# Am I Ready to Retire? Risk, Returns, and Real Answers

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Podcast: [Don't F-Up Your Retirement: You Built It. Don't Let Retirement Break It.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/don-t-f-up-your-retirement-you-built-it-don-t-let-retirement-break-it-6693230)
Published: 2025-12-24T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonfirefinancial/episodes/Am-I-Ready-to-Retire--Risk--Returns--and-Real-Answers-e3cakrb
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Duration seconds: 1040

## Resource

In this client Q&A, Brian breaks down how to tell if you are truly ready to retire, how much risk is appropriate, and what realistic investment returns actually look like once retirement is in sight. Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/am-i-ready-to-retire To learn more about Bonfire Financial, please visit: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure

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