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Your Retirement HighwayNavigating Tariffs and Retirement StrategiesIn this episode of "Your Retirement Highway," hosts Matthew P. Allgaier and Kyle R. Jones delve into critical financial topics affecting retirees and global economic trends. The discussion begins with a personal touch, as Matthew celebrates his daughter's college graduation, transitioning into an examination of interest rates and tariffs affecting both local and international economies. The show offers insights into recent changes on Branson's Strip 76 and comments on the economic impact of COVID-19 on this popular tourist destination. Additionally, the show highlights the significance of strategic Social Security filing to avoid common pitfalls costing retirees trillions. With emotions running high...2025-05-1930 minYour Retirement HighwayNavigating Life's TransitionsIn this episode of "Your Retirement Highway," hosts Kyle R. Jones and Matthew P. Allgaier guide listeners through the intricacies of retirement planning, with a particular focus on long-term care. They delve into the importance of understanding long-term care insurance, discussing how it has evolved from traditional policies to modern options that include life insurance-based long-term care benefits. The conversation includes a review of the six activities of daily living that trigger long-term care policy payouts and explores different living arrangements and stages of elder care. The hosts emphasize the importance of strategic planning for taxes and long-term care, providing...2025-05-1230 minYour Retirement HighwayNavigating Emotions and Financial ResilienceIn this episode of "Your Retirement Highway," hosts Matthew P. Allgeyer and Kyle R. Jones bring a mix of light-hearted banter and valuable financial insights. The show starts with a humorous anecdote involving Kyle's unexpected tailgate decors that led to unexpected encounters on the road. This story segues into a discussion on the importance of having a solid retirement plan and the necessity of interviewing multiple advisory firms to ensure a good fit. Matt and Kyle emphasize that, like buying a car or finding a doctor, choosing an advisory firm should be a well-considered decision. The conversation highlights how emotional...2025-05-0530 minYour Retirement HighwayMaximizing Your Retirement Savings and Tax StrategiesIn this episode of "Your Retirement Highway," hosts Matthew Allgaier and Kyle R. Jones delve into essential strategies for optimizing retirement savings and tax efficiency. They stress the importance of maximizing employer retirement plan matches, considering Roth 401(k) contributions, and adopting incremental savings increases, especially after receiving raises. The show emphasizes the significance of budgeting and keeping a simple lifestyle to better manage finances and reduce unnecessary expenses.Other key discussion points include the benefits of consulting financial advisors to tailor retirement plans to individual needs and the potential advantages of a backdoor Roth IRA for higher-income earners...2025-04-2730 minYour Retirement HighwayBalancing Risks and Rewards: Strategic Financial PlanningIn this episode of "Your Retirement Highway," hosts Matthew P Allgeyer and Kyle R. Jones delve into a variety of topics centered around financial well-being and strategic retirement planning. They emphasize the importance of tuning out politically slanted media and focusing on factual information when making investment decisions. They discuss the pitfalls of passive investment strategies during times of high market volatility and advocate for a diversified approach, balancing both active and passive investments to manage risk effectively.Additionally, Matthew and Kyle stress the critical role of having open communication with financial advisors, particularly about risk management and...2025-04-2130 minYour Retirement HighwayNavigating Market Volatility and Retirement PlanningIn this episode of "Your Retirement Highway" on KMOX, hosts Matthew Allgaier and Kyle R. Jones discuss the current market environment and its implications for retirement planning. They emphasize the importance of understanding and evaluating market volatility, and the need for effective communication with financial advisors. They also offer practical advice for managing investments, evaluating one's financial situation, and understanding social security benefits. Matthew and Kyle stress the value of seeking second opinions and exploring different advisory services to ensure that one's retirement plan is comprehensive and resilient.Throughout the conversation, Matthew and Kyle highlight the critical role...2025-04-0730 minYour Retirement HighwayRetirement Strategies for a Longer LifeIn this episode of "Your Retirement Highway," hosts Kyle Jones and Matthew P. Allgaier discuss essential retirement planning strategies tailored for today's longer lifespans. Matthew begins with personal anecdotes from a recent trip, drawing an analogy between meticulous travel planning and careful