Rethinking Retirement – Clarity, Certainty, and Creating Your Own Path

Today on the Wade Borth Podcast, Wade challenges the traditional view of retirement and encourages listeners to rethink what it truly means. Whether you see retirement as retooling, relaxing, or chasing new adventures, one thing remains the same—your financial strategy should reflect your values, not someone else's template. Wade explores why relying solely on market-based income can create unnecessary fear and scarcity, and how guaranteed income solutions like annuities can offer peace of mind and stability. If you're approaching retirement or simply thinking about your future, this episode will help you align your money decisions with the life you actually want to live.   Episode Highlights 00:24 - Clarity on Retirement Definitions 02:06 - Traditional Retirement vs. Retooling 03:03 - Living Off Market Interest: Risks 05:04 - Certainty and Fear in Retirement 07:10 - Income vs. Asset-based Retirement 09:07 - The Role of Private Pensions 10:56 - Cookie Cutter Approach to Retirement Strategy 11:59 - Aligning Actions with Values 12:31 - Uncertainty and Future Conversations with Self   Episode Resources Connect with Wade Borth https://www.sagewealthstrategy.com/  [email protected]