How Do I Improve My Mental Health in Today’s Economy?
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In this episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons addresses the growing emotional and mental strain many Americans are experiencing in today’s economic climate. With 83% of individuals reporting that rising costs are affecting their mental health, Darryl unpacks the concept of “stressflation” and explains why financial pressure has become overwhelming for many households. He breaks the discussion into five key areas using the PERMA happiness framework: Positive emotions, including how practicing gratitude, shifting perspective, and focusing on personal progress can help reduce negative...
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What Tax Moves Can I Make Before 2025 Ends?
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In this episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons offers a general year-end reminder list to help listeners stay organized as they review their financial and tax-related items. As the year closes, Darryl walks through several topics that individuals and families may want to revisit with their tax or financial professionals. He breaks the discussion into four broad areas: Considerations such as reviewing pay stubs, retirement distributions, and personal budgeting tools to help ensure your information is accurate. General guidance on contribution deadlines, RMD requirements, Roth conversion...
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What Is Ransomed Life? Fighting Child Trafficking in San Antonio
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In this powerful episode of Retire in Texas, host Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, is joined by Sarassa Inglis, Executive Director at Ransomed Life, and Roger Stukkie, Financial Advisor at PAX and a board member at Ransomed Life. Together, they shed light on the realities of child sex trafficking and exploitation happening right here in our local communities, and how Ransomed Life has been providing hope, healing, and mentorship for the past ten years. In this episode, you’ll hear: The truth about human trafficking in San Antonio - and why it’s not just a border...
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Are Women Better Investors Than Men?
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In this week’s episode of Retire in Texas, host Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, explores a fascinating question supported by years of research: why do studies suggest that women often achieve different investing results than men? Darryl unpacks two key reasons - overconfidence and impulsiveness - and how humility and patience can support more thoughtful, long-term decision-making. He shares personal stories, including how his own wife’s encouragement shaped his career, and how engaging a spouse in financial decisions can foster stronger communication and...
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How Can Kids Heal After Losing a Parent?
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In this heartfelt episode of Retire in Texas, host Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, sits down with Dr. Marian Sokol, former CEO of the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas, to explore how grief affects children - and how healing begins through connection, creativity, and compassion. From art therapy to peer support groups, Dr. Sokol shares how the Bereavement Center has helped thousands of children and families navigate the pain of losing a loved one. She also discusses the center’s outreach in Uvalde, its school-based counseling programs, and how...
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Is a 2030 Depression Really Coming? Part III
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In the final installment of this three-part series, Darryl Lyons, CEO & Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, takes a deeper look at the widely discussed predictions of a potential market downturn in 2030. Rather than leaning into fear, headlines, or doomsday forecasts, Darryl breaks down the four major forces that many believe could collide: government spending, inflation, demographic shifts, and a potential AI bubble. Darryl also discusses the “Chicken Little” voices that have been calling for market catastrophe for decades, spotlighting the dangers of linear thinking, pessimistic...
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Is a 2030 Depression Really Coming? Part II
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Is the “2030 Depression” really inevitable - or just overhyped? In this continuation of his three-part series, Darryl Lyons, CEO & Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, dives deeper into the predictions surrounding a potential economic downturn and examines the four “vehicles” that could collide to create it: government spending, inflation, demographic trends, and the AI bubble. Building on Part 1’s historical parallels, Darryl unpacks how rising national debt, compounding inflation, shrinking birth rates, and market speculation around artificial intelligence are shaping...
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Is a 2030 Depression Really Coming? What History and Economics Tell Us | Retire in Texas 200th Episode Special
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In this 200th-episode special of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons, CEO & Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, begins a three-part series exploring why some economists are discussing the potential for a future downturn, and what history can teach us about investor behavior during times of uncertainty. From the fall of Rome to the Great Depression to today’s evolving economy, Darryl connects four powerful influences - government spending, inflation, demographics, and technology - and discusses how these forces interact to shape long-term economic outcomes. He also examines how optimism and...
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Where are the Best Places to Retire in Texas?
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Where should you retire in Texas? In this week’s episode of Retire in Texas, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, Darryl Lyons, shares his top five towns for retirement in the Lone Star State. From the lakes of Marble Falls to the fast-growing hub of New Braunfels, Darryl explains what makes each community stand out and why the Texas Triangle is such an important region to consider. He explores how healthcare access, lifestyle variety, airports, and cost of living all factor into retirement decisions - while highlighting the unique character of each Texas Hill Country town....
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Community Banking in Texas: Steve Mack on Liberty Capital Bank’s Merger and the Future of Relationships
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In this episode of Retire in Texas, host Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, sits down with Steve Mack, Regional President of Liberty Capital Bank. Steve brings more than 40 years of banking experience, including three decades as CEO of Texas Heritage Bank, to discuss the recent merger with Liberty Capital Bank and what it means for Texas communities. They explore: The challenges and opportunities of merging two community banks. How community banks differ from big banks in culture, relationships, and lending. Why personal relationships still matter in today’s...
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In this continuation of his three-part series, Darryl Lyons, CEO & Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, dives deeper into the predictions surrounding a potential economic downturn and examines the four “vehicles” that could collide to create it: government spending, inflation, demographic trends, and the AI bubble.
Building on Part 1’s historical parallels, Darryl unpacks how rising national debt, compounding inflation, shrinking birth rates, and market speculation around artificial intelligence are shaping today’s financial landscape. Using his “traffic light” analogy, he illustrates how these forces might intersect - and what that could mean for investors and everyday Americans alike.
Whether you’re concerned about what’s ahead or simply trying to separate fact from fear, this episode encourages you to question the doomsday narratives, stay informed, and maintain a long-term perspective grounded in wisdom and clarity.
Key Highlights from the Episode
• The “four cars at the intersection” driving economic risk: government spending, inflation, demographics, and AI.
• How compounding inflation is widening the gap between the “haves” and “have nots.”
• Why declining birth rates and aging leadership may create long-term economic pressure.
• The warning signs of an AI-driven market bubble - and lessons from the dot-com era.
• Why fear and greed still dictate market behavior - and how to stay grounded amid uncertainty.
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