Episodes
Is the thought of transitioning into retirement overwhelming to you? It can help to think of retirement not as an end, but as a new beginning. Host Francisco Negrón is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals Sam Smith and Judith Ward to discuss strategies for setting goals and exploring new interests, insights, and inspiration to make the most of your retirement years and create a fulfilling and joyful post-work life.
Published 05/15/24
When it comes to planning for income in retirement, there is incremental value in developing a plan customized for your personal financial situation, because there is no one size fits all solution. Host Francisco Negrón is joined by T. Rowe Price CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Emily Herstein and Bill Meyer, head of Retiree Inc. to discuss how well-planned withdrawal strategies can help investors build financial security and enjoy their golden years.
Published 04/18/24
Women face unique challenges when it comes to saving and investing. Host Francisco Negrón receives multi-generational insights from four T. Rowe Price financial experts to delve into actionable steps and valuable advice to help guide women to determine what motivates them in life and how they can connect that with their financial strategy.
Published 03/06/24
Taxes can be a complex and often overwhelming subject. In this episode, we will review the simplest and most accessible options that investors have in order to be more tax savvy. Our experts from T. Rowe Price discuss how the right knowledge and planning can help you make informed decisions to minimize your tax burden and maximize your retirement savings and financial well-being. Host Francisco Negrón is joined by Roger Young, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and thought leadership...
Published 02/14/24
Are you considering soliciting financial advice but unsure if it’s worth the cost? Host Francisco Negrón is joined by T. Rowe Price experts—CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals Emily Herstein and Matt Spratt—to discuss the different ways that financial professionals can add value to your savings journey and how these benefits can often outweigh the fees associated with their services.
Published 01/18/24
Have you already retired but are considering returning to work? You aren’t alone. Host Francisco Negrón is joined by T. Rowe Price experts—CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Stuart Ritter and Retirement Thought Leadership Director Sudipto Banerjee—to discuss the unretirement phenomenon, along with factors to consider before transitioning back into the workforce.
Published 12/13/23
How do our beliefs and attitudes toward money shape our financial behaviors, impact our financial well-being, and influence our retirement planning? Host Francisco Negrón is joined by T. Rowe Price experts—CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals Stuart Ritter and Matt Spratt—to discuss how the psychology of money influences our financial behavior and ways investors can cultivate a healthier and more empowered relationship with money on their journey to and through retirement.
Published 11/15/23
In late 2022, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022—known as SECURE 2.0—new retirement legislation that has widespread effects on retirement savings for individuals who are still contributing, as well as those who are already in retirement. Host Michael Davis is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Roger Young. Our experts from T. Rowe Price discuss some key provisions in the new law and what they mean for individuals.
Published 04/04/23
Retirement planning comes with a range of questions, from how much to save to how to make your savings last. Host Christine Akins is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals Erich Luebkert and Samantha Smith. Our experts from T. Rowe Price will tackle these topics as well as retirement expenses and how to find a financial professional. Other topics to be discussed include caregiving provisions, tax strategies, and working with financial professionals.   
Published 12/19/22
How can you have a productive conversation about finances between people who are spenders and savers or risk-takers and risk averse? Host Christine Akins is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals Jean Dunn and Emily Herstein. Our experts from T. Rowe Price share some icebreaking tips on how to talk about money in a way that everyone can relate to.
Published 12/19/22
If you are self-employed or own a small business, you may have a tough time relating to traditional retirement planning. In this episode, our experts from T. Rowe Price will share some retirement savings tips that apply to your situation. Host Christine Akins is joined by Roger Young, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, and Alex Eaton, who specializes in helping small and mid-size businesses with their retirement plan options. Our experts will discuss accounts such as SEP-IRAs and...
Published 11/28/22
How much do you know about your workplace savings plan? Our experts from T. Rowe Price will highlight some of the lesser-known features within your 401(k) plan. Host Christine Akins is joined by Jennifer Almeida, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and Kelli Parris, a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, CRPC®. This episode will also discuss contribution and distribution options and other plan features, including auto-rebalance and auto-increase.
