Most people heading into retirement focus on the numbers—savings, pensions, Social Security, and investments. But the biggest risk isn’t always financial. The way you think about retirement can shape your entire experience, and too often, blind spots get in the way of a smooth transition. Conversations with pre-retirees show just how much mindset influences confidence, decision-making, and even long-term security.

Common concerns like running out of money, healthcare costs, and inflation are valid, but they’re not always the biggest threats. Shifting focus can reveal risks that were never even on the radar. With the right adjustments, retirement can feel less like a leap into the unknown and more like a plan coming together. Plus, some important listener questions get answered, covering pensions, taxes, and financial planning decisions that can make all the difference.

Resources & People Mentioned

3 Steps to Retirement Planning
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Information – pbgc.gov

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The Retirement Blind Spot: What Most People Overlook Before Leaving Work, Ep 182