retirement preparation. The guys emphasize that retirees need to ensure their savings will last through their extended retirement years, a challenge that more individuals face due to increasing life expectancies.Kyle and Matthew delve into optimizing social security benefits, adjusting investment risks over time, and creating customized retirement plans. They highlight the importance of mathematical and statistical...2025-03-3130 minYour Retirement HighwayWeathering Market Storms and Assessing Risk ToleranceIn this episode of "Your Retirement Highway," Kyle R. Jones takes the helm solo, as his business partner Matthew P. Allgaier enjoys some time off with his family. The episode begins with an update on some severe weather that recently affected Kyle's area in Western Clinton County, Illinois. Despite the property damage and power outages caused by the strong winds, Kyle is thankful that no fatalities were reported. He empathizes with the storm's impact on his community and reflects on the powerful forces of nature.Moving into the core of the show, Kyle shifts focus to investment strategies...2025-03-2430 minYour Retirement HighwaySmart Retirement Moves and Social Security StrategiesIn this episode of "Your Retirement Highway," hosts Kyle R. Jones and Matthew P. Algar from FYRA Capital Management delve into a variety of retirement planning insights and social security optimization strategies. Kyle and Matt emphasize the importance of working with a financial advisor to tailor retirement plans based on individual needs and circumstances. They discuss the implications of taking social security benefits early versus delaying them, the potential penalties, and the benefits of maximizing social security. The episode also explores scenarios where retirees may need to work part-time either out of necessity or for personal fulfillment, and how these...2025-03-1730 minYour Retirement HighwayNavigating Longevity Risk and Emotional Aspects of Retirement PlanningIn this episode of "Your Retirement Highway," hosts Matthew P. Allgaier and Kyle R. Jones discuss the importance of comprehensive retirement planning, particularly in light of increasing lifespans and advancements in medical technology. They emphasize the need for detailed financial strategies that account for longevity risk, inflation, and income sources. Matt and Kyle highlight the role of medical advancements in extending lifespans, noting how these factors can significantly impact retirement savings. They stress the importance of understanding social security benefits and optimizing them to ensure financial stability during retirement. The show also touches on the emotional aspects of financial planning...2025-03-1030 minYour Retirement HighwayOffense vs Defense In Your PortfolioOn this episode financial advisors Kyle Jones and Matt Allgeyer, focus on guiding listeners through successful retirement planning. Using a football game analogy, they emphasize the importance of having a well-rounded strategy that includes both offensive (high returns) and defensive (risk management) plays. They discuss the need for diversification in retirement plans, stressing that relying too heavily on high-risk investments could lead to significant losses if the market dips. They consistently remind listeners to ask their advisors tough questions about potential market downturns and to ensure their retirement plans are robust enough to handle various financial scenarios.Throughout...2025-02-1730 minYour Retirement HighwayInflation And You2024-09-2330 minYour Retirement HighwayTaxes and Interest Rates2024-09-0330 minYour Retirement Highway401(k)s and Taxes2024-08-2630 minYour Retirement HighwayMarket Volatility And How To Prepare For It2024-08-1930 minYour Retirement HighwaySpecial Market Update2024-08-1230 minYour Retirement HighwayWhy You Need A Plan2024-07-2230 minYour Retirement HighwayTaxes and Inflation2024-07-1530 minYour Retirement HighwayInflation And The Impact On Retirement2024-07-0830 minYour Retirement HighwayThe New Retirement Equation2024-07-0130 minYour Retirement HighwayRetirement Goals and How to Be Financially Independent2024-07-0130 minYour Retirement HighwaySurprise Retirement Expenses2024-06-1730 minYour Retirement HighwayThings To Think About Before You Retire2024-06-1030 minYour Retirement HighwayDinner Seminars - What to Watch Out For2024-05-2830 minYour Retirement HighwayWays to Save For Retirement2024-05-2030 minYour Retirement Highway401K Allocation2024-05-0630 minYour Retirement HighwayHow Will the National Debt Impact Your Retirement?2024-04-2930 minYour Retirement HighwayRetirement Savings and Taxes2024-04-2230 minYour Retirement HighwayRetirement Cashflow2024-04-1530 minYour Retirement Highway401Ks, Roth IRAs, and Tax Law Changes2024-04-0130 minYour Retirement HighwayThe 5 Ways To Make Retirement Income Last Longer2024-03-2530 minYour Retirement HighwayWhy You Need an Advisor2024-03-1830 minYour Retirement HighwayThe Market and AI2024-03-1130 minYour Retirement HighwayFixed Income2024-03-0430 minYour Retirement HighwayAging In Place Part 