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Retire Right with Brad White is a San Diego area top radio talk show solely devoted to helping pre-retirees and retirees retire right by sharing their expertise and insights. Join Brad White, host of the radio show “Retire Right with Brad White” every Saturday at 10am on KOGO 600 AM Radio. Tune in as Brad discusses the latest financial tools to help carry you to and through a secure and enjoyable life in retirement.

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Social Security Announces 2.5% Benefit Increase for 2025

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