Roger welcomes Danielle Roberts, co-founder of Boomer Benefits, to discuss Medicare in 2026, including rising Part D premiums, Medicare Advantage versus Medigap, and what to review during open enrollment. Then, Roger shares a Rock Retirement Club case study about building an income reserve before retirement and finding peace of mind by focusing on what matters most.
OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN
- 00:00 – Roger introduces the importance of time and attention and previews today's episode.
MEDICARE UPDATE WITH DANIELLE ROBERTS
- 01:25 – Navigating Medicare in 2026: Part D changes, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap.
- 25:15 – What to review during Medicare open enrollment and when to make changes.
RETIREMENT TOOLKIT- MINI CASE STUDY
- 33:55 – A retirement case study on rebalancing investments, creating an income reserve, and reducing anxiety before retirement.
SMART SPRINT
- 44:56 – Identify one challenge you're facing and ask someone who can offer a fresh perspective to help you see it differently.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
- 45:35- Roger reflects on getting back into routines, making space for deeper thinking, and the relaunched Rock Retirement with Roger Whitney YouTube channel.
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What is Retirement Answer Man?
A top retirement podcast. Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA, guides you on how to actually do retirement well financially and personally. This retirement podcast isn't afraid to talk about the softer side of retirement. It will teach you how to retire with confidence. Two-time PLUTUS winner for best retirement podcast / blog and the 2019 winner for best financial planner blog. This retirement podcast covers how to create a paycheck, medicare, healthcare, Social Security, tax management in retirement as well as retirement travel and other non-financial issues you'll need to address to rock retirement. Retirement isn’t an age OR a financial number. It’s finding that balance between living well today and feeling confident about your retirement. It’s about gaining more freedom to pursue the life you want. Join the rock retirement community at www.rogerwhitney.com