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August 21, 2025 19 mins

Inflation may not dominate the headlines like it did in 2022, but for many Americans, it’s still the number one threat to retirement confidence. In this episode, Nathan unpacks a recent Schwab survey showing how concerns over rising costs are leaving pre-retirees and retirees feeling unprepared for their financial future. The sting of higher costs hasn’t fully eased, and that stress is keeping people second-guessing their retirement readiness.

 

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

💸 Inflation’s lingering impact on retirement confidence

🛒 Why everyday costs like groceries & healthcare still sting

📈 Market cycles, recency bias, and investor mindset

🏦 Social Security, pensions, and realistic planning math

🌍 The surprising boost from international markets

 

Schwab Survey

USA Today Article, Americans believe this is the No. 1 obstacle to saving for retirement, by Medora Lee:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2025/07/29/inflation-retirement-savings-survey/85413630007/

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