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May 8, 2025 17 mins

You’ve had 2025 circled on your calendar for years, but now, with rising inflation, market volatility, and economic uncertainty, you’re asking the big question: Is 2025 still a good time to retire? In this episode, Scott breaks down what really matters when making the retirement leap and why the media headlines shouldn’t dictate your financial future. If you’re feeling pressure to postpone your plans, this conversation offers clarity, calm, and a better decision-making framework.

Key Points We Cover:

🧘 Stay calm, retirement success starts with a clear assessment

📉 Understand your true risk tolerance and volatility exposure

🧺 Why diversification isn’t just about having “lots of stuff”

🏦 How to structure your income for stability and confidence

📆 Why 2025 may not be the problem, your plan might be

 

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