How to "Stupid-Proof" Your Retirement Before It's Too Late

How to "Stupid-Proof" Your Retirement Before It's Too Late

March 7, 2026 · 21 min

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Kevin discusses the risks in retirement due to declining financial literacy and increasing complexity.

Kevin explains research showing financial decision-making peaks around age 53, financial literacy declines about 2% per year after 60, and confidence often doesn’t decline—creating risk in retirement as financial complexity increases and scams become more sophisticated.

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