How much money do you need to retire? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss outlines two straightforward methods to determine the amount you'll need for a comfortable retirement. Wes walks you through factoring in income streams like Social Security and pensions, alongside your individual spending goals, to arrive at your target number. Also, "doom and gloom" headlines can often dominate financial news. Should you listen? Wes shares his perspective.

Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the February 25, 2025, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions at clark.com/ask.

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Learn more about Wes:  Wes Moss, CFP®

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