{"podcast":{"title":"Retirement Answers","slug":"retirement-answers-5918904","podcast_index_feed_id":5918904,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/retirement-answers","website_url":"http://www.retirementanswers.net","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KhJzCTKS-mGC8PJ_7tH0afU3t823AuloPppPKnz9TQ4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNTM0/ZTQ1MWJjYTRlNGU2/MjMzMTM0MDcwNjI2/NDkwYi5wbmc.jpg","author":"Jacob Duke, CFP®","episode_count":162,"summary":"Retirement Answers is a podcast built to help you succeed in retirement. The thought of retirement can be overwhelming and downright scary for many... but it doesn't have to be! The goal of this podcast is to provide thoughtful insights and strategies to give you the confidence you need to retire successfully. At the end of the day, my ultimate goal for my clients and podcast listeners is to live a fulfilling retirement. Follow along as I publish a new episode each week covering everything from retirement income planning, tax planning, Social Security, insurance planning, investing, and much more. Here's to learning everything you need to know to live out your dream retirement!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-05T10:20:51.538567+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-answers-5918904"},"episode":{"title":"Don't Retire Yet - Try This Instead","slug":"don-t-retire-yet-try-this-instead","published_at":"2026-01-26T12:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-answers-5918904/don-t-retire-yet-try-this-instead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-answers-5918904","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/91f0b562","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/91f0b562/1fca977e.mp3","summary":"Are you anxious about an abrupt transition to retirement? In this episode of Retirement Answers, I share the concept of phased retirement, where you can gradually reduce work hours or stress levels instead of stopping work entirely. I explain the financial and emotional benefits, offering practical advice for a smoother, more comfortable path to retirement. 👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started ✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbers Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast. DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only. 00:00 Introduction 00:48 The Anxiety of Full Retirement 01:25 Phased Retirement: A New Approach 02:37 Changes in Retirement Landscape 04:04 Practical Steps for Phased Retirement 05:17 Employer Negotiations and Alternatives 07:53 Consulting and Part-Time Work Options 11:45 Financial and Health Benefits 15:39 Finding Purpose in Retirement 17:19 Conclusion","meta_description":"Are you anxious about an abrupt transition to retirement? In this episode of Retirement Answers, I share the concept of phased retirement, where you can g…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1135,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/retirement-answers-5918904/episodes/don-t-retire-yet-try-this-instead/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-answers-5918904/don-t-retire-yet-try-this-instead.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}