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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2026 · 33 MIN

The Ultimate Gen X Guide to Retirement

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click here: Leave a text, tell us what you likedThis guide serves as a comprehensive roadmap for Generation X to navigate the final fifteen to twenty years before retirement. It addresses the unique "sandwich generation" struggle of simultaneously supporting aging parents and adult children while attempting to maximize Social Security and Medicare benefits. This guide outlines essential financial strategies, such as utilizing catch-up contributions, managing high-interest debt, and exploring diverse investment vehicles like HSAs and real estate. Beyond traditional savings, it encourages readers to consider "second act" careers and emphasizes the necessity of rigorous estate planning through wills and trusts. By providing a step-by-step action plan, the RetireCoast aims to help those born between 1965 and 1980 achieve financial independence and long-term stability.Support the show🎙️ Enjoyed This Episode?Subscribe to the RetireCoast Podcast for practical conversations about retirement planning, financial preparedness, estate planning, entrepreneurship, and life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.👉 Visit RetireCoast.com for in-depth articles, calculators, decision tools, checklists, and guides that expand on the topics we cover in each episode.📋 Looking for more advanced planning resources?Explore our membership programs:• Estate Planning Membership — Build and organize your legacy with decision tools, trust planning resources, trustee selection guidance, emergency preparedness documents, and more.• Business Builder Membership — Access tools and resources designed to help entrepreneurs, retirees, side-hustlers, and small business owners start, manage, and grow a successful business.• All Access Membership — Receive complete access to both memberships and our entire premium planning library.Learn more at:https://retirecoast.com/estate-planning-membership/https://retirecoast.com/business-builder-membership/https://retirecoast.com/all-access-membership/💬 Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover?Email: [email protected]...

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