Gold Rush or Fool’s Gold? Navigating Retirement’s Biggest Decisions | COLA, Costs, and Caution: The Retirement Referee’s Playbook | Don’t Let FOMO Derail Your Retirement—Brooks Bernhagen Explains How

04/11/2025 12 min
Gold Rush or Fool’s Gold? Navigating Retirement’s Biggest Decisions | COLA, Costs, and Caution: The Retirement Referee’s Playbook | Don’t Let FOMO Derail Your Retirement—Brooks Bernhagen Explains How

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Episode Synopsis

Is your retirement plan ready for the unexpected twists ahead? In this episode, Brooks Bernhagen, the Retirement Referee, breaks down the latest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, reveals why gold’s record highs spark both excitement and caution, and shares strategies to separate emotion from smart investing. Tune in for practical insights on budgeting, Medicare, and building a resilient retirement portfolio—plus a candid take on FOMO and financial headlines. Listen to Brooks every Saturday at 7 a.m. on KOTA. Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://brooksfg.com/ to connect with Brooks and his team today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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