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Robert Gilliland and Karen Heider discuss three major retirement myths and provide practical steps for financial readiness.

In this episode, Robert Gilliland & Karen Heider tackle 3 of the biggest retirement myths, and share 5 practical steps you can take to retire when you want to, with the confidence that you’re financially ready. From the false idea of a “magic number,” to the “just one more year” trap, to comparing your lifestyle with others, this conversation blends real-world planning strategies with behavioral insights so you can make informed, intentional decisions about your retirement timing. We shar...

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Host: Robert Gilliland

Guest: Karen Heider

Topics covered

• retirement myths
• financial readiness
• retirement planning
• behavioral insights
• investment strategies

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