Retirement Your Way

Retirement Your Way

Bradley and Madison Hardin share valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of retirement planning. Bradley serves as an Investment Advisor Representative and Registered Social Security Analyst. Madison is a licensed life and health insurance agent and also a Registered Social Security Analyst. Tune in each week: ️WNDB, News Daytona Beach, FM 98.5 & AM 1150 – Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 10am ️WAPN, Word and Praise, FM 91.5 – Sundays at 9:30am Give us a call: 386-977-9684 Learn more: PlanRetirementYourWay.com Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and AmeriLife are separate companies but are affiliated through common ownership. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents. Not affiliated with the United States government. Bradley and Madison Hardin do not offer tax or legal advice. Consult with your tax advisor or attorney regarding specific situations. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. These opinions are not intended to predict future performance of any product. All information provided is believed to be from reliable sources. However, we make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of any statement. This information is intended to be educational in nature and does not provide a guarantee or a specific result. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. AmeriLife assumes no responsibility or liability for the content of this message. The information contained herein is provided on an as-is basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness, timeliness, or the results obtained from the use of this information.

Episodes

October 24, 2025 29 mins

In this week’s episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, hosts Bradley Hardin and Matt McClure explore one of today’s biggest retirement anxieties — the fear of “unretiring.”

Drawing from the 2025 U.S. Bank Wealth Report, the team unpacks why so many Americans worry about running out of money in retirement — and what you can do to make sure your paycheck doesn’t r...

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What’s your biggest retirement fear? In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to unpack the top three concerns keeping retirees up at night—and how to turn those fears into confidence with the right plan.

You’ll learn:

  • Why running out of money is America’s biggest financial fear—and how to create your own...
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Are your finances in need of a little cleaning? In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley and Madison Hardin share a practical step-by-step guide to help you declutter your financial life and regain control of your money. 

From cleaning out your financial junk drawer and reviewing old beneficiaries to dusting off your estate plan and paying yourse...

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Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure talks with Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt, about why tax planning should be a year-round priority—not just something to think about around Tax Day. Steber explains that there are still several months left in the year to make meaningful changes that can impact the 2025 tax return, emphasizing the importance of reviewing last y...

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Taxes may be your biggest—and most overlooked—retirement partner. In this week’s Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley and Madison Hardin explain how to avoid overpaying Uncle Sam while creating a more tax-efficient retirement strategy.

From understanding how Social Security, pensions, and IRAs are taxed, to exploring the two powerful vehicles for tax-free income...

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Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure sits down with Tom Kamber, Executive Director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, to discuss how older Americans are using technology, where the biggest gaps remain, and why digital privacy is more important than ever. From app permissions to password managers, Tom shares AARP’s five-day Digital Housecleaning Challenge to hel...

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In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, host Matt McClure is joined by Bradley and Madison Hardin to discuss the four biggest habits that could wreck your retirement dreams—and the steps you can take to avoid them.

They cover:

  • Why carrying high-interest debt into retirement is dangerous
  • How failing to plan for taxes can drain your savings
  • ⏳ Longev...
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Market volatility is a fact of life—but it doesn’t have to derail your retirement. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, hosts Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to break down how retirees and pre-retirees can protect their portfolios from the ups and downs of the market.

From the Rule of 100 and the dangers of emotional investing to strategi...

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Your nest egg is important, but it’s the income it produces that truly defines your retirement experience. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley and Madison Hardin share how to transform savings into a reliable paycheck you can’t outlive. They discuss strategies for protecting spouses from income loss, planning around Social Security, and avoid...

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Risk is everywhere in retirement planning—but with the right strategy, you can manage it and create confidence for the years ahead. In this episode of Retirement Your Way, hosts Madison and Bradley Hardin join Matt McClure to discuss the many types of risk retirees face and how to protect your hard-earned savings.

Topics include:

  • The Rule of 100 and how it guides your risk allocatio...
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August 22, 2025 29 mins

Retirement doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, hosts Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to walk through 10 practical steps to help you create a secure, stress-free retirement.

From diversifying your portfolio and maximizing contributions, to managing medical costs, long-term care planning, an...

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In this week’s episode of Retirement Your Way, hosts Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to explore how retirees can build wealth safely while protecting what they’ve worked so hard to earn.

From market downturns that can derail retirement plans to the fear many people have of outliving their savings, the Hardins explain why accumulation strategies need to balance both growth an...

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Planning for the end of your life isn’t easy — but it’s one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. In this episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida, Bradley and Madison Hardin join host Matt McClure to discuss the essentials of legacy planning.

From organizing scattered accounts to updating beneficiaries, they reveal how simple steps today can prevent str...

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Are you prepared for retirement? In this eye-opening episode, hosts Madison and Bradley Hardin, alongside Matt McClure, reveal some shocking statistics about America's retirement readiness—and what they mean for Central Florida retirees.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 50% of Americans don’t know how much they’ll need in retirement—don’t be one of them.
  • Social Security was only designed to re...
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Welcome to the very first episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida! Hosts Matt McClure, along with husband-and-wife retirement planning team Bradley and Madison Hardin, are here to help you take control of your financial future — your way.

In this debut episode, the team tackles one of the biggest threats to your retirement: inflation. From skyrocketing grocery pr...

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Welcome to the very first episode of Retirement Your Way with AmeriLife of Central Florida! Hosts Matt McClure, along with husband-and-wife retirement planning team Bradley and Madison Hardin, are here to help you take control of your financial future — your way.

In this debut episode, the team tackles one of the biggest threats to your retirement: inflation. From skyrocketing grocery pr...

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