EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 9 MIN
Debt in Retirement: The Silent Killer of Financial Freedom
from Wisdom to Wealth · host Drew Stevens
Debt doesn’t retire just because you do. In this eye-opening episode, Drew Stevens, Ph.D., breaks down how debt quietly robs retirees of freedom, sleep, and security. From mortgage math to credit card traps, Drew reveals how the financial system keeps retirees in a zero-sum game — and how to escape it. Key Topics: The shocking 2025 stats on retiree debt Why the “mortgage tax deduction” myth doesn’t hold up How banks use amortization to profit first How credit card interest compounds against you Why many advisors avoid talking about debt How inflation magnifies financial strain Step-by-step actions to become debt-free before retirement
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In this episode of Wisdom to Wealth, Drew Stevens, Ph.D., tackles the uncomfortable truth about debt in retirement — from the myth of mortgage deductions to the compounding trap of credit cards. Discover why your portfolio won’t save you if your debt isn’t shrinking, and learn how to finally take back your financial freedom. 🎧 Listen now and start your path to a debt-free and tax-free retirement.
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