Episode

Am I Behind? Rethinking Retirement Catch-Up Strategies

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Real Personal Finance
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Jul 17, 2025
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Summary

Do you ever feel like you're behind on retirement? A 41-year-old listener with over $230,000 saved and a 50%+ savings rate, certainly did. In this episode, we explain why starting late doesn't mean finishing last, especially when you're making such incredible strides! We dive into the numbers, the idea of being "behind" and the importance of the right mindset during this prep-for-retirement journey. You will hear a little debate about Roth versus traditional 401(k), how your tax bracket shoul...