Relax, It’s Retirement Podcast

By Josh Leonard

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Episodes: 110

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Are you worried about the impact of taxes in retirement? Concerned you might run out of money in retirement? Are you looking to avoid making costly pitfalls transitioning into retirement? Welcome to the Relax, It’s Retirement Podcast with Josh Leonard from Leonard Advisory Group. In this podcast, we help those nearing retirement greet it with a well prepared smile. Join Josh and his guests to learn the retirement and tax planning tips you need so that you too, can live your golden years with the happiness and excitement you deserve. Hear stories from his years of experience to help you transition into a fun and intentional retirement.

Episode Date
The Retirement Stress Test: What Breaks First in Your Plan? (Ep. 109)
May 05, 2026
Staying Invested Through Market Noise with Dominic Pappalardo (Ep. 108)
Apr 07, 2026
Spring Tax Cleaning: 3 Hidden Opportunities in Last Year’s Return (Ep. 107)
Mar 24, 2026
Don’t Let “One More Year” Steal Your Retirement (Ep. 106)
Feb 17, 2026
From Success to Strategy: Planning With Intent for High Earners (Ep. 105)
Feb 03, 2026
Setting SMART Goals: From New Year’s Resolutions to Real Retirement Readiness (Ep. 104)
Jan 20, 2026
How a 60-Mile Mountain Bike Race Reinforced the Power of Intentional Living (Ep. 103)
Dec 26, 2025
When Should High-Net-Worth Retirees Take Social Security? (Ep. 102)
Dec 02, 2025
Taxes, Timing, and the End of the Year: What You Can Still Control (Ep. 101)
Nov 18, 2025
Episode 100 – A Legacy of Intent (Ep. 100)
Oct 07, 2025
Turning High Income Into Lasting Wealth (Ep. 99)
Sep 23, 2025
6 Tax-Smart Takeaways from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Ep. 98)
Aug 27, 2025
Bikes, Voices & Victories: Changing Lives with Variety’s Tom Baker (Ep. 97)
Aug 06, 2025
Retire with Intent: The True Intent Planning System™ Explained (Ep. 96)
Jul 23, 2025
How Recent Retirement Laws May Affect Your Future (Ep. 95)
Jul 02, 2025
Pine Valley Camp: Building Futures, One Child at a Time (Ep. 94)
Jun 11, 2025
Can I Retire This Year? (Ep. 93)
May 21, 2025
Should You Buy, Lease, or Hold? Car Buying Decisions in Retirement (Ep. 92)
May 07, 2025
Retirement Resilience: How to Protect Your Plan in a Volatile Market (Ep. 91)
Apr 15, 2025
Spring Clean Your Finances: 5 Essential Tips for a Fresh Start (Ep. 90)
Apr 01, 2025
Avoiding the Good Saver Tax Problem with Proactive Planning (Ep. 89)
Mar 11, 2025
Unpacking Social Security Changes (Ep. 88)
Feb 18, 2025
Planning Ahead for Retirement (Ep. 87)
Feb 04, 2025
Conquering Retirement Fears with Confidence (Ep. 86)
Jan 21, 2025
The Diversification Dilemma: Are Your Investments Really Safe? (Ep. 85)
Jan 14, 2025
Mastering the Tax Triangle (Ep. 84)
Jan 07, 2025
The Five Worlds of Money in Retirement (Ep. 83)
Dec 31, 2024
Setting Goals for a Purposeful Retirement (Ep. 82)
Dec 24, 2024
Making the Most of Holiday Giving in Retirement (Ep. 81)
Dec 17, 2024
What Kills a Bull Market? Factors that Could Trigger the Next Recession (Ep. 80)
