by Shelby Todd | Feb 24, 2026 | Episodes
This is part two of our healthcare series, and today we’re shifting from awareness to action. Here’s a statistic that might surprise you: nearly seven out of ten people turning 65 today will need some form of long-term care. And here’s what really...
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...
