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$2 Million Retirement Plan, Ep #264

Episode 264 of the Retirement Starts Today podcast, hosted by Benjamin Brandt, titled "$2 Million Retirement Plan, Ep #264" was published on October 3, 2022 and runs 17 minutes.

October 3, 2022 ·17m · Retirement Starts Today

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Episode Description

Envisioning what your retirement will look like can often be a challenge, so it may be helpful to hear some examples of people in similar situations. In this week's retirement headlines segment, we'll explore a WSJ article from Veronica Dagher and Anne Tergesen that interviews 4 retirees who saved enough for a comfortable retirement. Listen in to hear how they spend their time and money. 

Make sure to stick around until the end to hear the answer to Donna's question about changing her husband's variable annuity to a less expensive option. 

Outline of This Episode

  • [2:02] What a $2 million retirement looks like in America
  • [12:45] How to move a variable annuity to a less expensive option

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