Retirement Readiness

By Brigette Engstrom

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Wisdom and guidance for your retirement journey just landed on your favorite streaming platform.  Blue Monarch Financial Services brings you Retirement Readiness, your resource for on-the-go financial and retirement solutions to help your golden years take flight and flourish.

On each episode, your host Brigette Engstrom, Founder and CEO of Blue Monarch Financial Services, will share her experience, knowledge, and personal stories to help you cultivate greater empowerment and confidence in your own financial journey.  Whether your retirement is still in its beginning stage or already in flight, Retirement Readiness with Brigette Engstrom is your go-to companion for transforming your retirement into a bright and purposeful new beginning.


Episode Date
Are You Really Prepared for Retirement’s Hidden Costs?
May 05, 2026
Retirement Readiness Podcast - 042826
Apr 28, 2026
Income, Long-Term Care, and the Gaps No One Talks About
Apr 21, 2026
Three Phases of Retirement Almost No One Plans For
Apr 14, 2026
Is the 4% Rule Still Relevant in Today’s Retirement Reality?
Apr 07, 2026
Why Retirees Often Pay More in Taxes Than They Expect
Mar 31, 2026
When Family, Timing, and Retirement Income Collide
Mar 17, 2026
Living Longer Changes Everything: Rethinking Retirement Planning
Mar 10, 2026
The Hidden Cost of FOMO in Retirement Planning
Mar 03, 2026
Understanding the U.S. Retirement Landscape
Feb 24, 2026
The Psychology Behind a Well-Planned Retirement
Feb 17, 2026
When Saving Stops: The Other Half of Retirement Planning
Feb 10, 2026
Are You Funding Your Kids’ Lives at the Expense of Your Retirement?
Feb 03, 2026
The Financial Line Parents Are Struggling to Draw
Jan 20, 2026
Special Holiday Interview - Trisha Yearwood
Jan 01, 2026
Five Red Flags That Could Derail Your Retirement
Dec 09, 2025
Retirement Came Early—Now What?
Nov 18, 2025
Is Your Portfolio Ready for the Next Chapter?
Nov 13, 2025
Why Your Tax Bracket Isn’t What You Think
Nov 04, 2025
Inflation, Income & the Retirement Puzzle
Oct 21, 2025
IRA Rules You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Oct 14, 2025
Retirement’s Hidden Cost: Taxes
Sep 30, 2025
Tax-Free Isn’t Always Free: What Retirees Miss
Sep 23, 2025
Is Your Retirement Plan Missing Something?
Sep 16, 2025
Retiring at the Wrong Time: The Risk You Didn’t See Coming
Sep 09, 2025
Employer-sponsored plans are a great starting point for savings
Sep 04, 2025
Is Your 401k Failing You?
Aug 26, 2025
The Retirement Gaps You Didn’t See Coming
Aug 19, 2025
Longevity, Annuities, and the Tax Moves You Might Be Missing
Aug 12, 2025
Tax Planning Isn’t Filing—It’s Futureproofing
Aug 08, 2025
One Rule, Big Risk: Avoiding Costly IRA Rollover Errors
Aug 05, 2025
The Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Your Money
Jul 29, 2025
From Nest Egg to Net Worth: Rethinking Retirement
Jul 22, 2025
Your Retirement Reality Check: Plan Now or Pay Later
Jul 14, 2025
Why Estate Planning Can’t Wait
Jul 01, 2025
Rethinking Retirement: A Life Phase, Not a Finish Line!
Jun 10, 2025
The Essential Guide to Estate Planning
Jun 03, 2025
Retirement Planning for Federal Employees
May 27, 2025
Strategies for Longevity and Income Security
May 13, 2025
The Annuity Landscape and Its Future
May 06, 2025
Estate planning is not set it and forget it
Apr 29, 2025
Understanding Annuities and Longevity Risks
Apr 15, 2025
Preparing for Retirement: More Than Just Finances
Apr 08, 2025
The Value of Financial Guidance, Don't Go at it Alone
Mar 28, 2025
Navigating Job Loss Before Retirement
Mar 25, 2025
The unique retirement planning needs of federal employees
Mar 21, 2025
The Importance of Timely Financial Action
Mar 18, 2025
Retirement Planning for Federal Employees
Mar 13, 2025
Constrained investors are the majority of retirees
Mar 04, 2025
Retirement Realities: What You Need to Know
Feb 25, 2025
Inherited IRAs Can Be Complex
Feb 18, 2025
Understanding Guardianship and Asset Evaluation
Feb 11, 2025
Healthcare Costs and Retirement Planning
Feb 04, 2025
Understanding Your Perspective on Wealth
Jan 31, 2025
Federal Employee Benefits and Retirement
Jan 14, 2025
Replicating Pension-like Income
Jan 14, 2025
Taxes and the National Debt
Jan 14, 2025