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...
by Shelby Todd | Jan 23, 2026 | Episodes
Tax season can feel overwhelming—but this year, it also brings real opportunity. On this episode of Take Pride in Retirement, I’m joined by Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, to break down some of the most important tax changes impacting...
by Shelby Todd | Jan 23, 2026 | Episodes
Welcome back to Take Pride in Retirement—the show all about helping you build a retirement you can truly take pride in. In this episode, I’m kicking off part one of a two-part series on the five major retirement shifts happening right now as we head into 2026—and why...
