# Most Retirement Plans Look Good on Paper, But FAIL in Reality

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Podcast: [Retirement Answers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-answers-5918904)
Published: 2026-02-25T13:34:54+00:00
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## Resource

Are you sure your retirement plan is optimized for the right things? In this episode, I discuss what the true mark of a successful retirement plan is and why most people's plans will fail, just not in the way they expected. 👉 Work With Us: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started ✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbers Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast. DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

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