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Economics Matters with Laurence Kotlikoff

Talking Retirement with Mr. Retirement -- Robert Powell

Sep 9, 2023
Robert Powell, a premier financial journalist and retirement expert, discusses financial decisions in retirement on the podcast. Topics include: no straight path to retirement, assets at retirement, upside to investing, economics vs conventional financial planning, financial advisors, retirement software, behavioral finance, and inflation.
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  • Retirement planning requires integrated economic approaches for long-term security.
  • Financial industry needs unified, client-centric reform for effective planning.

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Bob's Journey into Journalism and Personal Finance

Bob Powell's career evolution from pharmaceutical sales to financial journalism is an intriguing journey. Despite starting in pharmaceutical sales, Bob's passion for writing emerged during his college days, leading him to pursue a career in journalism. He faced a dilemma between becoming a journalist or a stockbroker, ultimately choosing journalism due to his love for writing, even though it was financially less secure.

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