Take the Retirement Leap of Faith with Jordan Grumet
About this episode
Roger Whitney discusses the leap of faith required in retirement with Dr. Jordan Grumet, addressing fears and practical strategies for living intentionally.
Roger Whitney explores the idea that retirement always involves both excitement and uncertainty. While people spend years gathering information, running projections, and refining plans, there comes a point when no amount of additional analysis can eliminate risk. Through a conversation with Dr. Jordan Grumet, Roger discusses why retirement ultimately requires a leap of faith, how fear of running out of money can overshadow the risk of missing life, and practical ways to build confidence in spending and living intentionally. The episode also features listener reflections on decluttering, strategies for letting go of physical and financial clutter, and a Rockin’ Retirement in the Wild story from Scott, who recently retired and embraced a long-awaited trip to Maui. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN (00:00) Roger reflects on the “sweet and sour” nature of retirement and introduces the concept of taking a leap of faith. (01:56) Roger welcomes listeners, previews his conversation with Dr. Jordan Grumet, and invites listeners to the upcoming Noodle Live event. ROCKIN’ RETIREMENT IN THE WILD (04:01) Scott shares a retirement story from Maui, including a chance…
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