3486: How to Retire: 5 Steps to a Secure Future by Kathleen Coxwell of New Retirement on Confident Retirement Planning

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🗓️ 11 March 2026

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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 3486: Kathleen Coxwell explains that a secure retirement isn’t just about how much you’ve saved, it’s about building a flexible plan that evolves with your life. By defining your purpose, modeling different financial scenarios, and making strategic adjustments, you can turn uncertainty into a workable path forward. Her approach shows that even if you feel behind, there are practical ways to design a retirement that works for you. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.newretirement.com/retirement/how-to-retire-5-steps-to-a-secure-future-jump-in/ Quotes to ponder: "Maybe think about your retirement in five-year segments. Consider what you want to be doing and what will be important to you in each segment." "The cure for retirement block is the same as writer’s block. Just jot some things down." "Anyone can retire at any level of income and savings: it is just a matter of spending less and making do." Episode references: Social Security Administration: https://www.ssa.gov/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:05.5	This is Optimal Finance Daily.
1:08.6	How to Retire. Five Steps to a Secure Future by Kathleen Coxwell of Newretirement.com.
1:16.6	You want to know how to retire.
1:19.6	Figuring out the answer to this question can feel overwhelming and sometimes impossible,
1:24.5	especially if you're already in your 50s or 60s.
1:28.3	It has been hard just making ends meet month after month.
1:31.3	Now you're faced with creating a plan for the next 20 or 30 years of your life.
1:36.3	There are many unknowns and perhaps not quite enough savings.
1:41.3	However, you can do it.
1:43.3	Here is a five-step plan for how to retire,
1:47.0	no matter how much you've saved. Number one, figure out what you want to do in retirement.
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