The Retirement Ready Show

Proudly providing wealth management, retirement planning, asset protection and estate planning. We bring you information on retirement trends, taxes, inflation, social security benefits and achieving a more secure financial future. The financial advisors of Drake & Associates are the voices of the Retirement Ready radio show. https://go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation Investment advisory services provided by Drake and Associates, LLC and SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, Loft Financial Advisory Group, LLC. Wisconsin Insurance Agency clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. The information provided is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. While we believe the information in the show is reliable, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Neither Drake and Associates or Loft financial Advisory group accepts any liability for the use of the information discussed. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. Please consult your financial professional before making any investment decision.

Ep.191 - Risk and What Your Advisor Might Not Be Telling You

Each week on the Retirement Ready Show, certified financial planner Tony Drake and guests break down the most important topics in retirement planning—helping you create a roadmap for confidence and security in your golden years. From tax reduction strategies and Roth conversions to charitable giving and investment planning, our episodes bring you up-to-date insights on changing laws, smart year-end moves, and holistic approaches to managing your wealth. Whether you’re near retirement or already enjoying it, tune in for practical advice, recent updates, and tips for making the most of your savings—including how new tax rules could affect you and how to take advantage of unique opportunities. Educational workshops, resources, and friendly guidance are just a click away at RetirementReadyShow.com.This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

12-08
38:32

Ep.190 - Year End Tax Reduction Strategies

Each week on the Retirement Ready Show, certified financial planner Tony Drake and guests break down the most important topics in retirement planning—helping you create a roadmap for confidence and security in your golden years. From tax reduction strategies and Roth conversions to charitable giving and investment planning, our episodes bring you up-to-date insights on changing laws, smart year-end moves, and holistic approaches to managing your wealth. Whether you’re near retirement or already enjoying it, tune in for practical advice, recent updates, and tips for making the most of your savings—including how new tax rules could affect you and how to take advantage of unique opportunities. Educational workshops, resources, and friendly guidance are just a click away at RetirementReadyShow.com.This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

12-01
39:11

Ep.189 - Retirement Income Blueprint

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

11-03
38:19

Ep.188 - Challenges for Women in Retirement

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

10-20
39:29

Ep.187 - Will I Run Out of Money in Retirement?

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

10-14
39:56

Ep.186 - Social Security Dilemma

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

10-06
40:12

Ep.184 - Can Political Chaos in Washington Wreck Your Retirement

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

09-22
38:06

Ep.183 - OBBB and Provisions for Retirees

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

09-15
38:13

Ep.182 - How to Weather Economic Uncertainty in Retirement

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

09-08
38:04

Ep.181 - Trio of Challenges for Womens Retirement Planning

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

09-01
38:26

Ep.180 - Dodging the Top Retirement Mistakes

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

08-18
40:10

Ep.179 - Tariffs, Inflation, OBBB, and Your Retirement

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

08-11
37:10

Ep.178 - Potential Retirement Time Bomb & The Big Beautiful Bill

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

08-04
38:45

Ep.177 - Risk Perception Gap

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

07-21
38:14

Ep.176 - One Big Beautiful Bill and What It Means for Retirees

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

07-14
40:06

Ep.175 - Minds Over Markets

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

06-30
39:53

Ep.174 - Navigating Market Volatility in Retirement

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

06-16
39:51

Ep.173 - Will I Run Out of Money in Retirement

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

06-09
39:46

Ep.172 - Building a Partnership to Help Secure Your Financial Future

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

06-02
39:20

Ep.171 - Inflation Stagflation Tariffs and Retirement

This is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultationThis is The Retirement Ready Show hosted by Tony Drake, CPR® with Drake and Associates. Our goal is to educate you on the many topics of retirement and inform you how to create a successful Retirement Ready Roadmap. Thank you for joining us for another episode where we will make your Retirement Ready Roadmap simple. Schedule your complementary consultation today.go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation

05-12
38:06

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