Are you sitting on a goldmine—and don’t even know it?

In this engaging and practical episode of The RichLife Retirement Show, host Beau Henderson welcomes Aaron LaPedis, also known as The Garage Sale Millionaire, for a fun and eye-opening conversation about how retirees (and anyone, really) can turn household clutter into meaningful extra income.

From forgotten tools in the garage to unopened toys in the closet, you’ll learn how to uncover cash hidden in plain sight—and how selling it the right way can fund travel, hobbies, and more financial confidence in retirement.

Aaron’s story began at just nine years old and has grown into a career as a nationally recognized collector, author, speaker, and gallery owner. His success isn’t about gimmicks—it’s about knowing how to find value where others don’t look. His insights are especially timely as many retirees feel the pinch of inflation and worry about outliving their money.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🔹 How to make $1,000 (or more) at your next garage sale
Aaron lays out a simple, proven system for identifying what to sell, how to prep your items, and how to stage your sale for maximum success. He even shares the psychology behind “drive-by” shoppers—and how to keep them from passing you by.

🔹 The 3 essentials for online selling success
Whether you’re posting on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or eBay, Aaron breaks down three must-dos: know your item’s true value, be ready to safely receive payments, and have a plan for storage (especially if you’re flipping multiple items). These tips are gold for anyone new to reselling.

🔹 What sells best—and what doesn’t
Not everything belongs at a garage sale. Aaron explains why coins, baseball cards, and high-end collectibles should be sold online, while tools, garden gear, furniture, and kids’ stuff will fly off your lawn in the first hour.

🔹 Creative tax tips for unsold items
Even if something doesn’t sell, it may still hold value—in the form of a tax deduction. Learn how to properly donate to a 501(c)(3), document it with receipts and photos, and potentially reduce your tax bill.

🔹 The deeper benefits of decluttering
Garage sales aren’t just about extra money. They can become meaningful family activities, teaching kids about business, making space for what really matters, and sparking memories from a life well-lived. Aaron even suggests bringing the grandkids in for a lemonade stand to add charm and help the sale succeed.

🔹 No yard? No problem.
For those in apartments, condos, or community-restricted neighborhoods, Aaron shares how to use digital platforms like Facebook, Nextdoor, and Craigslist to sell items locally—safely and effectively.

Beyond Garage Sales: A RichLife Philosophy

As always, Beau ties the conversation back to the broader picture of what it means to live a “Rich Life.” And this episode doesn’t disappoint.

Beau reminds listeners that making smart, confident decisions in retirement includes having a plan for income, taxes, healthcare, and lifestyle. He transitions smoothly from Aaron’s resale strategies into a powerful segment on Social Security optimization—emphasizing the real cost of claiming benefits too early, and how fear-based decisions often lead to financial regret.

Listeners also get a breakdown of the RichLife Retirement Roadmap, Beau’s signature five-part planning framework (R.O.U.T.E.) covering:

• Risk management
• Optimized income (including Social Security strategy)
• Unexpected medical expenses
• Tax planning
• Estate/legacy planning

In the final segment, listener questions bring out important distinctions between maximizing versus optimizing Social Security, and how retirees can find clarity around spending guilt, staying productive, and staying engaged in retirement—a key to living longer and healthier.