About Our Host
Paul Barrett
"My clients have always trusted me to find them the right answer — even when it wasn't about Medicare."
For over 18 years, Paul Barrett has spent his career answering Medicare questions for seniors across the country. But somewhere along the way, the questions started going beyond Medicare — clients would ask him about pensions, 401(k)s, annuities, and life insurance, elder care law, Social Security timing, long-term care planning, taxes in retirement, even fitness and nutrition. They trusted him, so they asked him.
Paul couldn't always be the expert on every one of those topics — but he knew people who were. So he started making the introductions himself, one phone call at a time.
Wise Guys Retirement Talk is that idea turned into a weekly show. Each episode, Paul sits down with a trusted professional — a financial planner, an elder law attorney, a CPA, a long-term care specialist — and asks the same questions his clients have been asking him for years. No sales pitch, no jargon, just straight answers from people who actually know the subject.
Paul is the founder of The Modern Medicare Agency, author of Medicare Mastery Unlocked, and licensed in 37 states. He's personally helped more than 5,000 Medicare consumers navigate their coverage — but this show exists for something bigger than Medicare: making sure nobody 60 and older has to figure out retirement alone.
Episodes
Latest Episodes
Simplifying retirement planning with weekly expert conversations on Medicare, finances, healthcare, and smarter retirement decisions.
EP 04
Property & Casualty Ins.
What Jake from State Farm Isn't Telling You
Paul Barrett and Peter Schmidt explain why home and auto insurance rates are rising. Learn how to protect your coverage and avoid costly mistakes.
28 min
EP 02
Real Estate
The Hidden Real Estate Decisions That Can Make or Break Retirement
Paul Barrett and Gary Lewis discuss the biggest home decisions retirees face. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes and make confident real estate choices.
32 min
EP 03
Long Term Care
Medicare Won't Pay for This — And Most People Find Out Too Late
Paul Barrett and Leni Cohen discuss why long-term care planning matters before a crisis happens. Learn how to protect your retirement savings and prepare for the future with confidence.
41 min
EP 01
Medicare
Episode 1 Intro to Insurance wise guys
Paul Barrett introduces Insurance Wise Guys and shares why he created the show. Learn how it helps adults 60+ make smarter insurance and retirement decisions with confidence.
30 min
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Most Medicare questions don't need a sales pitch — they need a straight answer. If something's on your mind, grab 15 minutes and ask Paul directly.
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Our Focus Discussion of the Week
Actionable pathways designed to demystify health coverage, asset setup, and security.
EP 01
Medicare
What Jake from State Farm Isn't Telling You
Paul Barrett and Peter Schmidt explain why home and auto insurance rates are rising. Learn how to protect your coverage and avoid costly mistakes.
28 min
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Episodes
Latest Episodes
Simplifying retirement planning with weekly expert conversations on Medicare, finances, healthcare, and smarter retirement decisions.
“I saved over $200/month after Paul helped me switch plans!”
James W.
Tampa, FL
Mastering Medicare Enrollment Today
In our kickoff episode, host Paul Barrett tackles the confusing landscape of Medicare. Learn when to enroll, how to compare plans, and simple strategies to bypass expensive lifelong penalties.
Mastering Medicare Enrollment Today
In our kickoff episode, host Paul Barrett tackles the confusing landscape of Medicare. Learn when to enroll, how to compare plans, and simple strategies to bypass expensive lifelong penalties.
EP 01
Medicare
Mastering Medicare Enrollment Today
In our kickoff episode, host Paul Barrett tackles the confusing landscape of Medicare. Learn when to enroll, how to compare plans, and simple strategies to bypass expensive lifelong penalties.
40 min
EP 01
Medicare
Mastering Medicare Enrollment Today
In our kickoff episode, host Paul Barrett tackles the confusing landscape of Medicare. Learn when to enroll, how to compare plans, and simple strategies to bypass expensive lifelong penalties.
40 min