# The Retirement Tightrope: How to Protect & Grow Your Money

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Podcast: [Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman, CFP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealth-creator-radio-with-eric-heckman-cfp-317643)
Published: 2026-03-31T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://wealthcreator.com/the-retirement-tightrope-how-to-protect-grow-your-money
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## Resource

How do you know if you're taking on too much risk in your retirement portfolio? When you're walking the retirement tightrope – teetering between trying to grow your nest egg and risking major loss – it can be a stressful ride. That's why in this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, certified financial planner Eric Heckman shares practical ways to boost your retirement without piling on more market risk. Tune in to hear the biggest risks to your retirement, the most common mistakes people make during their retired years, and the first step to take to create a personalized income plan. Blueprint to Worry Less Wealth Get your Wealth Creator Toolbox Show notes for this week's episode

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