Published 11/07/22
Unsure how to make sense of required minimum distributions, more commonly known as RMDs? Our experts from T. Rowe Price explain how to navigate taking RMDs and what strategies you may want to consider. Host Christine Akins is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals Kelley Coates-Carter and Judith Ward. This episode will also cover how you can transfer your RMDs to charity through a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) and other options you have for reinvesting that money. 
Published 10/17/22
Do unpredictable markets and political events have you rethinking when you can retire? Our experts from T. Rowe Price discuss what you can prepare for and what changes to consider as retirement gets closer. Host Christine Akins is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals Lindsay Theodore and Judith Ward. The conversation will also discuss the benefits of working longer and how to make your retirement savings last. 
Published 10/17/22
The racial and ethnic wealth gap is a growing problem in the United States, and this shows up in retirement plan participation and savings rates for Black and Hispanic workers. Host Christine Akins is joined by Jerome Clark, a Chartered Financial Analyst® and former portfolio manager of asset allocation target date strategies, and Sudipto Banerjee, a Ph.D. economist who is a retirement expert and has done extensive research on retirement topics. Our experts from T. Rowe Price will share their...
Published 09/26/22
Health savings accounts (HSAs) can be a powerful savings tool. Our experts from T. Rowe Price discuss how these accounts can help with paying for health care expenses as well as saving for retirement. Host Christine Akins is joined by Patrick Delaney, a retirement expert, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Roger Young. This episode will also address the triple-tax benefits of HSAs. 
Published 09/12/22
How can you effectively save for a college education for you or a loved one and still be able to save for retirement? Our experts from T. Rowe Price will focus on how to approach striking a balance between these two financial goals. Host Christine Akins is joined by retirement expert Joshua Dietch and college savings expert Alyson Luszcz. This episode will also address how to save for college while not creating a cash flow problem in retirement as well as features employers may offer to help...
Published 08/15/22
Are you sure you and your partner are on the same page when it comes to retirement? Our experts from T. Rowe Price will highlight some topics couples should discuss before retiring. Host Christine Akins is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals Stuart Ritter and Lindsay Theodore. This episode addresses considerations around health care, Social Security, and estate planning.
Published 07/25/22
What steps should individuals take when planning for retirement on their own? Host Christine Akins is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals Jean Dunn and Emily Herstein. Our experts from T. Rowe Price discuss financial, health care, Social Security, and estate planning considerations for single individuals.
Published 07/05/22
There are a lot of age-related milestones when it comes to retirement. Host Christine Akins is joined by Kelley Coates-Carter, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, and Natalia Garayoa, a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠. Our experts from T. Rowe Price highlight when you can make some decisions around contributions and distributions to retirement accounts.
Published 06/13/22
Our experts from T. Rowe Price offer retirement planning tips for LGBT+ individuals, both single and partnered. Host Christine Akins is joined by Jean Dunn, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, and Tom Kazmierczak, a retirement expert and cofounder of PRIDE, T. Rowe Price’s business resource group for LGBT+ associates. This episode addresses considerations around health care, Social Security, and estate planning.
Published 05/23/22
Is Social Security in your future? Our experts from T. Rowe Price explain how Social Security works and how you can get the most out of these benefits. Host Christine Akins is joined by Eugene Frattine, a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor®, and Roger Young, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. This episode covers topics such as full retirement age, claiming strategies, and taxation of benefits. 
Published 05/02/22
Why is it important to put yourself first when it comes to saving for retirement? Our experts from T. Rowe Price discuss some saving habits that can keep you on track for retirement. Host Christine Akins is joined by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals Jennifer Almeida and Judith Ward. Our experts will explain how to automate your savings and why it’s important to get an early start saving.
Published 05/02/22
Knowing how much income you will have in retirement can help you plan for the lifestyle you want. Host Michael Davis is joined by Jeremy Flagg, a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, CRPC®, and Erich Luebkert, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Our experts from T. Rowe Price discuss different income sources you may have in retirement and how you can close the gap between what you have saved and what you may need to cover expenses.
Published 04/04/22