The Retirement Learning Lab

By Van Richards, ChFC®, RICP®

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Description

Tired of feeling overwhelmed and confused about retirement planning?


You're not alone. After 30+ years of helping people navigate retirement, I've seen how the flood of conflicting financial advice paralyzes even the smartest people.

Hi, I'm Van Richards, and I created The Retirement Learning Lab to cut through the noise and give you the clarity you deserve.


Here's what makes this different: Instead of throwing more complicated strategies at you, I teach you a simple, systematic approach that actually works. My clients go from lying awake at night worrying about money to sleeping peacefully, knowing they're in complete control of their financial future.


You'll discover how to:

  • Transform retirement confusion into confident action
  • Maximize your income while reducing risk
  • Avoid the costly mistakes that become impossible to fix later
  • Create a plan so simple you could explain it to a 12-year-old


The bottom line: You only get one chance at retirement. Don't leave it to chance.

Whether you're 10 years from retirement or already there, these proven strategies will help you go from financial insecurity to complete control.


Ready to stop worrying and start winning? New episodes every week.


DISCLOSURE: Listeners must understand that this information is not financial advice; it is financial education. There is no guarantee as to the accuracy or reliability of any information presented. For more information on the limitations of the information from this YouTube Channel, please refer to the disclosure on the Richards Financial Planning YouTube page at https://richardsfinancialplanning.com/youtube-channel.


Episode Date
Permission to Live: Why a $750K Retiree Won't Buy $140 Boots
Feb 24, 2026
What's REALLY Holding You Back from Retirement Planning?
Feb 11, 2026
7 Hidden Medicare 2026 Changes That Could Cost You Thousands (December 7th Deadline)
Nov 01, 2025
Medicare 2026: Critical Changes That Could Cost You Thousands | Your Complete Survival Guide
Oct 22, 2025
"I Just Want to Retire and Do NOTHING" - What God Says to the Exhausted Worker
Oct 10, 2025
Running the Full Race: Biblical Wisdom for Social Security & Retirement Decisions
Sep 25, 2025
Small Business Owners: Navigating Social Security and Succession Planning
Sep 13, 2025
Working and Earning While Collecting Social Security: 4 Shocking Facts About 2025 Rules
Aug 25, 2025
Should Private Equity Be in Your 401(k)? The Wall Street Pitch That Could Destroy Your Retirement
Aug 18, 2025
NVIDIA Analysis: $4 Trillion Market Cap & China Reversal
Aug 11, 2025
Tariffs & Retirement: What You Need to Know Before August 1st Deadline
Jul 22, 2025
Tesla Stock Analysis: 3 Major Problems Crushing TSLA + Fair Value $250 vs Current ~$294
Jul 12, 2025
Defining Your Retirement Vision, Part 1: Stop Planning Without Knowing What You're Planning FOR!
Jul 02, 2025
Tax-Sensitive Accounts and Considerations - Getting Your Financial House in Order (Part 4)
Jun 25, 2025
Understanding Your Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth - Getting Your Financial House in Order (Part 3)
Jun 18, 2025
Social Security Tax Trap: How 85% of Your Benefits Could Be Taxable (And How to Save $4,000+)
Jun 13, 2025
Creating Your Financial Inventory: The Difference Between Guessing and Knowing Your True Worth
Jun 06, 2025
Getting Your Financial House in Order: The Foundation Every Successful Retiree Builds
May 30, 2025
The Ultimate Retirement Planning Framework: From Scattered to Systematic
May 23, 2025
From Insecure to In Control: Your Retirement Transformation
May 16, 2025
From Retirement Terrified to Financially Confident
May 08, 2025
Tariffs Impact on Retirement
Apr 11, 2025
Does Asset allocation still work in 2022
Apr 01, 2022
Do You Unknowingly Own Russian Stocks? What now?
Mar 16, 2022
Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Analysis - Here is Starbucks' competitive edge.
Feb 17, 2022
Verizon Stock Analysis, Buy, Sell or Hold
Feb 07, 2022
Enterprise Products Stock Analysis + Dividends, Taxes and Retirement
Jan 31, 2022
Genuine Parts Company, 270 million used cars 'drive' this stock.
Jan 24, 2022
The Successful Investor Show Trailer
Dec 14, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis– Mortgage-backed REITs, high dividends, and potential perils
Mar 08, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis– Spotify – how can it grow after posting losses? Incredibly Spotify does.
Mar 03, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis– ExOne, can sand & metal 3D printers shorten the industrial supply chain?
Feb 27, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – GE has strong cash flow, but will the winter storms affect renewables?
Feb 23, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – Zoetis, the world's largest animal health company. Is it recession-proof?
Feb 10, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – BNY Mellon – Even financial giants grapple with COVID 19 impact.
Feb 04, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – Energy Transfer – should you choose a stock because of its dividend?
Feb 02, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – Macerich Company -will it be the next "Short Squeeze" or not?
Jan 30, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – Munich RE – Climate change profit and coping with the pandemic.
Jan 27, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – Snam owns most of the gas infrastructure in Italy. How are the dividends?
Jan 25, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – Opendoor strives to disrupt the home buying market. Can they?
Jan 22, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – Steris keeps medical procedures infection free! Is it profitable???
Jan 20, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – Home Depot – Stimulus may boost growth even more!
Jan 15, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – Pfizer is the top COVID-19 vaccine maker. How are earnings affected?
Jan 14, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – Salesforce.com has had an amazing year. Can it continue?
Jan 13, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – John Wiley & Sons– Online learning surges profits
Jan 12, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – Compass Minerals International – the profits in salt mining & sales.
Jan 11, 2021
Daily Stock Analysis – Innovative Industrial Properties – specializing in medical cannabis
Jan 08, 2021
The Daily Stock Analysis Podcast Trailer
Jan 08, 2021