episode, Dr. Drew Stevens explores the emotional side of retirement and reveals the fears that often keep retirees awake at night, including concerns about running out of money, healthcare costs, market volatility, and maintaining independence.

You'll learn ...

In this episode, Drew Stevens discusses the emotional and financial realities many retirees face when approaching retirement without a coordinated strategy. After more than 40 years in financial services, Drew shares some of the most common retirement mistakes individuals and couples make — and what can still be done to improve retirement confidence and clarity.

In this episod...

After more than 40 years helping retirees navigate financial decisions, Drew Stevens has seen one major problem repeatedly surface: many retirees were sold investment products without ever being taught a retirement strategy.

In this episode, Drew uncovers the five biggest retirement myths that Wall Street promoted for decades — from the dangers of blindly “staying invested” to the flaws in the traditional 4% withd...

Smart people make bad retirement decisions every day — not because they lack intelligence, but because retirement is emotional, psychological, and filled with complexity.

In this episode, Drew Stevens shares over four decades of real-world experience helping retirees avoid costly financial mistakes. From analysis paralysis and emotional investing to tax traps and retirement income confusion, Drew explains why many successful ...

Retirement today is more complicated than ever before.

In this episode, Drew Stevens of Wisdom to Wealth discusses the 7 biggest retirement mistakes retirees continue to make — including poor Social Security timing decisions, entering retirement with debt, ignoring inflation, waiting too long for RMD planning, and failing to create a true retirement strategy.

With over four decades of experience helping retirees prepare for r...

What quietly destroys more retirements than the stock market?

Family decisions.

In this episode, Drew Stevens discusses the hidden retirement risks most retirees never expect: adult children becoming financially dependent, emotional financial choices, long-term care planning mistakes, healthcare costs, legacy concerns, and family pressures that can slowly erode retirement security.

With humor, real-world stories, and over 44 years ...

Most people heading into retirement believe they’re prepared.

They’ve saved money. Built accounts. Made smart decisions along the way.

But here’s the truth:

Having money is not the same as having a plan.

In this episode, Dr. Drew Stevens breaks down the difference between having a “pile” of assets and having a true retirement strategy.

You’ll learn:

• Why income—not assets—is the f...

Drew Stevens explores the humorous and heartfelt shift in parenting roles as aging parents become like teenagers. He shares personal stories about shifting discipline styles, new senior behaviors around technology, driving, eating habits, and the changing family dynamics as adult children care for their elders with patience and humor.

From unpredictable driving to early dinners, loud TVs, and ALL CAPS texting, this episode captures...