The Retirement Paycheck Show

Best Of: The Million Dollar Myth

Is chasing the “magic number” for retirement—like a million dollars—really the key to happiness, or just a myth? This episode of The Retirement Paycheck Show with Steve Standley reveals why most retirees don’t hit that milestone, yet still find satisfaction in retirement. Learn how guaranteed income streams, phased retirements, and planning for rising medical costs can help you retire with confidence. Discover why uncertainty, fear, and lack of a written plan hold people back—and how proactive steps can make all the difference. Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today [https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Why Waiting to Plan Can Cost You in Retirement

Retirement has a way of sneaking up on you faster than expected. In this episode, Steve Standley explains why waiting to plan—or trying to figure it out later—can limit options when retirement is suddenly closer than it looks. The discussion covers procrastination pitfalls, the importance of saving habits, Social Security timing misconceptions, and how today’s retirement reality differs from past generations. Steve also highlights why relying on Social Security alone is risky and why personal assets now play the biggest role. It’s a practical conversation about preparation, timing, and making informed decisions before retirement choices become urgent. Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today [https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Working Because You Want To—Not Because You Have To

Working longer should be a choice, not a financial requirement. In this episode, Steve Standley explores strategies for people who want the freedom to keep working—or walk away—on their own terms. The conversation covers building an income floor, managing market volatility, addressing debt, and ways to generate a retirement paycheck without relying solely on pensions that no longer exist. Steve also explains why many retirees underestimate longevity, taxes, and sequence‑of‑returns risk, and how thoughtful planning may help turn continued work into a passion instead of a necessity. Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today [https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

A Special Conversation with TG Sheppard and Kelly Lang

A special conversation with Steve Standley and TG Sheppard and Kelly Lang from CRS 2026 in Nashville! Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today [https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Retirement Transition Nobody Prepares You For and An Interview with Chase Matthew

Preparing for retirement isn’t just about money—it’s about what life actually looks like when the workday ends. In this episode, Steve Standley explores the often‑overlooked non‑financial side of retirement, including how couples adjust to new routines, shared space, and changing roles at home. The conversation highlights why many retirees struggle with the shift from saving to spending, how a structured income plan can provide confidence, and why communication matters just as much as planning. Steve also shares insights on building a retirement paycheck that supports both lifestyle goals and long‑term stability. Steve also had the chance to sit down with country music up and coming star, Chase Matthew and we hear that interview as well! Ready for your Retirement Paycheck? Connect with Steve today [https://calendly.com/standley-financial-group]. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.