22024-02-2730 minYour Retirement HighwayAging In Place Part 12024-02-2030 minYour Retirement HighwayHow Do You Choose an Advisor?2024-02-1430 minYour Retirement HighwaySocial Security and YOU2024-02-0530 minYour Retirement HighwayGetting To Know Matt and Kyle2024-01-2230 minYour Retirement HighwayRetirement Forecast2024-01-1630 minYour Retirement HighwayLong Term Care.2024-01-0830 minYour Retirement HighwayChanges Are Coming to Social Security! Are YOU Ready?2024-01-0230 minYour Retirement HighwayNew Year. New You2023-12-2730 minYour Retirement HighwayReasons Why You Should Have a Financial Advisor2023-12-1830 minYour Retirement HighwayThe 8 Percent Rule?2023-12-0430 minYour Retirement HighwayGetting To Know Matt and Kyle2023-11-2730 minYour Retirement HighwayLong-Term Care - How Will You Pay For It?2023-11-2030 minYour Retirement HighwayThe Best and Worst Retirement Systems: Where Does The US rank?2023-11-0630 minYour Retirement HighwayChanges Are Coming to Social Security!2023-10-3030 minYour Retirement HighwayEstate Planning2023-10-2330 minYour Retirement HighwayGovernment Shutdown Averted...For Now2023-10-1630 minYour Retirement HighwayConnecting the Dots - From Tax Hikes To Tailored Retirement Planning2023-10-0930 minYour Retirement Highway5 Things You Should Do 5 Years Before You Retire2023-10-0230 minYour Retirement HighwayRetirement Planning Red Flags part 22023-09-2530 minYour Retirement HighwayRetirement Planning Red Flags part 12023-09-1830 minYour Retirement HighwayHousing In Retirement2023-09-1130 minYour Retirement HighwayInflation and Taxes2023-09-0530 minYour Retirement HighwayThe Consumer and the Market2023-08-2130 minYour Retirement HighwayThe Market and How the US Debt Could Impact You2023-08-1430 minYour Retirement HighwayShould I Rollover My 401k?2023-08-0730 minYour Retirement HighwayHow to Evaluate Your Financial Advisor2023-07-3130 minYour Retirement HighwayLong Term Care2023-07-2430 minYour Retirement HighwayFinancial Independence2023-07-1730 minYour Retirement HighwayRetirement Income2023-07-1030 minYour Retirement HighwayInflation and Financial Independence2023-07-0330 minYour Retirement HighwayBaby Boomers and Retirement Planning2023-06-2030 minYour Retirement HighwayIntroducing Matthew Allgeyer and a Look at the Markets2023-06-1230 minYour Retirement HighwayInvestment Planning VS Retirement Planning2023-05-3030 minYour Retirement HighwayNavigating Uncertainty2023-05-2230 minYour Retirement HighwayCould a Good Credit Score Actually Hurt You?2023-05-1530 minYour Retirement HighwayWho we are and what we do! Plus, a quick look at the current economy.2023-05-0830 minYour Retirement HighwayThree Questions That Can Preserve Your Savings During Market Volatility2023-03-2725 minYour Retirement HighwayRetirement Bracket!2023-03-2030 minYour Retirement HighwayCould The Debt Limit Crisis Derail Your Retirement?2023-03-1330 minYour Retirement HighwayFive Retirement Tax Surprises2023-03-0630 minYour Retirement HighwayThe High Price Retirees Pay for Collecting Social Security Too Early2023-02-2730 minYour Retirement HighwayState of the Economy Address2023-02-2030 minYour Retirement HighwayOverlooked Strategies for Boosting Retirement Income2023-02-1330 minYour Retirement HighwayLessons learned from Wealthy People Who Pay No Taxes2023-01-3030 minYour Retirement HighwayDispelling Costly Social Security Myths2023-01-0930 minYour Retirement HighwayTop 3 Retirement Risks And Ways To Manage Each2022-12-2730 minYour Retirement HighwayProtecting Your Retirement Assets from Cognitive Decline as You Age2022-12-1230 minYour Retirement HighwayRetiring Planning Tips For Women2022-11-2830 minYour Retirement HighwayAvoiding a Rollercoaster Retirement2022-11-1430 minYour Retirement HighwayNavigating Market Volatility2022-11-0730 minYour Retirement HighwayWhat Wall Street Doesn't Understand About You2022-10-3130 minYour Retirement HighwayInflation, Recession, and Other Falling Dominoes2022-10-2430 minYour Retirement HighwayPlaying with Retirement Fire2022-10-1730 minYour Retirement HighwayTactics for Retirement Planning Success2022-10-1030 minYour Retirement HighwayWhat Wall Street Doesn't Understand About You2022-09-2630 minYour Retirement HighwayInflation, Recession, and Other Falling Dominoes2022-09-1230 minYour Retirement HighwayRetirement Tradeoffs2022-09-0630 minYour Retirement HighwayRecession Proofing Your Retirement Income2022-09-0630 minYour Retirement HighwayInterview with former US Comptroller General Dave Walker2022-08-2230 minYour Retirement HighwayAre You Ready For Retirement? 5 things you should think about first2022-08-1530 minYour Retirement HighwayThe Retirement Rule of Thumb That’s Mostly Wrong2022-08-0830 minYour Retirement HighwayInterview with former US Comptroller General Dave Walker2022-08-0130 minYour Retirement HighwayProtecting Your Retirement Assets from Cognitive Decline as You Age2022-08-0130 minYour Retirement HighwayAre You Ready For Retirement? 5 things You Should Think About First2022-07-1130 minYour Retirement HighwayKey Retirement Dates and Ages2022-07-1130 min