Retirement Answers

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The Lie That's Holding You Back From Retirement

The Lie That's Holding You Back From Retirement22 mei13 min

You've got the savings, the spreadsheet, maybe even the perfect retirement date circled on your calendar, so what's actually holding you back? In this episode, I get honest about the real reason so many people delay retirement, and it's not the money. I share two personal stories and the mindset shift that can help you finally step forward.

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Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.

DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

Tune into this episode to find out:

(0:00) Why are so many people delaying retirement?

(0:45) Blaming finances when fear is the real issue

(1:19) The comfort trap of sticking with what you know