Dec 10, 2024
The Best Moments: Top Retirement Insights from The Relax, It’s Retirement Podcast! (Ep. 79)
Dec 03, 2024
Know What You Owe: Essentials for a Secure Retirement (Ep. 78)
Nov 26, 2024
5 Key Tax Opportunities to Capture Before Year-End! (Ep. 77)
Nov 19, 2024
How to Safeguard Your Identity in Retirement (Ep. 76)
Nov 12, 2024
Managing Job Loss on the Path to Retirement (Ep. 75)
Nov 05, 2024
Financial Planning Strategies to Avoid Costly Mistakes (Ep. 74)
Oct 29, 2024
Maximizing Charitable Giving in Retirement (Ep. 73)
Oct 22, 2024
Key Strategies to Maximize Your Medicare Benefits (Ep. 72)
Oct 15, 2024
Market Shifts: How to Stay Informed and Prepared (Ep. 71)
Oct 08, 2024
Overcoming Retirement Fears During Election Season (Ep. 70)
Oct 01, 2024
Capital Loss Harvesting vs. Capital Gain Harvesting: What’s Right for Your Retirement? (Ep. 69)
Sep 24, 2024
Putting Time on Your Side in Retirement (Ep. 68)
Sep 17, 2024
6 Ways to Travel on a Budget in Retirement (Ep. 67)
Sep 10, 2024
Overcoming Obstacles With Grit, Endurance & Family Support (Ep. 66)
Sep 03, 2024
Planning for an Early and Intentional Retirement (Ep. 65)
Aug 27, 2024
Estate Planning Essentials (Ep. 64)
Aug 20, 2024
How to Choose the Best State for Your Retirement (Ep. 63)
Aug 13, 2024
Navigating RMD Changes for Your Retirement Plan (Ep. 62)
Aug 06, 2024
Healthcare Costs in Retirement: Strategies to Manage Your Expenses (Ep. 61)
Jul 30, 2024
Breaking Financial Rules (Ep. 60)
Jul 23, 2024
Longevity in Retirement: Planning for the Long Haul (Ep. 59)
Jul 16, 2024
From Farm Life to Financial Freedom: A Retirement Story with Chuck Glenz (Ep. 58)
Jul 09, 2024
Connecting Community and Retirement Through Art with Tami Fauver (Ep. 57)
Jul 02, 2024
FOMO in Retirement Planning, Explained (Ep. 56)
Jun 25, 2024
Retirement Planning: Preparation, Adaptability & Doing Hard Things (Ep. 55)
Jun 17, 2024
How to Save for Retirement 101 (Ep. 54)
Jun 11, 2024
Is Social Media Misleading You on Finance? (Ep. 53)
Jun 04, 2024
Are You Ready to Retire? (Ep. 52)
May 28, 2024
Decoding Life Insurance for Retirees: Is It Essential? (Ep. 51)
May 21, 2024
Mastering Financial Literacy in Your Golden Years: Part 2 (Ep. 50)
May 14, 2024
Building a Legacy Through Smart Retirement and Giving Strategies with Jack Miller (Ep. 49)
May 07, 2024
Mastering Financial Literacy in Your Golden Years (Ep. 48)
Apr 30, 2024
Making an Impact with Donor-Advised Funds ft. Daffy.org CEO Adam Nash (Ep. 47)
Apr 23, 2024
Maximize Your Retirement: 3 Reasons to Consider Roth Conversions (Ep. 46)
Apr 16, 2024
Juggling Retirement & College Debt with Dan Cieniewicz (Ep. 45)
Apr 09, 2024
Navigating Financial Storms: Lessons from Market Meltdowns (Ep. 44)
Apr 02, 2024
Empowering Women in Retirement: The Legacy of Barbara Hillary (Ep. 43)
Mar 26, 2024
Are Behavioral Biases Affecting Your Retirement Planning & Investment Decisions? (Ep. 42)
Mar 19, 2024
Retirement Success Through Discipline and Goal-Setting with Pete Belcastro, CFP® (Ep. 41)
Mar 12, 2024
Don’t Let Taxes Crash Your Party – How to Maximize Your Tax Savings with Pete Belcastro, CFP® (Ep. 40)
