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Episode 3236:
Darrow Kirkpatrick challenges the illusion of a one-size-fits-all retirement by showing how simplifying lifestyle choices like skipping international travel or downsizing housing can lead to financial freedom without millions in the bank. He also dismantles the myth of exact retirement calculations, arguing that personal clarity and flexibility trump the false security of “precise” financial advice.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.caniretireyet.com/3-great-misconceptions-retirement-saving/
Quotes to ponder:
"To maximize your freedom, live modestly within your means. And that doesn’t mean doing without: Craft your own, personally-rewarding retirement lifestyle."
"A retirement model is a compass, not a map. It can tell you where you’re going, but not if and when you’ll arrive!"
"In reality, even the best retirement planning gives you only a hazy view into an uncertain landscape to be traversed over many years, not a detailed itinerary for your journey."
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