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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 17 MIN

10 Retirement Myths Too Many People Still Believe

from Perfect Game Retirement · host Ryan Ledden

📅 Book a 1-on-1 with Ryan: https://speakwithryan.com/ 📦 Grab your FREE Tax-Free Retirement Toolkit: https://toolkit.blackoakam.com/podcast-toolkit.html There’s no shortage of retirement advice, but not all of it holds up in real life. Many widely accepted beliefs sound reasonable on the surface yet quietly undermine long-term security when tested by market volatility, taxes, health changes, or longevity. Today, Ryan exposes ten retirement myths that continue to trip people up and gives tips for how to have fewer surprises and more confidence when making decisions. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 📜 Estate Planning Basics: Why a will alone often falls short 💸 Spousal Income Reality: Don’t expect expenses to drop in half 📊 Investment Strategy Shifts: Rethinking stocks, bonds, and timing 🏷️ Tax Bracket Myths: Why retirement taxes stay stubborn ⏳ Working Longer Assumptions: Why it’s a risky fallback   Visit us online: https://blackoakam.com/ Phone: (470) 508-0508 Get in touch with the Black Oak team: https://blackoakam.com/contact-us/ Schedule a call with Ryan: https://speakwithryan.com/ Get your tax-free retirement toolkit: https://bit.ly/3PMjKqc Get more financial education on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/45kJlwI

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