Inflation Is Still Wrecking Retirement Confidence

Episode 272 of the The Financial Answer with Nathan O’Bryant podcast, hosted by Nathan O’ Bryant, titled "Inflation Is Still Wrecking Retirement Confidence" was published on August 21, 2025 and runs 19 minutes.

August 21, 2025 ·19m · The Financial Answer with Nathan O’Bryant

Summary

Inflation may not dominate the headlines like it did in 2022, but for many Americans, it’s still the number one threat to retirement confidence. In this episode, Nathan unpacks a recent Schwab survey showing how concerns over rising costs are leaving pre-retirees and retirees feeling unprepared for their financial future. The sting of higher costs hasn’t fully eased, and that stress is keeping people second-guessing their retirement readiness.   Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 💸 Inflation’s lingering impact on retirement confidence 🛒 Why everyday costs like groceries & healthcare still sting 📈 Market cycles, recency bias, and investor mindset 🏦 Social Security, pensions, and realistic planning math 🌍 The surprising boost from international markets   Schwab Survey USA Today Article, Americans believe this is the No. 1 obstacle to saving for retirement, by Medora Lee: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2025/07/29/inflation-retirement-savings-survey/85413630007/ For more, visit us online: http://thefinancialanswer.com

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