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Take Pride in Retirement

Welcome to Take Pride in Retirement! A podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Hosted by Matt McClure, RSSA®, CAS® | During uncertain economic times, safety of your principal is key to...more

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August 01, 2025

Married, Partnered, or Single: Why Relationship Status Matters for LGBTQ+ Retirement Planning

Whether you’re single, married, partnered, divorced, or widowed, your relationship status plays a huge role in shaping your retirement plan—especially in the LGBTQ+ community....

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July 25, 2025

Caring for Others Without Sacrificing Your Future: LGBTQ+ Caregivers & Retirement Planning

Caregiving is an act of love — but it can also come with an emotional, physical, and financial toll. In this heartfelt episode of...

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00:42:15

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July 18, 2025

Mind Over Money: Retirement Planning Meets LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness

Financial stress is more than just numbers—it’s emotional, mental, and deeply personal. In this episode of Take Pride in Retirement, host and fiduciary advisor...

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00:35:59

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July 11, 2025

12 Steps to Retire with Pride: Your LGBTQ+ Guide to the ‘Retirement Red Zone’

We're halfway through 2025—are you halfway ready for retirement? In this episode of Take Pride in Retirement, host Matt McClure returns from a whirlwind...

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00:51:56

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June 27, 2025

Legacy Planning with Pride: Why It Matters More for LGBTQ+ Families

Legacy planning is more than documents—it’s an act of love. In this powerful episode of Take Pride in Retirement, Matt McClure explains why estate...

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00:48:50

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June 20, 2025

Uncovering LGBTQ+ Social Security Secrets with Martha Shedden

How much do you really know about Social Security? This week on Take Pride in Retirement, host Matt McClure—your advisor, your pal, your confidant—sits...

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