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On this week’s episode:
Michael Masor breaks down why many people nearing retirement prioritize safety after living through past market downturns.
Most retirees say they want protection—but few know how much risk they’re still carrying.
Learn how written income planning changes risk tolerance once real numbers are on paper.
The episode explores inflation, healthcare costs, long‑term care, and why “set it and forget it” portfolios can fall behind.
Michael also discusses balancing protection and growth, planning for lifestyle choices, and why certainty matters more as paychecks stop.

Head down your Clear Path to Retirement with Michael today!

On this week&rsquo;s episode:
<ul>
<li>Michael Masor breaks down why many people nearing retirement prioritize safety after living through past market downturns.</li>
<li>Most retirees say they want protection&mdash;but few know how much risk they&rsquo;re still carrying.</li>
<li>Learn how written income planning changes risk tolerance once real numbers are on paper.</li>
<li>The episode explores inflation, healthcare costs, long‑term care, and why &ldquo;set it and forget it&rdquo; portfolios can fall behind.</li>
<li>Michael also discusses balancing protection and growth, planning for lifestyle choices, and why certainty matters more as paychecks stop.</li>
</ul>
Head down your Clear Path to Retirement with Michael <a href="https://clearwaterfinancialgroup.com/contact/">today</a>!

Is your retirement plan clear as mud? Need a cleanse from all the noise in the financial world? You’re in the right place – with the Clearwater Retirement Podcast.

From Michael Masor and Clearwater Financial Group, the Clearwater Retirement Podcast gets to the heart of the retirement information you need, right from the sources you can trust. Tune in for robust financial analysis, sharp portfolio insight, and entertaining conversations you can’t afford to miss!

Is your retirement plan clear as mud? Need a cleanse from all the noise in the financial world? You&rsquo;re in the right place &ndash; with the Clearwater Retirement Podcast.
From Michael Masor and Clearwater Financial Group, the Clearwater Retirement Podcast gets to the heart of the retirement information you need, right from the sources you can trust. Tune in for robust financial analysis, sharp portfolio insight, and entertaining conversations you can&rsquo;t afford to miss!

Clearwater Retirement Podcast

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