TaylorMade Retirement with Taylor Demars, CFP®
Welcome to TaylorMade Retirement! Featuring Taylor Demars, a 3rd-generation financial advisor and CFP®, this podcast explores what it really takes to build a retirement that works- for your money and your life.
Each episode breaks down strategies, stories, and steps to help listeners approach retirement with clarity and confidence. From cutting taxes to avoiding common retirement traps, Taylor draws on decades of family expertise to make complex financial ideas easy to understand.
Because life should shape your money, not the other way around.
Episodes
83 episodes
Conversation Starters: Questions Worth Asking About Your Financial Future
Talking about money can be hard for some people, and sometimes it just takes the right question to get things rolling. In this episode, we share some conversation starters that can help you think beyond the numbers and focus on what you want re...
5 Things I Wish Every Couple Knew Before Retirement
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Retirement Reality Check: 2026 Version
Retirement planning in 2026 looks very different from what prior generations experienced, and some of the biggest shifts have little to do with investment returns. In this episode, Taylor gives you 5 realities you need to be aware of in 2026 to...
Everyone Is Wrong About the 4% Rule
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Picking a Retirement Date
"When can I retire?" might be the question we get asked more than any other. Some people are chasing an age. Others are chasing a number. Today, Taylor breaks down what actually determines the answer. The date on the calendar or the number in t...
When You Retire With $2M+, Tell No One, Here’s Why
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The Word "Safe" Is Doing a Lot of Work in Your Portfolio
“Safe” sounds reassuring, but in retirement planning, it can sometimes create more questions than answers. Taylor explores why people often gravitate toward certainty and what that instinct can reveal about the bigger concerns they have around ...
Early Retirement Is Hard Until You Build Systems Like This
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Retiring Early Isn't Always a Choice- Here's What the Data Shows
Most people plan to retire around 65. New research shows most people actually retire around 62 and it's often not by choice. Today we're digging into why that gap exists and what it means for your plan.Here’s what we discuss in today’...
How to Fix Your Retirement Plan (Before It's Too Late)
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The Fear of Running Out of Money in Retirement
Work with Taylor: https://taylor-demars.showrunner.one/r/7a25a8f6cb18One of the biggest challenges in retirement isn't building wealth—it's feeling confident enough to us...
Retired, But Still Clocking In — Why?
Retirement doesn’t always mean walking away from work for good. For some people, continuing to clock in provides purpose, structure, connection, or simply a little extra confidence about what comes next. In this episode, Taylor explores why peo...
My Honest Advice To Anyone Retiring With $2M+
My Honest Advice To Anyone Retiring With $2M+Work with Taylor: https://www.demarsfinancial.com/start-hereRetiring with $2 million or more can create incredible opportuniti...
The 5 D's of Retirement Planning
Based on a recent article from Kiplinger, there are five keys to a retirement plan that actually holds up over time. They all happen to start with the same letter — which either means it's a great framework or someone really wanted it to work o...
Just Retired at 63? It's the Most Dangerous Year of Your Financial Life - Here's Why
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The Danger of Being Well-Informed The Financial World
Having more financial information at your fingertips should make decisions easier, but often, it does the opposite. In this episode, Taylor explores why constant access to research, opinions, and advice can leave investors overwhelmed or falsel...
I'm A 3rd Gen Advisor. Here's What I Tell Every Client At 62
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How to Plan a Guilt-Free Vacation in Retirement
Dreaming of big trips in retirement but worried they’ll derail your nest egg? Travel is one of the biggest goals people have for retirement, but actually spending the money can bring more anxiety than excitement. In this episode, Taylor explain...
I Retired at 61 With $3.4M. Now Where Does the Money Come From?
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They Had $3.5M and a 98% Score — Here's the Catch.
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Why the Year You Retire Matters More Than How Much You Have Saved
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Why 62 Is The Most Important Age For Your Retirement
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First-Time Grandparents: How You Can Help Build Lasting Wealth
Becoming a grandparent often brings a new question: how can you help create opportunities for the next generation? In this episode, Taylor explores several ways grandparents can support their grandchildren financially while maintaining flexibil...
I'm 60 With $3.5M Saved. How Much Can I Spend in Retirement? (Full Breakdown)
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Reacting to the Most Watched Retirement Video of the Year
Over the past year, one retirement video on YouTube pulled in 3.7 million views. The title: "Sell These 5 Things Before You Retire." We thought it was worth a conversation — not to tear it apart, but to react honestly. Do we agree? How often do...