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Episode 231: Why Financial Planning Alone Won't Prepare You for Retirement
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- Retire With Style
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- Jun 2, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2568
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Summary
In this episode of ’Retire with Style’, Wade Pfau and Alex Murguia discuss the non-financial aspects of retirement with Jason Rizkallah. They explore how relationships change during retirement, the importance of maintaining social connections, and the need for communication between spouses. The conversation also touches on balancing time spent together and apart, as well as the significance of leading a healthy lifestyle in retirement. The hosts emphasize the importance of planning and discussing these changes before and during retirement to ensure a smooth transition. In this conversation, Jason Rizkallah discusses the various lifestyle changes that come with retirement, emphasizing the importance of building new routines, finding purpose, and maintaining social connections. He highlights the challenges of unstructured time and the need to adapt to aging, while also encouraging a positive outlook on these transitions. The discussion covers practical strategies for navigating retirement successfully, including the importance of planning and fostering relationships. Listen now to learn more! Takeaways Relationships may change significantly after retirement. Engaging in hobbies can help meet new people. Communication with your spouse about retirement goals is crucial. Expect changes in household roles after retirement. Discussing financial plans is important for a successful retirement. Balancing time together and apart is key to a healthy relationship. Planning for family obligations is necessary in retirement. Mental and physical health are both important in retirement. It’s never too late to have important conversations about retirement. Most folks operate under a routine to some degree. Creating a new routine is important in retirement. You have to make an effort to…