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