Chris Maduri

In retirement, living off your money creates a different kind of anxiety

Once the paycheck stops and someone starts drawing from their own assets, money often feels more personal and more stressful. Chris can speak to the emotional side of that transition and explain how thoughtful planning helps create peace of mind, not just projected income. This angle works especially well for shows that want practical insight into why retirement feels so different emotionally than people expect.

Why retirement planning fails when it only prepares the money and not the person

A lot of people nearing retirement look financially prepared on paper but still feel unsettled when they think about what life will actually feel like without work anchoring their time, identity, and sense of usefulness. Chris is well positioned to talk about how financial planning and personal transition need to happen together, because uncertainty about purpose often shows up at the exact same time people are being asked to make high-stakes decisions about money. He can help audiences see that the emotional side of retirement is not separate from planning-it shapes confidence, decision-making, and whether someone can actually move into this next stage with clarity. That makes this a compelling conversation for shows that want something deeper than surface-level retirement advice.

The risks change in retirement, so the plan has to change too

The mindset that helps someone accumulate wealth is not always the mindset that helps them live off it wisely. Chris can break down why retirement introduces a different set of risks - including sequence risk, decision fatigue, longevity concerns, and emotional stress - and why a plan needs to adapt accordingly. This creates a timely conversation around retirement readiness, market anxiety, and how to create stability when the stakes feel higher.