The Retirement Learning Lab
Tired of feeling overwhelmed and confused about retirement planning?
You're not alone. After 30+ years of helping people navigate retirement, I've seen how the flood of conflicting financial advice paralyzes even the smartest people.
Hi, I'm Van Richards, and I created The Retirement Learning Lab to cut through the noise and give you the clarity you deserve.
Here's what makes this different: Instead of throwing more complicated strategies at you, I teach you a simple, systematic approach that actually works. My clients go from lying awake at night worrying about money to sleeping peacefully, knowing they're in complete control of their financial future.
You'll discover how to:
- Transform retirement confusion into confident action
- Maximize your income while reducing risk
- Avoid the costly mistakes that become impossible to fix later
- Create a plan so simple you could explain it to a 12-year-old
The bottom line: You only get one chance at retirement. Don't leave it to chance.
Whether you're 10 years from retirement or already there, these proven strategies will help you go from financial insecurity to complete control.
Ready to stop worrying and start winning? New episodes every week.
DISCLOSURE: Listeners must understand that this information is not financial advice; it is financial education. There is no guarantee as to the accuracy or reliability of any information presented. For more information on the limitations of the information from this YouTube Channel, please refer to the disclosure on the Richards Financial Planning YouTube page at https://richardsfinancialplanning.com/youtube-channel.
Episodes
7 Hidden Medicare 2026 Changes That Could Cost You Thousands (December 7th Deadline)
Medicare 2026: Critical Changes That Could Cost You Thousands | Your Complete Survival Guide
"I Just Want to Retire and Do NOTHING" - What God Says to the Exhausted Worker
Running the Full Race: Biblical Wisdom for Social Security & Retirement Decisions
Small Business Owners: Navigating Social Security and Succession Planning
Working and Earning While Collecting Social Security: 4 Shocking Facts About 2025 Rules
Should Private Equity Be in Your 401(k)? The Wall Street Pitch That Could Destroy Your Retirement
NVIDIA Analysis: $4 Trillion Market Cap & China Reversal
Tariffs & Retirement: What You Need to Know Before August 1st Deadline
Tesla Stock Analysis: 3 Major Problems Crushing TSLA + Fair Value $250 vs Current ~$294
Defining Your Retirement Vision, Part 1: Stop Planning Without Knowing What You're Planning FOR!
Tax-Sensitive Accounts and Considerations - Getting Your Financial House in Order (Part 4)
Understanding Your Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth - Getting Your Financial House in Order (Part 3)
Social Security Tax Trap: How 85% of Your Benefits Could Be Taxable (And How to Save $4,000+)
Creating Your Financial Inventory: The Difference Between Guessing and Knowing Your True Worth
Getting Your Financial House in Order: The Foundation Every Successful Retiree Builds
The Ultimate Retirement Planning Framework: From Scattered to Systematic
From Insecure to In Control: Your Retirement Transformation
From Retirement Terrified to Financially Confident
Tariffs Impact on Retirement
Does Asset allocation still work in 2022
Do You Unknowingly Own Russian Stocks? What now?
Starbucks (SBUX) Stock Analysis - Here is Starbucks' competitive edge.
Verizon Stock Analysis, Buy, Sell or Hold
Enterprise Products Stock Analysis + Dividends, Taxes and Retirement