Roy Matlock Jr.'s Money and Business Hour

Avoiding the Top 10 Retirement Planning Mistakes can mean the difference between financial freedom and costly setbacks. In this episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour (September 20, 2025), Roy breaks down the most common mistakes that can cost you $50,000 to $500,000 over your lifetime. From procrastination and missing out on employer matches, to being too aggressive or too conservative with your investments, Roy explains how to take control of your money.

This week’s episode tackled the #1 wealth killer: procrastination. Roy Matlock Jr. explained how delaying financial decisions robs people of compounding growth, raises insurance costs, and leaves families financially vulnerable. Instead of waiting, Roy urged listeners to automate savings, implement systems, and create defensive protections. The message was clear: procrastination costs money—implementation builds wealth.

In the August 16, 2025 episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy dives into the realities of inheritances and the massive wealth transfer taking place as Baby Boomers pass down trillions in assets. He stresses the importance of planning—both for those leaving inheritances and those receiving them. Roy explains how wills, trusts, buy-sell agreements, and careful financial management can prevent disputes, protect assets, and ensure generational wealth is preserved. He also cautions listeners not to depend on inheritances, but instead to build independent financial security through retirement planning, tax-smart investing, and disciplined money management.

In the July 26, 2025 episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy delivers a foundational guide to building financial success from the ground up—perfect for young adults, newlyweds, new parents, or anyone rebooting their financial life. He outlines a practical, step-by-step roadmap that includes increasing income, budgeting, smart saving, strategic insurance, and avoiding common mistakes that cost hundreds of thousands over a lifetime. With Roy’s personal stories and straightforward approach, this episode provides timeless advice on how to build a secure financial future.

In the July 19, 2025 episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy breaks down the key financial habits and strategies that separate the wealthy from the average person. Drawing from over four decades of experience, Roy walks listeners through ten foundational money principles, covering savings, investing, debt management, diversification, insurance, estate planning, and more. He also dives into essential business owner strategies, highlighting common pitfalls and proactive planning methods for long-term success. This episode is a comprehensive financial blueprint for anyone serious about building wealth and securing financial independence.

In the July 5, 2025 episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy delivers a rapid-fire rundown of financial fundamentals aimed at helping listeners take immediate control of their money. Covering the essentials of building a solid defense and a strategic offense, Roy walks through his GPS framework—Goal, Plan, and Schedule—emphasizing the importance of budgeting, emergency funds, eliminating bad debt, and protecting assets through smart insurance planning. This episode offers actionable advice for anyone ready to stop being broke and start building wealth.

The June 14, 2025 episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour is focused on the “getting started” stage of financial planning—particularly for young adults, recent graduates, and anyone with less than $100,000 in savings. Roy provides an energetic and actionable roadmap for those looking to build their financial foundation. From income growth and budgeting to proper insurance coverage and strategic investing, the episode emphasizes starting early, automating finances, and working toward a “do-nothing money” milestone of $100K in investments.

In this episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy dives deep into the critical “Retirement Red Zone”—the 5 to 10-year window before retirement when every financial decision carries extra weight. Roy presents a seven-part retirement strategy aimed at helping listeners avoid costly mistakes and create a plan that supports long-term financial independence. Whether you’re nearing retirement or know someone who is, this episode serves as a powerful planning blueprint for turning retirement dreams into reality.

In this episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy presents “The Ultimate Financial Plan,” walking listeners through the key financial stages of life—from young adulthood through retirement. The show opens with guidance for individuals aged 20–35, highlighting the importance of loving your career to solve income problems, building good money habits early, automating savings, and avoiding bad debt. Roy emphasizes the power of compound interest, budgeting with purpose, and getting to the first $100,000 in savings. He then transitions to the middle years (35–55), advising listeners on maximizing 401(k) contributions, building multiple income streams, considering real estate wisely, and using a bucket strategy for both investments and taxes. The final segment addresses pre-retirees and retirees, focusing on defensive financial planning, estate strategies, guaranteed income sources, and annuity structures. Roy stresses the need to preserve wealth, maintain diversified buckets for growth and security, and ensure long-term care and final expenses are covered. Throughout the episode, Roy shares personal anecdotes, practical math, and actionable advice that listeners can implement at any life stage. The episode ends with an invitation to connect for a free financial check-up.

