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Ready For Retirement

Hosted by James Conole

Ready For Retirement, hosted by James Conole, CFP, covers retirement planning topics including withdrawal strategies, tax planning, Social Security and investing in retirement. The show has 389 episodes released weekly, typically 13 to 23 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Ready For Retirement

Weekly retirement finance show reaching pre-retirees with a strong 4.8 Apple rating

  • 389 episodes with a steady weekly cadence and a loyal audience of pre-retirees and retirees
  • Median episode length of about 16 minutes gives room for a host-read mid-roll
  • 818 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.8 signal an engaged, high-trust listenership
Best forfinancial productsinsurance and annuitiesbudgeting and retirement tools
Watch forAudience is estimated, and the host's own advisory firm may limit category exclusivity.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Personal Finance55%
Investing30%
Careers5%
Education10%
Formats
solo monologue, educational explainer, listicle
Tone
informative, direct
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
13 to 23 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 70%: Apple Podcasts ratings count of 818 suggests the 2,000 to 8,000 band, shifted within it by 389 episodes, weekly cadence, Buzzsprout hosting and an affiliated advisory firm.
Audience asks aboutWhen can I afford to retire?How should I withdraw savings in retirement?When should I claim Social Security?
Age
3%18-24
10%25-34
22%35-44
65%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada4%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Root Financial Partners
Categories promoted
financial advisory services
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show promotes its own advisory firm via the website rootfinancialpartners.com in the description.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
No flagged content in the feed; titles cover retirement finance without explicit material.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 96 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Ready For Retirement is the podcast dedicated to helping you learn the tips and strategies that will help you achieve your retirement goals. When it comes to retirement planning, it can quickly become overwhelming and easy to not take action. I designed this podcast because I want you to have the knowledge and confidence to create your secure retirement. My ultimate goal for all of my clients…
Ready For Retirement's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Ready For Retirement

Ready For Retirement is a weekly podcast hosted by James Conole, CFP, which covers retirement planning, withdrawal strategies, tax planning, Social Security and investing for people approaching or living in retirement. According to the show's feed, it has released 389 episodes since March 2020, typically 13 to 23 minutes long, and the host's website describes him as a retirement advisor at Root Financial Partners.

Apple Podcasts lists 818 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, with most ratings at five stars. The audience is estimated rather than measured, and is likely skewed toward listeners aged 45 and older based on the topics covered. Podcasts do not publish download figures, so this is an inference from ratings volume and show age.

The feed shows no sponsors so far. Estimated reach is 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, which at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads implies roughly $40 to $200 for a host-read mid-roll. It suits financial services brands targeting pre-retirees.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ready For Retirement can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Ready For Retirement

How much does Ready For Retirement charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. The final price should be confirmed directly with the show.

What is Ready For Retirement about?

Ready For Retirement is a weekly podcast hosted by James Conole, CFP, covering retirement planning, withdrawal strategies, taxes, Social Security and retirement investing.

How do I contact Ready For Retirement about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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