My Retirement Clarity with Lee Perkins

My Retirement Clarity with Lee Perkins

Financial and retirement planning with financial planner Lee Perkins, president of JL Perkins Wealth Management in the Macon, Georgia area. Get ready for a good dose of inspiration, simplicity, implementation and, of course, clarity on each and every show. Lee will explore the ways you can successfully prepare for retirement and how to grow and preserve your wealth.

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August 19, 2026 22 mins

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What should you do when extra money, competing priorities, or a major life transition creates a financial decision you weren’t expecting? In this mailbag episode, Lee answers listener questions covering several common situations that can affect families before and during retirement. The right answer often ...

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We have an exciting episode for you today! Lee sits down with Brian Roper to share the vision behind J.L. Perkins Wealth Management’s new space and how it will reshape the client experience. From expanded educational opportunities to creating more ways for clients to connect, the team is building with the future in mind. They also discuss upcoming workshops, thoughtful growth, and why financial planning should ultimately help...

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This week's episode is a little different.

Rather than discussing investments or retirement strategies, Lee takes a moment to reflect on gratitude, opportunity, and the perspective that shapes the way we experience life. Recording from his new office for the first time, he shares what the building truly represents: another opportunity to serve others and continue building something meaningful.

Lee also explores how gratitude can tr...

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Financial information has never been more accessible, yet many people are more confused than ever about what to do with their money. Lee explores why having access to endless opinions, headlines, podcasts, videos, and AI tools doesn't necessarily lead to better financial decisions. He also explains how retirees can cut through the noise and avoid getting stuck in a cycle of constant research without action.

Here’s what we dis...

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Summer's here. And somewhere between the excitement of planning a big trip and the anxiety of what it costs, a lot of retirees end up doing something that surprises us… they feel guilty about it. They worked hard, they saved, they planned for decades, and then they second-guess a beach vacation. Today, let's talk about how travel fits into a real retirement plan and how to enjoy it without guilt.

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We're doing something a little different today. Three listeners wrote in with variations of the same question- am I ready to retire in 2026? Same question, three very different situations, three very different answers.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

📉 Why scary headlines can derail smart re...

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If you want unfiltered financial advice, don’t just read a book, scroll the comments. Spend five minutes on Reddit or YouTube, and you’ll find people being brutally honest about what they wish they had done differently with money. Today, Lee breaks down some of the biggest financial regrets younger a...

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You spend decades building your savings, then retirement comes, and spending it feels harder than expected. Lee dives into why that shift is so difficult and what’s really going on beneath the surface. He looks at the real reasons people hold back. Without a plan and the right mindset, it’s easy to m...

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Your annual financial review might be the most important hour of your financial life, but only if it’s done right. In this episode, Lee breaks down what a great review should actually look like and why it should go far beyond just investment performance. The goal isn’t to check a box once a year; it&...

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There was a surprising retirement announcement tucked inside the State of the Union, one that could impact millions of Americans without access to employer-sponsored plans. In this episode, Lee shares his early reactions to the proposal, which introduces a government-managed retirement account with a potential f...

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Nobody enjoys tax season, but for new retirees, the transition from working income to retirement income can create a whole new set of tax challenges. Lee breaks down several common tax pitfalls that new retirees often face, inspired by a recent financial article and real-world client conversations. Tune in to fi...

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In this episode, Lee opens the mailbag to tackle the questions he hears most often in real-life retirement conversations. He addresses the tradeoffs behind major financial choices, the emotions around market ups and downs, and the confusion many feel about key retirement milestones. You’ll hear how he help...

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Everyone has an opinion about money, especially the ones with microphones and book deals. Lee weighs in on some of the most talked-about financial advice circulating today. Some ideas have merit. Others sound better on stage than they work in real life. The key is knowing how to separate entertainment from pract...

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Retirement planning rarely follows a straight line, and today’s listener questions prove it. In this special mailbag episode, Lee tackles real questions that reflect the decisions and uncertainties people face in retirement. Along the way, he addresses common retirement myths and shares his perspective on ...

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There’s no shortage of financial advice out there, and unfortunately, not all of it is good. Some of the most damaging retirement mistakes don’t come from reckless behavior, but from ideas that sound reasonable and get repeated often enough to feel true. Today, we’re busting some of the most co...

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Turning 62 might not feel like a milestone birthday… until you realize the Social Security clock just started ticking. Filing now could put money in your pocket sooner or cost you tens of thousands over a lifetime. How do you pick the right strategy? Let’s break down how to think through one o...

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Nothing will mess with your financial confidence faster than comparing your savings to your brother, your coworkers, or that guy on YouTube who claims he retired at 35. Your retirement number isn’t a competition. Today, Lee talks about what really matters when you’re trying to figure out if you...

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We've all heard the saying there is no such thing as a bad question, but in retirement planning, some questions are definitely better than others. In this episode, Lee explains the five questions smart investors ask and explains how reframing each one leads to better decisions, stronger strategies, and mor...

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Considering marriage in your 50s or 60s? While it's a time for new beginnings and happiness, it can also introduce unique financial challenges. In this episode, Lee shares expert insights on navigating retirement planning when two lives- and two sets of finances- come together. Discover how honest conversations ...

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The mail’s here! Today, Lee answers listener questions about life, money, and retirement planning. Each scenario highlights the unique challenges people face as they approach or live through retirement, and the importance of making confident, well-coordinated decisions along the way. Most times, the best a...

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