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July 17, 2025 18 mins

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Are you saving so much for retirement that it’s squeezing your life today? In this episode, Steve’s answering a smart viewer question about finding the right balance between preparing for the future and living fully in the present. Steve dives into Dennis’s situation: a high-income earner who’s maxing out multiple retirement accounts yet still feels like he’s living paycheck to paycheck. 

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

🧭 How to tell if you’re ahead, behind, or right on track

💸 Warning signs you may be sacrificing too much for retirement

😵‍💫Why generic retirement benchmarks can mislead you

🛑 When it’s okay to slow down retirement contributions in the short term

💡 Why “spending some now” might be smarter than you think

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