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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2026 · 16 MIN

7 Things Wealthy Retirees Refuse to Buy (But Poor Ones Do)

from Income Over Wealth · host Dan Wilson

The purchases that drain a retirement plan are rarely the obvious splurges. This episode walks through seven of them, from the oversized house and the new luxury car to the vacation home, the timeshare, and the remodel right before you retire. You get the real math on each one, plus the honest exceptions worth making.Why the biggest house the bank approves is built for the bank's interest, and the smarter number to buy atThe true weekly cost of a vacation home you use only a few weeks a year, and when renting is the better dealThe one question that decides whether a purchase pays you or costs you for the rest of your lifeTake the free Retirement Income Roadmap (7 questions, about 30 seconds): incomeoverwealth.com/mapWatch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7xJ5Dp4CjUThis episode is educational and focused on strategy and math. Always consult a qualified tax or financial professional before making personal financial decisions.

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