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2799: Four Retirement Myths I’m Hearing by Michael Smith of Financial Finesse on Personal Finance Advice

Jul 18, 2024

Michael Smith from FinancialFinesse.com debunks retirement myths like the importance of Social Security, need for other income sources, manageable medical insurance costs, and achievable retirement with savings efforts.

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Quick takeaways

Social Security should still be a piece of retirement foundation, supplement with other income sources.

Relying solely on Social Security may not cover all expenses, need to explore subsidies and save incrementally.

Deep dives

Social Security's Role in Retirement

Social Security is an essential piece of many Americans' retirement plans. Despite concerns about its longevity and adequacy, there are potential tweaks like adjusting inflation, retirement age, and benefits for high earners to sustain it. While it may not cover all expenses, it can provide a significant income stream. Individuals are encouraged to recognize its value and supplement it with other income sources and increased savings.

Intro

2min

Addressing Retirement Myths and Planning for a Secure Future

5min

Navigating Health Insurance and Medical Billing in Early Retirement

2min

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Episode 2799:

Michael Smith of FinancialFinesse.com debunks four common myths about retirement, emphasizing the continued relevance of Social Security, the insufficiency of relying solely on Social Security, the manageable cost of medical insurance premiums, and the feasibility of achieving retirement with consistent savings efforts. His insights encourage proactive financial planning to secure a comfortable retirement.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2015/09/18/four-retirement-myths-im-hearing/

Quotes to ponder:

"Social Security should still be a piece of your retirement foundation. Don’t discount the importance of Social Security."

"Most of us will need a part time job, distributions from our retirement plans or withdrawals from our savings and investment accounts, combined with Social Security, to live the lifestyle that we want."

"Retirement is possible for everyone. It just requires some effort."

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Healthcare.gov: https://www.healthcare.gov

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