Here is a draft podcast episode description about the potential failings of 401k plans and alternatives, written in an active voice using second person:

Are you betting your retirement dreams solely on your 401k? This week's eye-opening episode explores why that might be a mistake. We break down the little-known pitfalls plaguing many 401k accounts - from sky-high hidden fees to contributions limits that haven't kept pace with inflation. You’ll hear shocking stories of market crashes derailing near-retirees and unexpected layoffs leading to painful early withdrawal penalties.

What if you could sidestep these risks while setting yourself up for tax-free growth and guaranteed lifetime income? We’ll walk you through innovative alternatives beyond volatile 401k rolls, from the tax advantages of permanent life insurance to new low-risk funds offering stock-like returns. You’ll come away with a simple 3-step plan to diversify your retirement savings mix while avoiding 401(k) shortfalls that could leave you broke and desperate long after your career ends.

Join us for plain talk about the 401(k) risks few advisors ever mention alongside strategies to make your golden years far more secure. It’s time to take control and make up for an experiment that shortchanged too many savers since the 1980s.

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Got 401(k) doubts? You're not alone. If that account balance seems uncomfortably low or you just can't picture those funds covering the retirement you envision, we get it.

But OBSESSIVELY checking your 401(k) through every market swing can drive you crazy. There's a better way. Why not click here for a relaxed second opinion on what else could supplement or replace that savings?

We'll walk you through alternatives with less risk and more flexibility designed to deliver the income you actually need when the 9-to-5 ends. No judgments, no lectures - just honest pros and cons so you feel confident you've got a retirement blueprint that works for YOU.

Sound good? Hit that link and let's talk! Getting clear on this stuff today is the only way to relax about tomorrow. You've got this!

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