The $172,000 Retirement Surprise (And Exactly How to Avoid It)

About this episode

Tyler discusses the importance of planning for long-term care in retirement and the financial implications of longevity.

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People in this episode

Host: Tyler Gardner

Topics covered

• long-term care
• financial planning
• retirement
• healthcare costs
• insurance options

Keywords

• long-term care
• retirement planning
• financial risk
• healthcare costs
• insurance options

Sponsors

Thrive Market, Facet

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Real Wealth

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