295. Retirement: Expectations vs. Reality

A wise, yet fictional character once said: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Well, the same can be said about retirement.

You can plan and strategize and plan some more – right up until the day you receive your last paycheck – and still be shocked by how different your expectations were from reality.

Today we’re going to catch up with unsuitable legend, Dave Cain, to learn what he’s been up to since retiring from Rea and the podcast and find out what he would do differently to prepare for retirement if he could do it all again.

Listen to this episode of unsuitable to learn:

• How life after retirement differs from our expectations
• How to be ready for retirement – if that’s possible
• Advice for gearing up for retirement

Learn more about this topic:

• Listen: “Personal Financial Planning Changes”
• Read: “Your Solo 401(k) Plan Is On IRS' Audit List”
• Listen: “The Permanent Vacation | Retirement Planning”

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