Is your retirement plan built for reality—or just market dreams?
In this episode, Ralph and Tim Short unpack the real challenges of retirement planning, shifting the focus from stock picking to sustainable income. They explore how the rising costs of the American dream are reshaping financial priorities, especially when adult children need support. The conversation dives into the importance of revisiting retirement strategies, factoring in self-care, and understanding the tax traps that often go unnoticed. It’s a candid look at what it really takes to retire with confidence—without the hype.

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Is your retirement plan built for reality&mdash;or just market dreams? In this episode, Ralph and Tim Short unpack the real challenges of retirement planning, shifting the focus from stock picking to sustainable income. They explore how the rising costs of the American dream are reshaping financial priorities, especially when adult children need support. The conversation dives into the importance of revisiting retirement strategies, factoring in self-care, and understanding the tax traps that often go unnoticed. It&rsquo;s a candid look at what it really takes to retire with confidence&mdash;without the hype.
Join the Shorts for the First Friday Happy Hour on October 3rd: Federal Employees-How to Maximize Your Benefits, register now at <a href="https://welcomehomefp.com/events/#page-form">Welcome Home FP Events</a>.
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Aspire 2 Retire is powered by Welcome Home Financial Partners. We work alongside our clients to achieve confidence in your financial future, providing a hands-on approach to income analysis and assessment. Join us as we cover the topics we know you care about most when it comes to securing your financial future.
Learn more about us <a href="https://welcomehomefp.com/">online</a> and check out our blog <a href="https://welcomehomefp.com/retirement-blog/">here.</a> You can also follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/welcomehomefp">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLeD6HccB51Jxli6A64UejA">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/welcomehomefp/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/welcomehomefp/">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/welcomehomefp">Twitter/X</a>.

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