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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 17 MIN

The First Five Years: Why Most Do-It-Yourself Retirement Plans Fail

from Retirement Coffee Talk · host Charisse Rivers

If your retirement income strategy relies solely on traditional calculations, you could be leaving your financial future exposed to hidden hazards. In this episode of Retirement Coffee Talk, host Charisse Rivers of Zinnia Wealth dismantles surprising retirement statistics, exposing why a basic asset-growth approach often falls short. Discover the critical gaps overlooked by do-it-yourself planners, from missing tax strategies to unhedged market downturns during the vulnerable first five years of retirement. Learn how building a customized, risk-managed income plan can shield your portfolio from inflation and help maximize your long-term financial confidence. Like this episode?  Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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