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In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and the team uncover the “financial termites” that can quietly weaken a retirement plan, including fees, inflation, taxes, market losses, and poorly timed withdrawals. They explain why building savings is only part of the journey—and why a dependable income strategy is essential when the regular paycheck stops.

The conversation also explores different retirement income approaches, the challenge of shifting from saving to spending, and how a written plan can provide greater confidence and flexibility. From creating monthly income to balancing lifestyle goals and leaving a legacy, this episode offers practical guidance for making your retirement savings work with purpose.

In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and the team uncover the &ldquo;financial termites&rdquo; that can quietly weaken a retirement plan, including fees, inflation, taxes, market losses, and poorly timed withdrawals. They explain why building savings is only part of the journey&mdash;and why a dependable income strategy is essential when the regular paycheck stops.
The conversation also explores different retirement income approaches, the challenge of shifting from saving to spending, and how a written plan can provide greater confidence and flexibility. From creating monthly income to balancing lifestyle goals and leaving a legacy, this episode offers practical guidance for making your retirement savings work with purpose.

Retirement planning in plain English with Coach Pete D'Arruda. Coach Pete and the Financial Safari team explore retirement income, 401(k)s, Social Security, taxes, and market risk through practical conversations and real-world examples. Hear the questions to ask as you prepare for life after a paycheck.

Call 800-661-7383 or text PLAN to 600-700.

Explore episodes: Start Here · Full Episodes · Retirement Income · Social Security.

More from Coach Pete: Rock on Retirement with Coach Pete · America's 401k Show with Coach Pete.

Retirement planning in plain English with Coach Pete D'Arruda. Coach Pete and the Financial Safari team explore retirement income, 401(k)s, Social Security, taxes, and market risk through practical conversations and real-world examples. Hear the questions to ask as you prepare for life after a paycheck.
Call 800-661-7383 or text PLAN to 600-700.
Explore episodes: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/financial-safari-with-coach-pete/playlists/start-here">Start Here</a> · <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/financial-safari-with-coach-pete/playlists/full-episode">Full Episodes</a> · <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/financial-safari-with-coach-pete/playlists/retirement-income">Retirement Income</a> · <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/financial-safari-with-coach-pete/playlists/social-security">Social Security</a>.
More from Coach Pete: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/rock-on-retirement/playlists/podcast">Rock on Retirement with Coach Pete</a> · <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/americas-401k-show-with-coach-pete/playlists/podcast">America&#x27;s 401k Show with Coach Pete</a>.

Retirement income, Social Security, and financial decisions with Coach Pete.