What if your retirement expectations are “double‑stuffed”—but the reality comes up short? In this episode of Your Retirement, Your Way, Gary Garland unpacks the gap between what retirees expect and what actually shows up, using everything from Oreo math to market returns as real‑world metaphors. He explores how fees, taxes, inflation, Social Security taxation, healthcare costs, and market volatility can quietly erode retirement income. The conversation also dives into why planning for uncertainty matters, how unrealistic assumptions can lead to disappointment, and why understanding your net—not gross—income is critical. It’s a practical look at aligning expectations with reality before retirement decisions become permanent.

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