Building a Retirement Plan that Lasts

Building a Retirement Plan that Lasts

Welcome to Building a Retirement Plan That Lasts with Gary Bowman. This podcast is designed to help pre-retirees and retirees navigate the transition from saving for retirement to living in retirement with clarity and confidence. Many people spend decades working hard and saving diligently, yet still wonder if their money will truly support the life they want once the paychecks stop. Gary believes retirement planning should focus on creating reliable retirement income, protecting what you have built, and making sure your financial decisions support the life you want to live and the legacy you want to leave. Through thoughtful and practical conversations, Gary and his guests explore retirement income strategies, common planning mistakes, family considerations, and the lifestyle decisions that shape this next chapter. If you want greater clarity about your future and a retirement plan designed to last, this podcast is for you.

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September 22, 2026 • 31 mins

If you’re approaching retirement and aren’t completely sure what you want the next chapter to look like, your financial plan may need room for possibilities you can’t predict yet.

In this episode, Gary Bowman speaks with Kay “Safari Kay” Trotman, founder of Destined To Travel, about retiring without a clear plan and eventually build...

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When should you claim Social Security, and how could that decision affect your retirement income, taxes, and your spouse’s benefits? If you’re approaching retirement, deciding when to take Social Security involves more than choosing between age 62, full retirement age, and 70.

In this episode, Gary Bowman explains why deciding when to claim Social Se...

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One of the biggest questions people face before retirement isn’t how much they’ve saved. It’s whether their savings, Social Security, and other income sources will be enough to support the life they want to live once the paycheck stops. If you’re wondering how Social Security, savings, pensions, and other income sources fit together, this conversation will help you think about...

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Retirement isn’t a finish line; it’s a transition, and most people aren’t as ready as they think. 

In this episode, Gary Bowman explores what it means to be ready for retirement, beyond the financials. He shares how emotional readiness, communication with your partner, and flexibility all play a role in creating a smooth transition. From a...

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Most people spend decades learning how to save, but almost no time learning how to spend it with confidence. That’s where retirement starts to feel uncertain.

In this episode, Gary Bowman walks through one of the biggest transitions retirees face, shifting from building wealth to creating a reliable paycheck from it. He explains why this shift is often mor...

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What actually makes a retirement plan work in real life?

In episode 2 of Building a Retirement Plan that Lasts, Gary Bowman explains why relying too heavily on market returns can create stress and lead to emotional decision-making when markets shift. Instead, he introduces a more compl...

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Most people spend decades saving for retirement, but very few stop to ask what that money is actually meant to support. The real challenge isn’t just building wealth, it’s turning it into a life you’re excited to live.

In this first episode of Building a Retirement Plan that Lasts Read more

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Welcome to Building a Retirement Plan That Lasts with Gary Bowman.

This podcast is designed to help pre-retirees and retirees navigate the transition from saving for retirement to living in retirement with clarity and confidence.

Many people spend decades working hard and saving diligently, yet still wonder if their money w...

Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

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