Wealthy After 40: Retirement Planning and Budgeting for Gen X

5 Pillars to Becoming Truly Retirement Ready

Dalene Higgins - Money Coach & Retirement Strategist

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[Ep 186]

If you’ve ever wondered why retirement still feels out of reach, even though you’re saving and doing all the “right” things, this episode is for you.

Today we’re talking about what it really means to be retirement ready and why focusing only on savings or a generic retirement number may be keeping you stuck.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand the 5 essential pillars of retirement readiness (beyond just the numbers) so you can create clarity, feel confident in your plan, and start making decisions that move you closer to the retirement you want.


In this episode you’ll learn:

* Why having a clear retirement vision changes everything

* How to understand your cash flow reality without feeling restricted

* What your retirement number really means (and why generic advice doesn’t work)

* How to identify and close your retirement gap with simple, doable steps

* The powerful role of belief and decision-making in creating your future


Episode Highlights

01:02 Five Pillars Overview

02:12 Pillar 1 Retirement Vision

03:49 Pillar 2 Cash Flow Reality

05:54 Pillar 3 Your Retirement Number

07:24 Pillar 4 Close the Gap

09:45 Pillar 5 Believe It’s Possible

12:36 Recap and Next Steps


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