Allen takes this episode to bust the biggest myths about what retirement really costs and show you how to build a plan that survives real life. From healthcare curveballs and lifestyle creep to smarter withdrawal rules and the bucket strategy, you’ll get clear steps that make your money go further. He tackles family dynamics, Roth conversions, and charitable giving so your values and your numbers line up. Plus, spot senior-scam red flags in seconds and walk away ready to outsmart the “gotchas” before they hit.