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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 13 MIN

5 Ways Wishful Thinking Can Damage Your Retirement

from Perfect Game Retirement · host Ryan Ledden

A little hope is good for the soul, but when it comes to retirement planning, wishful thinking can lead to serious financial mistakes. Today, Ryan walks through five common examples of wishful thinking that can quietly damage your retirement and how you can build a plan that protects your future instead of relying on luck. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 🏦 The myth of living off interest alone 📉 Why future tax rates might surprise you 🧓 Assisted living planning mistakes 🍽️ Retirement spending isn't always lower 🧳 The danger in counting on “just working longer”   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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