2908: 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Retired by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on A Fulfilling Retirement

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🗓️ 21 October 2024

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2908: Mike Ballew highlights essential lessons he learned post-retirement, including the unpredictability of expenses, the critical importance of family relationships, and the reality that retirement can lead to boredom if not well-planned. He also covers the challenges of healthcare costs, the unreliability of Social Security, and the need to balance saving for the future with enjoying life now. His reflections offer practical insights for a more fulfilling retirement. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://eggstack.com/blog/2022-01-30-7-Things-I-Wish-I-Knew-Before-I-Retired/ Quotes to ponder: "Putting family first pays better returns than any job or investment ever could." "If you are not prepared for it, your life can quickly devolve into a meaningless existence." "Retirement is the last chapter of your life. If ever there was a time to start thinking about where you are going, this is it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:03.0	Seven things I wish I knew before I retired.
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