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EPISODE · Dec 13, 2025

Retirement Planning Is Like Climbing Mount Everest

from Retirement Today · host Jenna Cairns

This episode reframes the common goal of retirement planning: instead of solely focusing on the peak number you need to accumulate, we stress the importance of the descent—safely making your savings last through your entire life. We'll discuss crucial "safety gear" like inflation protection, sequence of returns risk mitigation, and withdrawal strategies that ensure you not only reach retirement but thrive in it. Learn how prioritizing financial durability over arbitrary accumulation targets can lead to a more secure and stress-free retirement.

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