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80 year old forced back to work after trusting his pension for retirement (#331)

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Контент предоставлен A.B. Ridgeway, CPWA®️, MBA, A.B. Ridgeway, and MBA. Весь контент подкастов, включая эпизоды, графику и описания подкастов, загружается и предоставляется непосредственно компанией A.B. Ridgeway, CPWA®️, MBA, A.B. Ridgeway, and MBA или ее партнером по платформе подкастов. Если вы считаете, что кто-то использует вашу работу, защищенную авторским правом, без вашего разрешения, вы можете выполнить процедуру, описанную здесь https://ru.player.fm/legal.

In this heartfelt episode, A.B. Ridgeway discusses the challenging realities many Americans face when it comes to retirement. Drawing on the story of Tom Coomer, an 80-year-old Walmart greeter, Ridgeway dives deep into the importance of retirement planning and how failing to prepare can leave individuals working well into their golden years. Tom's story is a sobering reminder of the consequences of not planning ahead.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Retirement is Out of Reach for Many: Millions of Americans, like Tom, are finding themselves working past the age of 65. This trend has increased since the 1980s, with more than 10 million people over 65 still in the workforce.
  2. The Consequences of Not Planning: Tom’s story highlights the importance of early and aggressive retirement planning. Despite working for nearly 30 years, he lost his retirement due to his company’s closure. His regrets over not planning harder when he was younger serve as a cautionary tale.
  3. The Unseen Costs of Retirement: Financial struggles in retirement aren’t just about income. Medical emergencies, like Tom’s wife’s heart blockages, add unexpected burdens. Proper planning must also include considerations for healthcare and other unforeseen expenses.

Notable Quotes:

  1. "If I had planned harder when I was younger, I wouldn’t be going to work this morning. I’d be going fishing or hunting."
  2. "We cannot trust businesses or anybody else to protect us. We have to invest ourselves, or we're going to risk working into our old age."
  3. "You can have the security of a job for 30 years, but when they want to get rid of you, whether through firing or the company shuts down, that’s all that’s going to happen."

💵Sign up for a Christian Finance Consultation and create your Financial Plan Today!

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📖Free E-Book- 4 Pillars to Christian Investing: https://mailchi.mp/abrwealthmanagement/christianinvesting

🏠 Visit our Website: https://www.abrwealthmanagement.com

*Disclaimer: This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any financial instrument or investment advisory services. Any information provided has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee the accuracy or the completeness of any description of securities, markets or developments mentioned. This is strictly for information purposes. We recommend you speak with a professional financial advisor.

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Manage episode 441354611 series 3320629
Контент предоставлен A.B. Ridgeway, CPWA®️, MBA, A.B. Ridgeway, and MBA. Весь контент подкастов, включая эпизоды, графику и описания подкастов, загружается и предоставляется непосредственно компанией A.B. Ridgeway, CPWA®️, MBA, A.B. Ridgeway, and MBA или ее партнером по платформе подкастов. Если вы считаете, что кто-то использует вашу работу, защищенную авторским правом, без вашего разрешения, вы можете выполнить процедуру, описанную здесь https://ru.player.fm/legal.

In this heartfelt episode, A.B. Ridgeway discusses the challenging realities many Americans face when it comes to retirement. Drawing on the story of Tom Coomer, an 80-year-old Walmart greeter, Ridgeway dives deep into the importance of retirement planning and how failing to prepare can leave individuals working well into their golden years. Tom's story is a sobering reminder of the consequences of not planning ahead.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Retirement is Out of Reach for Many: Millions of Americans, like Tom, are finding themselves working past the age of 65. This trend has increased since the 1980s, with more than 10 million people over 65 still in the workforce.
  2. The Consequences of Not Planning: Tom’s story highlights the importance of early and aggressive retirement planning. Despite working for nearly 30 years, he lost his retirement due to his company’s closure. His regrets over not planning harder when he was younger serve as a cautionary tale.
  3. The Unseen Costs of Retirement: Financial struggles in retirement aren’t just about income. Medical emergencies, like Tom’s wife’s heart blockages, add unexpected burdens. Proper planning must also include considerations for healthcare and other unforeseen expenses.

Notable Quotes:

  1. "If I had planned harder when I was younger, I wouldn’t be going to work this morning. I’d be going fishing or hunting."
  2. "We cannot trust businesses or anybody else to protect us. We have to invest ourselves, or we're going to risk working into our old age."
  3. "You can have the security of a job for 30 years, but when they want to get rid of you, whether through firing or the company shuts down, that’s all that’s going to happen."

💵Sign up for a Christian Finance Consultation and create your Financial Plan Today!

https://calendly.com/abridgewaywm/consultation

📖Free E-Book- 4 Pillars to Christian Investing: https://mailchi.mp/abrwealthmanagement/christianinvesting

🏠 Visit our Website: https://www.abrwealthmanagement.com

*Disclaimer: This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any financial instrument or investment advisory services. Any information provided has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee the accuracy or the completeness of any description of securities, markets or developments mentioned. This is strictly for information purposes. We recommend you speak with a professional financial advisor.

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