by Shelby Todd | Aug 25, 2026 | Episodes
Fixed indexed annuities are probably one of the most misunderstood retirement tools out there. Some people absolutely love them, while others tell you to avoid them at all costs. The truth, as is often the case, falls somewhere in the middle. In this episode, Josh and...
by Shelby Todd | Aug 21, 2026 | Episodes
Social Security recently turned 91—but are you taking advantage of everything the program has to offer? In this episode of Take Pride in Retirement, I’m joined by Bill Sweeney, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at AARP, to talk about new research showing...
by Shelby Todd | Aug 4, 2026 | Episodes
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re really on track for retirement, you’re not alone. In this episode, Josh asks me five of the most common retirement questions I hear from LGBTQ+ clients—and we tackle them one by one. We discuss whether...
by Shelby Todd | Jul 31, 2026 | Episodes
Instead of diving into retirement strategies or breaking down financial headlines, Josh turns the tables and interviews me about my own story—how I became a financial advisor, why I launched Take Pride in Retirement, and why helping members of the LGBTQ+ community...
by Shelby Todd | Jul 21, 2026 | Episodes
Early projections suggest Social Security recipients could receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027—but is that really something to celebrate? In this episode of Take Pride in Retirement, Matt McClure and Josh Rhett Noble explain how the Social...