by Shelby Todd | Feb 20, 2026 | Episodes
Healthcare costs are one of the biggest sources of anxiety for people heading into retirement—and in this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what you need to know to prepare without panicking. I dive deep into Medicare’s alphabet soup (Parts A, B, C, and...
by Shelby Todd | Feb 17, 2026 | Episodes
In the last episode, we talked about why inflation still matters — especially for LGBTQ+ retirees. In this episode, we move from awareness to action. I walk through real strategies you can use to protect your retirement from rising costs, including how Social Security...
by Shelby Todd | Feb 13, 2026 | Episodes
Inflation may not dominate the headlines like it did a few years ago — but make no mistake, it’s still reshaping retirement outcomes in a big way. In this episode, I break down why inflation remains one of the biggest long-term threats to financial security,...
by Shelby Todd | Feb 10, 2026 | Episodes
In this episode of Take Pride in Retirement, I’m diving into a topic that can quietly do more damage to your retirement than market volatility: taxes. We talk about “tax drag” — how even small inefficiencies can reduce your income over time — and why it matters...
by Shelby Todd | Feb 6, 2026 | Episodes
In this episode of Take Pride in Retirement, I take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked threats to long-term financial security: hidden investment fees. Even small percentages — 1% here, a fraction there — can quietly compound over time and cost you tens or...
by Shelby Todd | Feb 3, 2026 | Episodes
Social Security isn’t just a checkbox on the way to retirement—it’s one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. On this episode of Take Pride in Retirement, I take a deep dive into Social Security planning, with a special focus on the issues that...
