{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Game Shows Teach Us About Retirement","description":"Retirement planning isn\u2019t always a smooth ride, and sometimes it can feel more like spinning a wheel or picking a mystery box. In this playful but practical episode, Craig and Jennifer turn retirement planning into a game show, using iconic formats like The Price is Right and Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? to unpack the real-life financial decisions people face every day. Underneath the fun lies serious wisdom. Craig and Jennifer discuss why focusing only on \u201cthe pile of money\u201d misses the bigger picture, how the timing of your pension or Social Security benefits can make or break your plan, and why cash flow, not just account balances, is what truly matters. You\u2019ll also hear their take on simplifying your strategy so it works for you in real life, and not just on paper. Here\u2019s some of what we discuss in this episode:  \ud83c\udfaf Why your \u201cmagic number\u201d might be misleading  \ud83c\udfe6 The real cost of pre-tax retirement savings  \ud83e\uddee Social Security timing tricks that boost payouts  \ud83e\udde0 How to simplify your plan  \ud83e\uddfe What game shows can teach us about income planning &amp;nbsp; Get additional financial resources: https:\/\/maestrowealth.com\/how-money-works-podcast\/&amp;nbsp; Schedule a meeting: https:\/\/timetoseemaestrowealth.as.me\/ReadytoBegin&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"How Money Works","author_url":"https:\/\/www.maestrowealth.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36726840\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36726840"}