EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 40 MIN
04.07.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
from The Clark Howard Podcast · host Clark Howard
Young Investors Are Taking Big Risks & Costly Pension Mistake Are you feeling financially behind? You aren’t alone. Wes Moss reveals that a staggering 73% of Americans feel like they are losing the financial race — and why the "solution" many are turning to is actually a dangerous trap. Wes explains how to leverage your greatest asset to build real, lasting wealth through patient accumulation. Also, Wes tackles the "Pot of Gold" syndrome that haunts retirees. A study from MetLife shows that one in five Americans who receive a pension lump sum run out of that money in an average of just four years. Learn how to protect your future by turning a one-time lump sum into a permanent stream of financial freedom. Mentioned on the show: How To Turn Part of Your Nest Egg Into a Pension Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the April 7, 2026, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions at clark.com/ask. We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes. Let us know what you think in the comments! Learn more about Wes: BOOKS BY WES MOSS Wes Moss, CFP® Wes Moss - Clark.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Young Investors Are Taking Big Risks & Costly Pension Mistake Are you feeling financially behind? You aren’t alone. Wes Moss reveals that a staggering 73% of Americans feel like they are losing the financial race — and why the "solution" many are turning to is actually a dangerous trap. Wes explains how to leverage your greatest asset to build real, lasting wealth through patient accumulation. Also, Wes tackles the "Pot of Gold" syndrome that haunts retirees. A study from MetLife shows that one in five Americans who receive a pension lump sum run out of that money in an average of just four years. Learn how to protect your future by turning a one-time lump sum into a permanent stream of financial freedom. Mentioned on the show: How To Turn Part of Your Nest Egg Into a Pension Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the April 7, 2026, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions at clark.com/ask. We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes. Let us know what you think in the comments! Learn more about Wes: BOOKS BY WES MOSS Wes Moss, CFP® Wes Moss - Clark.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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