About this episode

Tyler discusses the challenges of transitioning from a saver to a spender in retirement.

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People in this episode

Host: Tyler Gardner

Topics covered

• spending habits
• retirement planning
• identity shift
• oversaving
• wealth management
• financial behavior

Keywords

• decumulation
• financial identity
• retirement spending
• wealth
• oversaving
• experiences
• money management

Sponsors

DeleteMe, Gelt, Caldera+ Lab, Facet

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Books & works: Real Wealth

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