S4E21 – How to Plan on Enjoying Retirement

In this episode, Dave and Nick dive into one of the most overlooked—but absolutely essential—parts of retirement planning: how to actually enjoy it.

You’ve spent decades saving, investing, and working hard. But have you really thought about what your ideal retirement looks like? Spoiler alert: it’s not just endless rounds of golf and sunsets on a beach. It’s about purpose, lifestyle, relationships, and flexibility.

https://youtu.be/ddfIokXyRUg

Dave and Nick walk you through:

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  Why setting realistic expectations is the foundation of retirement planning

  
  


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  The surprising importance of part-time work, volunteering, or staying engaged

  
  


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  Top retirement concerns like healthcare costs, investment losses, and losing that steady paycheck

  
  


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  How to run tradeoff scenarios—like “What if I work just one more year?”

  
  


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  The idea of a “practice retirement” (hint: mini-retirements, RV rentals, and snowbird test runs)

  
  


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  Why flexibility is king, and how the best retirement plans are the ones that evolve

  
  

This episode is packed with relatable stories, expert advice, and just the right dose of humor to help you think differently about your future.