In this episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, aired May 17, 2025, Roy dives deep into what he calls the "GPS approach" to personal finance—Goal, Plan, Schedule. He outlines how financial success doesn’t happen by accident, but by implementing a clear and structured roadmap. Roy explains that every effective financial plan begins with understanding your goals, assessing where you are today, and crafting a step-by-step strategy to get where you want to go. The episode covers both sides of the wealth-building equation: defense (protecting your assets and income) and offense (strategically growing your money). Roy stresses the importance of annual reviews, budgeting, proper debt management, and using tax-efficient strategies across multiple income streams. He also explains how small steps—like setting up investment accounts for children—can change a family's financial trajectory for generations.

In the April 26, 2025 episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy walks listeners through 21 practical strategies to protect their income, assets, and future wealth. He begins by emphasizing the importance of proper insurance, emergency funds, and liability protection, then transitions into debt management, budgeting, and income planning. Roy also explains how to diversify income streams and investments, reduce taxes, and implement estate planning. Designed to help people at all stages of life—from young earners to retirees—this episode is a comprehensive guide to building a financially secure and stress-free life.

In the April 19, 2025 episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy shares the top ten financial mistakes that can cost individuals between $50,000 and $500,000 over a lifetime. From procrastinating on savings to poor debt decisions and overlooking tax planning, Roy breaks down each pitfall with relatable examples and clear solutions. He then transitions into smart investing strategies, explaining how stocks, bonds, annuities, and money market funds all serve different purposes in a diversified plan. Whether you’re just getting started or nearing retirement, Roy emphasizes the importance of creating financial "buckets" tailored to your goals, risk tolerance, and timeline.

In this episode, Roy Matlock Jr. breaks down how to navigate financial markets during periods of volatility. He focuses on diversification, risk management, and the importance of automating savings. Roy also explains how to structure your portfolio across different asset classes and use fixed income and annuities to create balance—especially for retirees concerned about outliving their money. He provides a roadmap for building a solid financial plan, tailored for both young investors and those nearing retirement.

This episode focused on entrepreneurship, solving the income problem, and leveraging AI in financial services. Roy was joined by three guests: Dr. Josh Wilson(a behavioral finance expert) and startup founders Eden Ovadia and Victoria Toli, a platform using AI to match clients with financial advisors.

In this episode of the Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy focuses on proven investment fundamentals that help individuals navigate market volatility, maximize financial growth, and plan for long-term success. He draws from his decades of experience in investment advising to emphasize staying disciplined, diversifying investments, and optimizing tax strategies.

In this episode of The Roy Matlock Jr Money & Business Hour, Roy walks listeners through a comprehensive financial roadmap, covering strategies from getting started in finance to planning for retirement.

This episode provided a step-by-step financial roadmap for every stage of life, emphasizing long-term planning, wealth accumulation, and strategic investing.

In this episode, Roy Matlock Jr. discusses the six components of an automated financial independence plan and provides a detailed guide on how to build wealth effectively. The show emphasizes education, financial planning, budgeting, investments, and automation as the keys to financial success. Roy explains the importance of playing both defense (protecting assets) and offense (growing wealth) while integrating tax strategies, investment diversification, and disciplined saving into an overall plan.

This episode highlights strategies for automating financial independence through a four-part plan: assessing your current financial situation, securing proper insurance, maximizing retirement investments, and implementing estate planning. Roy emphasizes the importance of starting early, eliminating bad debt, and leveraging tax-advantaged accounts to build long-term wealth. The show also introduces a Licensed Referral Partner Program for those looking to grow their income. Take action now—no more procrastination!

The January 25, 2025 episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour focused on financial planning fundamentals and strategies to automate financial independence.