Mar 05, 2024
Navigating Life’s Twists and Turns: A Candid Conversation with Yana Leonard | Family, Finance, and More (Ep. 39)
Feb 27, 2024
Navigating Post-Employment 401(k) Options (Ep. 38)
Feb 20, 2024
The Three-Bucket Strategy for Retirement Planning with Pete Belcastro (Ep. 37)
Feb 13, 2024
Seven Steps to Successful Retirement (Ep. 36)
Feb 06, 2024
Building Memorable Culture Moments at Work with Eric Leathem (Ep. 35)
Jan 30, 2024
Managing the Unpredictability in Market Predictions for Investment Planning with Pete Belcastro, CFP® (Ep. 34)
Jan 23, 2024
Refine Your Financial Goals for Retirement with Lists (Ep. 33)
Jan 16, 2024
Achieving and Setting Goals with Pete Belcastro, CFP® (Ep. 32)
Jan 09, 2024
How to Stay Safe and Have Fun Doing It with Angela Ferrante and Sam Rosenberg (Ep. 31)
Dec 26, 2023
AI’s Impact on Information Retrieval and Career Futures with Michael Laughlin (Ep. 30)
Dec 12, 2023
Is Your End-of-Year Financial Checklist Ready? (Ep. 29)
Nov 28, 2023
How Can You Protect Yourself from Identity Theft and Fraud in Retirement? with Pete Belcastro, CFP® (Ep. 28)
Nov 07, 2023
Meet the Newest Member of Our Team: Pete Belcastro, CFP® (Ep. 27)
Oct 24, 2023
Can You Harvest the “Fruit” of Volatility? (Ep. 26)
Oct 10, 2023
Empowering Families in Need: The Story of Christopher’s Kitchen (Ep. 25)
Sep 26, 2023
How to Choose the Best Place to Retire (Ep. 24)
Sep 12, 2023
How Can You Prepare for the Rising Cost of College? with Dan Cieniewicz (Ep. 23)
Aug 29, 2023
Practical Tips for Traveling (Ep. 22)
Aug 15, 2023
Are You Thinking About Un-Retiring? (Ep. 21)
Aug 01, 2023
Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Goals (Ep. 20)
Jul 18, 2023
5 Reasons to Ignore the Market When You Retire (Ep. 19)
Jul 06, 2023
Important Life Lessons Learned: Father’s Day Edition With Bill Leonard (Ep. 18)
Jun 13, 2023
Transitioning into Retirement with Jerome Myers (Ep. 17)
Jun 06, 2023
Money Meets Machine: The Impact of AI in Financial Services (Ep. 16)
May 23, 2023
Protecting Yourself from a Bank Collapse: Silicon Valley Case (Ep. 15)
May 09, 2023
Spring Cleaning! 10 Tips to Clean up your Finances (Ep. 14)
Apr 18, 2023
Your Recession Survival Guide (Ep. 13)
Mar 14, 2023
Income Planning: When The Paychecks Stop (Ep. 12)
Feb 21, 2023
Secure Act 2.0: What does it mean for you? (Ep. 11)
Feb 07, 2023
Let’s Talk About Risk (Ep. 10)
Jan 17, 2023
Goal Setting for the New Year (And How to Stay Accountable) (Ep. 9)
Jan 03, 2023
Gifts of Financial Wisdom for Your Grandkids (Ep. 8)
Dec 20, 2022
5 Hidden Year-End Tax Saving Strategies (Ep. 7)
Dec 06, 2022
Leaving a Legacy Through Audio Memoirs with Daniel Powell (Ep. 6)
Nov 22, 2022
Client Retirement Story: Cycling Across the USA with Al Miller (Ep. 5)
Nov 08, 2022
Tricks and Treats for Retirement This Halloween Season (Ep. 4)
Oct 25, 2022
Meet the Dream Team at Leonard Advisory Group with Bill Leonard, Angela Ferrante and Desiree Hoosac (Ep. 3)
Oct 11, 2022
Retiring With Intent (Ep. 2)
Oct 11, 2022
A Father & Son Legacy: Meet the Leonards (Ep. 1)
Oct 11, 2022
Coming Soon!
Oct 07, 2022