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Explore key takeaways, insights, and real-life applications from each episode of the Last Paycheck podcast. Scroll through the blog library below and engage with the content at your own pace. Whether you’re planning your retirement or refining your financial strategy, each post is designed to help you take the next step with confidence.

Episode 139 – When Can You Retire? Why Retirement Is Really a Cash Flow Problem

March 4, 2026 / Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement

Many people approach retirement planning with one simple question: “When can I retire?” For decades, the answer many people assumed was age 65. But in reality, retirement has far less

Episode 138 – What Are Bonds and Why Do They Matter in Retirement Planning?

February 25, 2026 / Financial Planning, Investment

When most people think about investing, they immediately think about stocks. The daily market headlines focus on the Dow Jones, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq. Rarely do you hear

Episode 137 – A New Way to Save for Kids: Understanding the TRUMP Account

February 18, 2026 / Financial Planning, Investment

Insights from Last Paycheck Podcast Episode 137 Grandparents and parents ask the question all the time: What is the best way to save for my kids or grandkids? For years,

Episode 136 – The Risk of Not Taking Risk: Why Completely De-Risking Your Portfolio Can Backfire

February 11, 2026 / Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement

Insights from Last Paycheck Podcast Episode 136 Periods of global uncertainty have a way of rattling even the most disciplined investors. Geopolitical tension, market volatility, and unsettling headlines often spark

Episode 135 – The Retirement Countdown: Five Things You Must Do in the Final Year Before Retirement

February 4, 2026 / Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement

Insights from Last Paycheck Podcast Episode 135 When retirement is a year away, excitement and anxiety often show up at the same time. Even people who have planned diligently for

Episode 134 – Mutual Funds vs. ETFs: Understanding the Differences That Matter to Your Portfolio

January 28, 2026 / Financial Planning, Investment, The Markets

Insights from Last Paycheck Podcast Episode 134 If you have invested at any point in your life, chances are you have owned a mutual fund, an exchange traded fund, or

Episode 133 – Big Brand or Independent Advisor? How to Choose

January 21, 2026 / Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement

Insights from Last Paycheck Podcast Episode 133 Choosing a financial advisor is one of the most consequential financial decisions you will ever make. Yet many people start in the same

Episode 132 – Fun Facts About the Stock Market That Matter for Retirement

January 14, 2026 / Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement, The Markets

Insights from Last Paycheck Podcast Episode 132 When most people think about the stock market, they focus on headlines. Is the market up or down today? Should I wait to

Episode 131 – How Financial Planning Helps You Live More Meaningfully

January 7, 2026 / Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement

Weekly wisdom to help you retire—and stay that way. At Hoxton Planning & Management, we often say financial planning is about more than money—it’s about helping people live lives that

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