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#8: The three phases of retirement with Stephen Huppert and Rachel Lane

from The Midlife Shift with Alex Brooks · host Alex Brooks

How do we know how long we will actually live and whether our money go the distance? These are the important but hairy unknowns that can derail even the best-laid retirement plans. Add in unexpected health issues or market downturns, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed.In this episode of The Midlife Shift, host Alex Brooks talks to aged care expert Rachel Lane and actuary Stephen Huppert to tackle the two biggest curveballs that can blow up your retirement: longevity risk and health span changes. They break down the complexities of planning for an unknown future and offer clear strategies to help you navigate the decades after work with confidence.Rachel and Stephen share their expert insights on future-proofing your finances and lifestyle. This is an essential guide to understanding the real risks of retirement and how to build a plan that gives you confidence for the future.Find Rachel Lane here Get her book Downsizing Made SimpleGet her book Aged Care. Who Cares?‍LinkedInAged Care GurusFind Stephen Huppert here Check out his websiteLinkedInCitro is here to helpA CITRO GUIDE: 10 lifestyle swaps for longevity11 ways to make retirement income last as long as you doCracking the annuities code: get retirement income certaintyA CITRO GUIDE: Calculating retirement3 enriching phases of superannuation: what you should knowUnderstanding superannuation and how retirement income worksUnlock your entitlements: 12 amazing benefits for older AustraliansThe $16,304 question - can you afford to rent in retirement?

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How do we know how long we will actually live and whether our money go the distance? These are the important but hairy unknowns that can derail even the best-laid retirement plans. Add in unexpected health issues or market downturns, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. In this episode of The Midlife Shift, host Alex Brooks talks to aged care expert Rachel Lane and actuary Stephen Huppert to tackle the two biggest curveballs that can blow up your retirement: longevity risk and health span chang...

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