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June 13, 2025 43 mins

Retirement isn’t just about reaching “your number”—it’s about building a sustainable income plan that supports your life, your dignity, and your pride.

In this empowering episode of Take Pride in Retirement, host Matt McClure breaks down why having a reliable income strategy matters more than simply saving up a big nest egg. From the importance of fixed indexed annuities to the three-bucket strategy and the evolving role of the 4% rule, Matt lays out clear, accessible guidance tailored especially for LGBTQ+ retirees and allies. 

You'll also hear from a special guest at Synovus Bank about navigating market volatility, plus learn how to confidently shift from saving to spending—without losing sleep.

Whether you're partnered, single, or flying fabulously solo, this episode will give you tools to thrive in retirement, on your own terms. Because your future should be as fabulous as you are.

Book your complimentary consultation at TakePrideInRetirement.com or call 855-246-9211.

 

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About Take Pride in Retirement:
Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth.

Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance.

Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

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