#244 - Listeners Weigh in on Retirement Hopes and Fears

As exciting as it is, the thought of retirement can be a scary one. By the time you reach retirement age, it seems like you have life all figured out. Now you’ll have to start all over again in the big, scary unknown. Why should you leave the comfort, income, and respect that you have in your career for a life of instability and the unknown? Listeners share their worries as well as their hopes for retirement in the practical planning segment and I discuss the sunk cost fallacy and how it pertains to retirement on the hot topic segment.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyOctober 24, 2018listener story, longevity, sunk cost bias, pretirement

#243 - Real Conversations with Listeners About Retirement Hopes and Fears

Have you ever wondered what recent retirees wish they had known before they retired? Recently I asked a group of listeners what kind of resources they would get the most value from to help them prepare for retirement. I am creating an online club that will help you Rock Retirement. On this episode, I share with you conversations that I had with listeners about retirement hopes and fears.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyOctober 17, 2018listener story

#75 Starting a Family and Planning for Retirement? I Got This.

Many say the American dream is dead. That getting married, starting a family and building for the future is no longer possible. Even worse, many others believe it when they hear it. All the while, though, there are people with "normal" jobs building the American Dream step by step.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyJuly 21, 2015Molly, listener story

#72 From High School Sweethearts to Retirement

In this week's journey to retirement story, we hear from true high school sweethearts, John and Patti.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyJune 30, 2015John and Patti, listener story

#70 Don't Miss Your Life While Planning for Retirement

You may die tomorrow. You may get sick. There's no way to predict it and there's nothing you can do about it. Yeah, It sucks, I know. I've got the same deal. As important as planning for retirement is, it's just as important...no, more important....you make the most of the only life you have. The one that's happening right now!

PodcastsRoger WhitneyJune 17, 2015listener story, Amy

#68 Retirement Means the Freedom to Do What I Want, When I Want

Have you noticed how these Journey to Retirement stories have little to do with money? Each listener's story has focused on freedom and experiences. This week's story is no different.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyJune 3, 2015freedom, listener story

#67 Intentional Decisions Can Lead to a Great Retirement

Ask anyone and they'll most likely say they want to have a great retirement. But looking at the day-to-day financial decisions of most people might tell a different story.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyMay 29, 2015Ken, listener story

#66 Yes, 27 Year-Olds Think About Retirement, Too

"The younger generation is ruining this country!" This was said about the baby boomers. Now it's said about the millennials. The fact is, each new generation brings a fresh perspective that helps our society and country renew itself. Recently I spoke with a "millennial" who, like you and me, is working to raise a family and save for the future.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyMay 19, 2015Jordan, younger generation, listener story

#65 Jen's Retirement Journey: Rising From the Ashes

In this week's journey to retirement story, we hear from a smart lady that screwed up with debt, dug herself out of her hole and is now prospering. If you're feeling like you're in a financial hole, listen to her story. She dug out and so can you.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyMay 12, 2015Debt, Jen, listener story

#64 Rick's Journey to Retirement has Been Steady as It Goes

Despite what the media and some financial advisors tell us, preparing for retirement isn't about fancy strategies or the best investment. This week listener "Rick" shares his story of how he became a 401(k) millionaire by using a simple but powerful strategy.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyMay 5, 2015Rick, listener story

#63 Aaron Walker Wants You to Be Extraordinary

There are plenty of people around today that will offer their services as a “life coach” or “business coach.” Few have the demonstrated history of success as businessman, family man and friend to man as Aaron Walker.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyMay 1, 2015Aaron Walker, listener story

#62 Tell Your Money & Retirement Story

At the end of day, all that matters is what retirement means to you. Forget what the commercials say. Forget what the brochures say. Forget much of what your advisor may say. You don't have a "number;" you have a life that you get to define and live.

PodcastsRoger WhitneyApril 22, 2015retirement to me, listener story

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