RetireCoast
The RetireCoast Podcast gives you practical, easy-to-use guidance on retirement planning, real estate decisions, smart budgeting, investing, and building a second-act business.
Each episode breaks down the topics that matter most as you plan your next chapter, including:
- Retirement lifestyle planning
- Real estate insights for buyers, sellers, and investors
- Creating income in retirement
- Starting and growing a business after retirement
- Personal finance, taxes, and long-term budgeting
- Travel, community, and quality-of-life tips
Whether you're preparing to retire, looking for ways to make your money last longer, or exploring business opportunities later in life, this podcast helps you make confident, informed decisions.
Explore more tools, calculators, articles, and resources at RetireCoast.com and StartingABusinessAfterRetirement.com.
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Episodes
125 episodes
Starting a Business After Retirement: 11 Smart Ways to Stay Active and Earn Income
Retirement does not have to mean slowing down. In this episode, we explore 11 practical and profitable business opportunities designed for retirees, veterans, and anyone looking to create additional income while maintaining flexibility and inde...
Starting a Business in 1776 vs Today: What Colonial Entrepreneurs Can Still Teach Modern Business Owners
In this episode, we explore what it was really like starting a business in 1776 during the founding of America and compare it to entrepreneurship in today’s modern economy. Long before LLCs, business loans, online banking, and digital marketing...
3 Short-Term Rental Tax Mistakes That Can Trigger an IRS Audit
Owning a short-term rental can be a great source of income—but it also comes with tax risks that many investors overlook.In this episode, we break down three common tax mistakes that can trigger an IRS audit, including:• Fa...
How to Build an Estate Plan That Actually Protects Your Family
RetireCoast introduces the concept of an estate planning portfolio, which is defined as a unified system of legal tools rather than a solitary document. This podcast argues that relying solely on a will is insufficient and can lead to
Relocating for Wealth Preservation: Strategic Taxes and Cost Management
This RetireCoast article explores the financial complexities of relocating for wealth preservation, arguing that focusing solely on income tax is a mistake. RetireCoast highlights that states often implement tax shifts, whe...
Esek Hopkins and the First American Navy: The Untold Story of America’s First Fleet
Who was Esek Hopkins—and why does his story matter to the founding of the United States Navy?In this episode, we explore the untold story of the first American naval commander and the creation of the Continental Navy during the ea...
Short-Term Rental Accounting: What Most Owners Get Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Are you really making money on your short-term rental—or just collecting deposits?In this episode, we break down short-term rental accounting in a clear, practical way so property owners can finally understand their rental inco...
Starting a Business as a Millennial
This guide explores the rising trend of Millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurship, highlighting a significant shift toward digital services, e-commerce, and the acquisition of established businesses from retiring owners. I...
Unretire in Gulfport, MS: Reinvent Your Retirement with Coastal Charm and Opportunities
RetireCoast explores the concept of unretirement in Gulfport, Mississippi, a destination highlighted for its unique blend of coastal charm and economic opportunity. This podcast emphasizes that the city is an ideal l...
The Ultimate Gen X Guide to Retirement
This guide serves as a comprehensive roadmap for Generation X to navigate the final fifteen to twenty years before retirement. It addresses the unique "sandwich generation" struggle of simultaneously supporting aging parents and a...
Bernardo de Gálvez and the Hidden Spanish Role in the American Revolution
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, historians are taking a closer look at the global forces that made American independence possible. This episo...
Peace of Mind vs. Financial Flexibility: Should You Really Pay Off Your Home?
In this RetireCoast episode, we explore the financial and psychological tradeoffs of owning a home outright versus maintaining a mortgage for strategic leverage. Using real-world scenarios and personal experience, we break down why a p...
Retire by the beach on Social Security Alone
This episode has been updated with new Social Security benefit examples and current cost-of-living information for the Mississippi Gulf Coast.You may still be able to retire by the beach on Social Security alone — and in some cases you m...
Vacation Home Trends: 2024 Predictions vs. 2026 Reality.
In this transparent follow-up to our May 2024 episode, we revisit our past predictions to see how they held up against the actual market shift of 2026. The "post-pandemic boom" has officially settled into a new normal, and the strategies that w...
Rent vs. Buy: A Practical Housing Decision for Millennials
Rent or buy? For Millennials, this decision is about far more than interest rates or home prices. It’s about timing, job flexibility, cash flow, lifestyle fit, and long-term financial stability.In this episode, RetireCoast walks through ...
Weapons Used In 1776: Revolutionary War Weapons, Tools, and Uniforms
Part of the RetireCoast 250th Series explores the military technology and logistical hardships of the American Revolutionary War in 1776. It contrasts the handcrafted American long rifles, valued for their precision, against the <...
Shamrock Shenanigans and Southern Charm: A Guide to St. Patricks Day on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
This guide explores the vibrant St. Patrick’s Day celebrations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast scheduled for 2026. It highlights the region's deep Irish heritage, detailing how immigrants shaped local infrastructure, cultu...
Who We Were in 1776: The People Who Became Americans
n this episode of the USA250 Series, we explore the lives of the real people behind the birth of America in 1776. What did the average American look like at the time? You might be surprised to learn that the typical colonial resident was in the...
11 Best 2026 Tax Changes Millennials and GEN Z Should Understand NOW!
The 2026 tax year is shaping up to be one of the most important inflection points for Millennials and Gen Z — and most people won’t see it coming until it’s too late.In this episode, we break down 11 of the most impactful 2026 tax cha...
Behind the Lines of 1776: Camp Followers and the Forgotten Backbone of the American Revolution Episode
Part of the 250th Anniversary Series on RetireCoast.comAs we approach the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, it’s time to look beyond the battlefield a...
The Next Chapter: Selling a Longtime Home to Move Into Senior Living
Selling a longtime home is more than a real estate transaction—it’s a major life transition filled with emotion, financial decisions, and family considerations.In this episode of the RetireCoast Podcast, we explore what it really means t...
Fix Credit Without Getting Scammed: 15 Smart Moves for Millennials
This guide from RetireCoast.com details how millennials can improve their credit scores without falling victim to predatory scams. It emphasizes that legitimate credit repair is a slow, mechanical process rooted in consistent habi...
11 Housing Myths Holding Millennials Back — And the Truth You Need to Hear
Millennials and Gen Z hear the same housing narratives over and over: corporations bought all the homes, rates are too high, student debt makes ownership impossible, the system is rigged.But what if most of what you’ve been told...
Women at War 1776: Indispensable Contributions of Women to Win the Revolutionary War
This article highlights the indispensable contributions of women during the American Revolution, challenging historical myths that once dismissed them as mere observers. Through the stories of figures like Margaret Corbin and Sarah Os...
Coordinating Tax-Advantaged Retirement Accounts: 401(k)s, IRAs, Roth, and HSA
This guide from RetireCoast focuses on providing a comprehensive and evergreen strategy for utilising multiple tax-advantaged retirement accounts, including 401(k)s, Traditional and Roth IRAs, and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). W...
