Retirement Decoded Podcast

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Scott Tucker

Welcome to Retirement Decoded with your host, Scott Tucker—where we break down the complexities of retirement planning to give you clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re just starting out or getting ready to retire, Scott’s here to help you make informed decisions and preserve your financial future. Tune in each week as we help simplify the process and decode the path to a confident retirement.Disclosure: Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc. Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM...

Episodes · 25

Episode 102: BlackRock Wants Private Investments in Your 401(k)?!

Nov 2, 2026 · 25m

Episode 101: The Government Will Pay You 5% to Lend It Money?!

Oct 26, 2026 · 25m

Episode 100: 7% Mortgage Rates?! What This Means for Retirees

Oct 19, 2026 · 24m

Episode 99: Inflation Is Bigger Than Groceries: The Hidden Costs Crushing Retirees

Oct 12, 2026 · 24m

Episode 98: Your Old 401(k) Could Be Frozen: The TruStage Cyberattack Warning

Oct 5, 2026 · 29m

Episode 97: Do State Income Taxes Influence Where College Athletes Play?

Sep 28, 2026 · 26m

Episode 96: Your Favorite Stock Just Dropped 4%—Here’s What Happened

Sep 21, 2026 · 23m

Episode 95: Think You Can Beat the Market? Most Stock Pickers Don’t

Sep 14, 2026 · 24m

Episode 94: Getting Your Financial Advice From TikTok? What Could Go Wrong?

Sep 7, 2026 · 24m

Episode 93: SpaceX: The Crash After the IPO?

Aug 31, 2026 · 25m

Episode 92: Market Bubble? Some Americans Are Paying 51% More for AI Stocks Than They Need To!

Aug 24, 2026 · 26m

Episode 91: 1000 Americans Have IRAs Worth $25 MILLION or More!

Aug 17, 2026 · 30m

Episode 90: Amy Jacobson joins Scott Tucker

Aug 10, 2026 · 36m

Episode 89: Michelle from Scarsdale, Arlington Heights asks: "What's the biggest retirement income mistake you see people make in the first

Aug 3, 2026 · 25m

Episode 88: Karen from The Glen, Glenview asks: "My husband and I have saved well for retirement, but nearly all of our money is in traditi

Jul 27, 2026 · 25m

Episode 87: Susan from Edison Park, Chicago asks: "I've got about $1.8 million saved in my IRA and 401(k). If tax rates are scheduled to i

Jul 20, 2026 · 26m

Episode 86: Michelle from The Glen in Glenview asks: “What’s the biggest mistake people make with inherited IRAs after the SECURE Act?”

Jul 13, 2026 · 29m

Episode 85: Jennifer from the South Loop in downtown Chicago asks: “Should I pay off my mortgage before I retire, or keep the money invested

Jul 6, 2026 · 29m

Episode 84: Lisa from Lincoln Park on Chicago’s North Side asks: “How can retirees protect themselves if Congress raises taxes again in the

Jun 29, 2026 · 25m

Episode 83: Laura from The Glen in Glenview asks: “What mistakes do recent retirees make in the first year after leaving work?”

Jun 22, 2026 · 26m

Episode 82: Jennifer from Edison Park on Chicago’s North Side asks: “Should I keep working a few more years even if I can already afford to

Jun 15, 2026 · 24m

Episode 81: Michelle from Scarsdale in Arlington Heights asks: “How do retirees avoid becoming a burden on their adult children later?”

Jun 8, 2026 · 26m

Episode 80: Michelle from Glenview asks: “What happens if the market crashes right after I retire—am I in trouble?”

Jun 1, 2026 · 29m

Episode 79: Karen from Arlington Heights asks: “If Illinois estate tax kicks in at $4 million, how do I avoid getting hit?”

May 25, 2026 · 27m

Episode 78: Linda from Northbrook asks: “Are tax rates really going up after 2028—and what should I do now?”

May 18, 2026 · 24m