# Financial Retirement Planning - Can you afford to retire?

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Podcast: [Life Starts at Retirement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-starts-at-retirement-6477522)
Published: 2026-04-18T17:37:21+00:00
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## Resource

Retirement should be exciting—not stressful and so in this episode of Life Starts at Retirement, I sit down with financial planner Brian Face to talk about retirement financial planning, common mistakes people make, and how to create confidence with your money in retirement. We cover: ✅ How to create the lifestyle you want in retirement ✅ Common retirement planning mistakes ✅ Income strategies for retirement ✅ Managing fear about market downturns ✅ How to create peace of mind with your finances If you're getting close to retirement or already retired, this conversation can help you make smarter decisions and enjoy the next chapter of life. 👉 Subscribe to Life Starts at Retirement for more retirement tips, lifestyle ideas, and expert interviews. 👉 Please join my Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/lifestartsatretirement To reach Brian Face please go to www.face2faceplanning.com for a complimentary 15 minute chat. #RetirementPlanning #Retirement #FinancialFreedom #RetireSmart #LifeStartsAtRetirement

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