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.

Replacing the paycheck is only part of the job, because retirement also changes how you live, decide, and relate

The years leading up to retirement force people to think not just about income, but about how they will spend their time, handle uncertainty, and navigate this shift with the people closest to them. Chris can bring the conversation down to earth by showing how market stress, decision fatigue, and changing roles at home all collide during this period, especially for couples trying to picture retirement differently. His insight helps listeners understand that a strong plan does more than protect assets—it reduces noise, supports better decisions, and creates room for a more intentional life. This gives hosts a conversation that feels practical, timely, and highly relevant to pre-retirees trying to prepare for more than just the numbers.

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.