3 Things Conventional Retirement Wisdom Gets WRONG

[173] Sound retirement planning advice is incredibly valuable, but some of the things we might consider “conventional wisdom” in retirement planning are actually mistakes.

Listen to this episode and discover why these pitfalls need to be avoided and what you can do about them as you plan your own retirement. 

The three big mistakes “conventional retirement” makes are: 

1. Inaccurate retirement longevity (0:30) 

2. Inaccurate spending patterns (4:52) 

3. Ignoring Social Security and taxes (8:58) 

Paying closer attention to the details of your retirement can allow your retirement investment to perform at a more optimal level. Allowing for more contingencies that align with real-world circumstances can make an impact on making a more accurate and practical retirement plan. 

Stick around to the end to learn more about why integrated retirement planning can be a great way to make the most out of your retirement investments. 

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Resources from this Episode: 

● Longevity Illustrator
● Free Retirement Planning Video Course
● Safety-First retirement planning episode 

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