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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 52 MIN

071: From a Vegas Magic Show to Market Logic: Finding Your Financial Balance

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Have you ever looked at the price of a burger and wondered if you accidentally walked into a five star steakhouse?On this episode of Retire Well, Josh Bretl and Mark Elliott dive into the reality of rising costs and why a plan that worked in the nineties might be running out of gas today.Josh shares some fun stories from a recent family trip to Las Vegas and explains how a magician’s performance actually relates to your financial strategy.We talk about the speed limit of your portfolio: are you driving 80 miles per hour into a school zone? We also break down the rule of 100 and why your neighbor’s investment strategy might be a total disaster for your specific situation.It is all about shifting from the working years to a lifestyle of clarity and confidence.📞 Ready to talk? Call (630) 478-9599 to schedule your complimentary 15-minute call with a Wellment advisor.

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