The Retirement Reality Report

Why Smart Investors Still Repeat the Same Mistakes

Why do so many investors repeat the same mistakes—even when they know better? In this episode, Marc and Dylan Linsky explore how emotions and behavior can influence financial decisions, especially during market volatility. The conversation focuses on shifting from trying to change habits to building discipline, using a structured financial plan as a guide. They also discuss balancing growth, income, and protection, while assigning clear roles to different investments. The episode highlights how a coordinated strategy can help align decisions with long-term retirement goals.   To schedule a complimentary consultation with L3 Family Wealth Partners visit RetirementRealityReport.com [https://retirementrealityreport.com/]   As a certified financial planner for 35 years, Marc Linsky has been helping clients with wealth management, taxes, and everything retirement planning related. Join Marc each week along with his sons, David and Dylan, on The Retirement Reality Report. They help educate us on building assets for Life, Longevity and Legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Why Spending in Retirement Feels So Difficult

Why is it so hard to spend the money you spent decades saving? This episode explores the emotional and financial shift from accumulation to distribution in retirement. Marc and Dylan Linsky discuss why many retirees struggle to turn savings into income and how relying on accumulation strategies alone can create challenges. The conversation highlights the importance of having a structured system for withdrawals, managing market volatility, and aligning investments with real cash flow needs.   To schedule a complimentary consultation with L3 Family Wealth Partners visit RetirementRealityReport.com [https://retirementrealityreport.com/]   As a certified financial planner for 35 years, Marc Linsky has been helping clients with wealth management, taxes, and everything retirement planning related. Join Marc each week along with his sons, David and Dylan, on The Retirement Reality Report. They help educate us on building assets for Life, Longevity and Legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Is Your 401(k) Failing You in Retirement?

Is your 401(k) built for retirement—or just for saving? In this episode, Dylan Linsky explores how 401(k)s became a primary retirement tool and where they may fall short when it’s time to generate income. He discusses the difference between accumulation and distribution, why limited investment options can create challenges, and how strategies can shift after leaving the workforce. The conversation also highlights the importance of assigning purpose to investments, managing risk, and creating a plan designed for income, flexibility, and evolving financial needs in retirement.       To schedule a complimentary consultation with L3 Family Wealth Partners visit RetirementRealityReport.com [https://retirementrealityreport.com/]   As a certified financial planner for 35 years, Marc Linsky has been helping clients with wealth management, taxes, and everything retirement planning related. Join Marc each week along with his sons, David and Dylan, on The Retirement Reality Report. They help educate us on building assets for Life, Longevity and Legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Same Savings, Different Outcomes: Timing’s Role in Retirement

What happens when retirement begins at the wrong time in the market? In this episode, David Linsky explores how timing and sequence of returns can impact retirement outcomes. Using real-world examples, he compares how two retirees with similar savings can experience very different results depending on market conditions. The discussion highlights the shift from saving to taking income, why distribution strategies matter, and how mindset and portfolio structure often change once retirement begins.     To schedule a complimentary consultation with L3 Family Wealth Partners visit RetirementRealityReport.com [https://retirementrealityreport.com/]   As a certified financial planner for 35 years, Marc Linsky has been helping clients with wealth management, taxes, and everything retirement planning related. Join Marc each week along with his sons, David and Dylan, on The Retirement Reality Report. They help educate us on building assets for Life, Longevity and Legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Hidden Tax Trap That Can Raise Your Medicare Costs

What if a small withdrawal could quietly trigger a chain reaction of taxes and higher Medicare costs? In this episode, Marc and Dylan Linsky break down how IRMAA surcharges can impact retirement and why income decisions—from selling a home to taking IRA withdrawals—can have broader tax consequences. They explain how Medicare premiums are calculated, share a real-life example of unintended tax outcomes, and highlight the importance of coordinating withdrawals with a broader tax strategy in retirement.   To schedule a complimentary consultation with L3 Family Wealth Partners visit RetirementRealityReport.com [https://retirementrealityreport.com/]   As a certified financial planner for 35 years, Marc Linsky has been helping clients with wealth management, taxes, and everything retirement planning related. Join Marc each week along with his sons, David and Dylan, on The Retirement Reality Report. They help educate us on building assets for Life, Longevity and Legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.