Save your Retirement with Pat Strubbe

Save your Retirement with Pat Strubbe

Patrick A. Strubbe, ChFC, CLU, RFC is the founder and managing partner of Preservation Specialists, LLC. He has been helping clients with their financial futures since 1997. Pat has been featured as a retirement expert in USA Today, Investors Business Daily, Fortune.com, and Entrepreneur.com, and on WIS-NBC TV News with Dawndy Mercer Plank. Pat is also the author of the Amazon.com best-selling books, “Save Your Retirement!” and "The Retirement Secret," Pat’s down-to-earth humor and expertise shine through his Super Retirement Planner’s character. His books help many people understand the serious challenges faced by those nearing or in their retirement years. To learn more about us, visit us at scpreservation.com

Episodes

World Politics and Your Retirement

August 11, 2025 • 53 mins
With tariffs and trade policy making headlines, it’s time to ask: Are your investments and financial plans prepared? Pat breaks down what these changes could mean for your portfolio and ways you can stay ahead.
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Making Your Money Last | Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe

August 4, 2025 • 53 mins
After taking a look at some habits to break when preparing for retirement, Pat looks at ways you can help make your retirement money last, including having a written plan to follow to help you stay on track.
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The Big Beautiful Bill | Save your Retirement with Pat Strubbe

July 28, 2025 • 53 mins
Today, we're diving into what the Big Beautiful Bill could mean for your taxes, your future, and your retirement plans.
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Uncertainty is Everywhere | Save Your Retirement Podcast with Pat Strubbe

July 21, 2025 • 53 mins
Uncertainty is Everywhere | Save Your Retirement Podcast with Pat Strubbe by Patrick Strubbe
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How New Laws Affect Your Retirement | Save Your Retirement

July 14, 2025 • 53 mins
Could one new law rewrite the rules for your wealth and retirement? President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” could transform the way you protect, grow, and pass on your assets. Pat is here to explore the opportunities this proposed legislation brings to the table.
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Your Financial Future | Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe

July 8, 2025 • 53 mins
There are reports of a 40% chance of an economic downturn in 2025. Pat discusses the media’s role in these reports and how people should stick with their plan regardless of headlines, and that changes can be made if and when necessary. He also revisits the subject of taxes in retirement and strategies to help preserve your money from having to pay Uncle Sam more than you need to.
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Revisiting Financial Literacy | Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe

July 3, 2025 • 53 mins
Pat looks back at a recent study showing a number of Americans did not do well on a quiz involving numerous questions surrounding financial issues and how they could do better. He also looks at ways to create dependable retirement income, as well as the top ways to stay active in retirement.
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Volatility and Risk | Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe

July 1, 2025 • 53 mins
Pat discusses the recent market volatility and how you should assess your level of risk in your portfolio to make sure you are comfortable with your investments. He also revisits various challenges with your money in retirement as well as answering a variety of questions from listeners.
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A Bumpy Ride

June 16, 2025 • 53 mins
The market is riding a rollercoaster, and navigating it can feel like a challenge. Pat will break down what’s driving these market swings and what it could mean for your retirement strategy.
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Mid-Year Check Up

June 7, 2025 • 53 mins
As we approach the halfway point of the year, what are things people can do to make sure their plan is still where it needs to be? Pat takes a look at what a proper check-up entails and how to be sure your plan is working for you. He also revisits the topic of behavioral finance and how people can act when it comes to their money.
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Making Retirement Money Last

June 6, 2025 • 53 mins
You have your nest egg for retirement, but how can you be sure it can last as long as you do? Pat discusses some of the ways to help make this happen.
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International Relations and Your Retirement

June 4, 2025 • 53 mins
Big headlines and big market gains! Pat will share how events like the recent trade truce between the U.S. and China can directly affect the market – and potentially your retirement savings.
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Planning for the Future as a Family

June 2, 2025 • 53 mins
Retirement planning involves more than just the person or persons retiring. Pat takes a look at how to plan so that everything gets taken care of as years go by and life changes and, eventually, things pass on to kids, charities or other beneficiaries.
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The History of Taxes

May 31, 2025 • 53 mins
Taxes have not always been like they are today in the U.S. Pat takes a look at how our nation was funded over the years, leading to today’s much more complex system of taxing and spending. He also revisits the subject of what to do if your spouse passes away early and how to plan for it, just in case.
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Optimizing Social Security

May 29, 2025 • 53 mins
Optimizing Social Security by Patrick Strubbe
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Creating Dependable Retirement Income

May 27, 2025 • 53 mins
People get dependable, regular paychecks during their working career. But when retirement comes, those regular paychecks need to come from other sources. Pat takes a look at what these are, and how to create a foundational piece of income that covers regular expenses as part of a solid retirement plan.
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Could a Recession Be Looming?

April 23, 2025 • 53 mins
Could we be headed toward a recession? Some economists say that we have a 40% chance of an economic downturn. Pat is here to share simple steps that could help preserve your money if the market takes a dive.
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The Federal Debt Keeps Rising

April 22, 2025 • 53 mins
Pat looks at the rising national debt and its recent history, and why many economists feel rising taxes are the only way to try and dig out of it. Later he looks at how to preserve the money you have saved in IRAs and 401Ks, especially as it involves tax planning to try and avoid future tax increases.
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Preserving Your Retirement From Taxes

April 21, 2025 • 53 mins
Many people think they will be paying less in taxes in retirement because they aren’t working. Pat takes a deep dive into the system and finds that may not be the case, that many folks may pay more taxes, especially if rates go up to help lower the mounting national debt.
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Social Security Confidence

April 18, 2025 • 53 mins
Many people aren’t especially confident about the future of Social Security, which is a huge part of any retirement plan. Pat looks at the system and what may lie ahead regarding its ability to provide income for post-working life. Later he revisits the five financial stages of life and answers listener questions from the mailbag.
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