In this episode of Navigating an Abundant Retirement Radio, Carol Dewey discusses the first six myths out of twelve that can affect your retirement planning. She explores common misconceptions about wealth and retirement, illustrating how these myths can impact your financial security and freedom. Carol shares personal stories and real-world examples to emphasize the importance of comprehensive planning for a successful retirement.

• Myth #1: "What Got You Here, Won't Get You There." Carol discusses the three wealth phases and emphasizes the need to adjust wealth plans as you move into retirement.
• Myth #2: "The Tax Code is Not Your Friend." Carol highlights how understanding the tax code can lead to significant tax reductions and even elimination.
• Myth #3: "Good Advice vs. Bad Advice." She shares a real-life story of how bad advice led to financial loss and family conflict, demonstrating the importance of having well-informed advisors.
• Myth #4: "The Financial Superstar Myth." Carol examines the unrealistic expectation that people should be experts in both their careers and wealth management.
• Myth #5: "The DIY or Semi-DIY Myth." She explains why acting as your own wealth advisor may not be the best approach, especially during retirement.
• Myth #6: "The Dear Occupant Gold Myth." Carol discusses the dangers of one-size-fits-all financial products and the need for customized wealth planning.

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• "Wealth is more than money. It's what is valuable to you, what is worth fighting to protect, and what is worth passing on."
• "The tax code is a roadmap to tax reduction and tax elimination. It's full of gold mines for those with advisors trained to take advantage of every tax-saving opportunity."

• (00:16) Overview of the First Six Myths
• (01:17) Defining Wealth and Retirement
• (02:17) Myth #1: "What Got You Here, Won't Get You There"
• (05:41) Myth #2: "The Tax Code is Not Your Friend"
• (07:58) Myth #3: "Good Advice vs. Bad Advice"
• (11:08) Myth #4: "The Financial Superstar Myth"
• (14:07) Myth #5: "The DIY or Semi-DIY Myth"
• (15:17) Myth #6: "The Dear Occupant Gold Myth"

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