Many people have a retirement date circled on the calendar. 🗓

 

Far fewer have taken the time to ask whether their finances are actually ready for that date.

 

In this episode of Cowboys & Cufflinks, Jeff Mathies and Caleb Moore discuss one of the biggest mistakes they see people make: building a retirement around an age instead of a strategy. They also explore why so many investors are turning to AI for financial guidance, what it really takes to manage investments on your own, and how asking the right questions today can help avoid costly mistakes tomorrow.

 

Whether retirement is five years away or already here, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you think differently about income, diversification, financial advice, and preparing for the years ahead.

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Jeff Mathies, CFEd®
CEO, Mathies Financial Partners

Jeff Mathies is a retirement strategist, entrepreneur, and host of Cowboys & Cufflinks. After getting his start in the insurance industry in 2003, Jeff founded Mathies Financial Partners in 2008 and has spent years helping families navigate retirement through education, planning, and real-world experience. As a Certified Financial Educator (CFEd®), he is passionate about simplifying financial concepts and helping people make confident decisions for the future.

Based in Pueblo, Colorado, Jeff enjoys ranch life with his wife and their five children. Outside the office and podcast studio, you’ll usually find him mountain biking, hiking, golfing, or spending time with his kids and grandkids.