Retirement Regrets: Avoiding Common Pitfalls | Accessible Finance Ep 82

Episode 82 of the Accessible Finance For Retirement podcast, hosted by Eric Johns CFP®, EA, MBA with Equilibrium Financial Planning, titled "Retirement Regrets: Avoiding Common Pitfalls | Accessible Finance Ep 82" was published on July 17, 2025 and runs 32 minutes.

July 17, 2025 ·32m · Accessible Finance For Retirement

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In episode 82 of Accessible Finance, hosts Eric and Rachael Johns delve into retirement regrets and how to avoid common pitfalls. They discuss personal stories from retirees who wish they had started saving earlier, misunderstood Medicare coverage, mismanaged investment strategies, failed to seek professional advice, and avoided important financial conversations with family. The episode emphasizes the importance of early saving, thorough research, balanced investment approaches, engaging professionals, and open family discussions about finances.00:00 Introduction to Episode 8200:17 Retirement Regrets: Starting Late01:56 The Importance of Employer Match and FICA Taxes08:18 Medicare Misconceptions and Healthcare Costs15:27 The Pitfalls of Conventional Wisdom in Retirement Planning17:02 The Impact of Inflation on Bonds and Equities20:56 The Importance of Professional Financial Advice25:51 The Necessity of Family Conversations About Money31:40 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

Episode Description

In episode 82 of Accessible Finance, hosts Eric and Rachael Johns delve into retirement regrets and how to avoid common pitfalls. They discuss personal stories from retirees who wish they had started saving earlier, misunderstood Medicare coverage, mismanaged investment strategies, failed to seek professional advice, and avoided important financial conversations with family. The episode emphasizes the importance of early saving, thorough research, balanced investment approaches, engaging professionals, and open family discussions about finances.

00:00 Introduction to Episode 82

00:17 Retirement Regrets: Starting Late

01:56 The Importance of Employer Match and FICA Taxes

08:18 Medicare Misconceptions and Healthcare Costs

15:27 The Pitfalls of Conventional Wisdom in Retirement Planning

17:02 The Impact of Inflation on Bonds and Equities

20:56 The Importance of Professional Financial Advice

25:51 The Necessity of Family Conversations About Money

31:40 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

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