Show overview
The Retirement Playbook has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 110 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 54 min and 57 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 45 episodes published. Published by John Goodhue.
From the publisher
Each week John Croze and John Goodhue of APO Financial give you the straight talk and honest answers you need to understand the complexities of retirement planning. John Croze uses his 30 years of teaching math and science, as well as football coaching experience, to help you learn about your retirement options. John Goodhue, Founder and CEO of APO Financial uses his many years of experience and law background to tell you what you need to know to have a satisfying retirement. There's a different set of topics every week, so get ready to learn!
Latest Episodes
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The 6-Step Retirement Check Up
The Perfect Storm Is Brewing For Retirees And How To Navigate It
Ep 106Reasons the 60/40 Stock/Bond Portfolio Is Not Relevant Today
In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss reasons the 60/40 stock-b0nd portfolio isn't relevant today. Also reasons to convert your 401K to an IRA. Plus they answer listener questions.
Ep 1055 Smart Strategies To Create A Retirement Paycheck
In this episode Coach and Jeff discuss what today's economic headlines mean for your retirement, 5 smart strategies to create your retirement paycheck, spring cleaning your finances, and they answer listener questions.
Ep 104Turning Your Savings Into Retirement Paychecks
In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss turning savings into paychecks, why the solo years of retirement are the most critical, 7 tax free investments to consider for your portfolio, and they answer listener questions.
Ep 103Should You Invest When The Market Is At An All-Time High?
In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss whether you should invest when the market is at an all-time high, retirement mistakes you'll regret forever, 5 Ronald Reagan quotes for retirees to live by.
Ep 102Retirement Planning For Conservative Investors
In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss retirement planning for conservative investors, what to do with your 401k when you retire, leaving money to kids versus spending it, and they answer listener questions.
Ep 101Inflation-Proofing Your Retirement Income
In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss inflation-proofing your income, conservative investing, avoiding scams, and he answers listener questions.
Ep 100Why The First Five Years Of Retirement Matter More Than The Next 20.
In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss why the first 5 years of retirement matter more than the next 20, common retirement and investment misconceptions, and they answer listener questions.
Ep 99The 5 Retirement Decisions You Need To Get Right Before You Retire
In this episode Coach Croze and Jeff discuss the 5 retirement decisions you need to get right before you retire, AI can't design your retirement plan, retirement goals and life beyond the numbers, and they answer listener questions.
Ep 98Are You On Track For Tax Savings In 2026?
In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss whether you're on track for tax savings in 2026, the 60/40 stock/bond portfolio, is it dead or misunderstood? Also timing social security to maximize income, and they answer listener questions.
Ep 97Retirement Planning Questions Everyone Should Be Considering
In this episode Jeff, John Goodhue, and Coach Croze discuss retirement planning questions everyone should be considering, withdrawal strategies and financial mechanics in retirement, rebalancing your investments as you near or enter retirement.
Ep 96Boost Your Retirement With Low Risk-High Return Investments.
In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss boosting your retirement income with low risk-high return investments, the 9 expenses you may underestimate in retirement, why face-to-face financial guidance is the the gold standard. and they answer listener questions.
Ep 95Retirement Risks That Did Not Exist 20 Years Ago
In this episode Coach Croze and Jeff discuss 5 retirement risks that didn't exist 20 years ago, how to prepare for potential inflation this Spring, and they answer listener questions.
Ep 94A Look Back At 2025 and Ahead at 2026.
In this episode Coach Croze and Jeff discuss 2025 in review, a retirement reality check, looking ahead to 2026 and they answer listener questions.
Ep 93The Top 5 Retirement Moves Being Discussed Online Right Now
In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss the top 5 retirement concerns being discussed online right now, why many retirees are re-thinking DIY planning, last minute money moves to make before 2026, and they answer listener questions.
Ep 928 Tips To Make Your Money Last Through Retirement
In this episode Jeff and Coach Croze discuss The Roth IRA, 8 tips to make your money last through retirement, the landlord exit strategy, and they answer listener questions.