Retirement Reality Check: Planning for Life's Curveballs

Join us on this eye-opening episode of Crazy Good Ageing as seasoned wealth advisor, author, and trainer Erin Botsford walks us through the financial realities every future retiree needs to face before even talking dollars and cents. Erin kicks things off by highlighting why mitigating risks, like unexpected medical emergencies or family disasters, where you may have to step in to cover expenses. Planning for these risks is just as crucial as building your nest egg. Through real-life examples, she shows how one shock can derail years of careful planning, and what you can do now to protect your hard-earned savings. Next, Erin dives into the nuts and bolts of determining exactly how much money you'll need to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you want. From mapping out monthly expenses to accounting for travel, hobbies, and long-term care, she provides practical tools for creating a personalized budget that aligns with your goals. Whether you're already retired or just starting to save, you'll learn actionable strategies to calculate your target number and avoid unpleasant surprises down the road. Life doesn't always go according to plan—divorce or the death of a spouse can completely upend your financial roadmap. Erin shares compassionate advice on how to reassess your situation when life's most difficult transitions occur and offers solutions for dealing with shortfalls, including tapping into alternative income streams and the importance of becoming a lifelong learner. If you've been worried about what happens when the unexpected strikes, this conversation will give you confidence and a clear plan to move forward.  🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES • Learn more about Erin Botsford's books and coaching programs: erinbotsford.com • Episode show notes and transcript: primewomen.com/podcast-episodes • Subscribe to Crazy Good Ageing for weekly insights: https://primewomen.com/subscribe/ 👍 If you found this episode helpful, please give it a thumbs-up, share it with friends, and leave a comment below telling us which risk-mitigation strategy you'll put into action first. Don't forget to hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!