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555: By the Numbers: The Anchors of Retirement Confidence, Part 4 — Building a Retirement That Can't Break
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- Mar 20, 2026
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Summary
Join us as we continue our "Anchors of Retirement Confidence" series, where we discuss four areas of retirement uncertainty plus strategies designed to replace your anxiety with clarity and control. In part 4, we explore the protection anchors — and how preparing for worst-case scenarios can help you feel more confident through market volatility. In this episode, you'll learn about: Why guaranteed income floors can help improve spending confidence How to manage long-term care as a catastrophic risk How to compare income strategies and trade-offs The power of using home equity as a last-resort safety net How stacking protection anchors removes fear and uncertainty Today's article is from Morningstar titled, 8 Tips to Stop Worrying About Running Out of Money in Retirement . Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial , Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation. Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/555 📧 WEEKEND READING FOR RETIREES: Receive CFP® insight on 4 hand-picked financial articles delivered straight to your Inbox each Friday: https://bit.ly/3OEdGgu 📅 SCHEDULE YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL REVIEW: Book a 15-minute call with Howard Bailey Financial to see how the topics discussed here apply to your individual situation: https://bit.ly/3T6oNDB ABOUT HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL: Our mission is to help others gain clarity in purpose and elevate meaning in their lives through personal and practical financial strategies. Our Retire With Purpose™ Framework starts with establishing your unique financial philosophy — the true meaning and purpose for your money in retirement. Through continued education, one-on-one meetings, and a comprehensive team planning approach, we have helped retire…