Five Retirement Planning Mistakes Many People Don’t See Coming

Most retirement missteps don’t come from bad intentions; they come from assumptions no one questions. In this episode, John Ripley walks through five common retirement planning mistakes that tend to show up just as people transition from saving to spending. The conversation starts with longevity risk and why living longer can quietly magnify inflation, taxes, and market swings. Ripley also explains what it means to “reverse engineer” retirement income, shifting the focus from accumulation to creating dependable cash flow. The discussion highlights why one-size-fits-all strategies often miss the mark, how market volatility affects withdrawals differently in retirement, and the role emotions like FOMO and YOLO can play in financial decisions. Together, these insights offer a clearer framework for thinking through retirement choices with more intention and fewer surprises. Tune in every Saturday at 3:00 PM and Sunday at 9:00 AM ET on WORL for Smarter Retirement Radio with John Ripley. Continue the conversation and schedule a complimentary consultation with John Ripley, visit SmarterRetirementRadio.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.