We’ve all heard that Americans don’t save enough for retirement, but what if the opposite is true for you? Can you save too much? In this episode, Scott tackles a surprising but important question raised by a listener: “Are we over-saving at the expense of living now?” As an airline professional, it can be easy to feel like you’re doing too little, or maybe even too much. This conversation helps you find the balance.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
💸 Can you save too much for retirement?
🧭 Why “starting with the end in mind” matters most
📉 The real risk of under-saving and over-saving
🧠 How your past shapes your money biases today
✈️ What pilots need to know about timing, taxes, and lifestyle
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Resources:
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Order your no-cost retirement toolkit: https://keap.page/lde199/the-pilot-s-planner-toolkit.html
Check out our other no-cost financial resources & guides here: https://retireairlines.com/guides-whitepapers/
The “When I Die” binder: https://retireairlines.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Scott-O-FILLABLE-BINDER-10.22.24-1.pdf
Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hNGqqVjqgtuoYZlu9i4yQ
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