The Retirement Navigator
Retirement Navigator is the podcast for adults 55 and above who are ready to make their next chapter their best one.
Hosted by Kwame Kuadey — co-founder of Benefits Insider and Adjunct Professor of Finance at Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School — each episode delivers the clarity and guidance you need to navigate retirement with confidence.
We cover Social Security, Medicare, retirement planning, purpose, finances, community, and everything that makes for a retirement well lived. Because a 60-year-old today may have 35 years ahead of them — and that kind of chapter deserves more than guesswork.
No panic. No politics. Just clarity.
New episodes every week. Subscribe and never miss a step.
The Retirement Navigator
Latest Episodes
Episode 9: Warning Signs We Miss — And What to Do Next (Practitioner's Guide to Dementia)
For adults on a fixed income or navigating retirement, understanding the healthcare system for aging loved ones can feel confusing and costly. This conversation helps cut through that — with honest, experience-based advice on what steps to take...
Episode 8: The Senior Living Myths That Are Costing Your Family Time, Money, and Peace of Mind
Many people believe senior living only becomes relevant after a health crisis—but that’s often too late to make the best decisions. In this episode, Kwame sits down with Michelle, a senior living executive, to explore how planning earli...
Episode 7: Caregiving for Aging Parents: Practical Guidance, Support, and What to Expect
Caregiving often begins quietly—then suddenly becomes a central part of life. In this episode, Carol shares her deeply personal journey into caregiving and what she learned after years of supporting neighbors, parents, and loved ones through ag...
Episode 6: Rethinking Retirement: Income, Purpose, and “Unretirement”
What if retirement didn’t have to mean stopping work completely? In this episode, we explore a growing idea called “unretirement”—a more flexible, balanced approach to life after full-time work.Our guest shares how many older adults are...
Episode 5: The Medicare Trap Most Retirees Fall Into at 65 (And Can't Escape at 75)
Choosing Medicare at age 65 may seem like a simple decision—but it can shape your healthcare access for decades. Many people focus on monthly premiums and extra benefits, without realizing they’re making a long-term decision that could affect t...