{"podcast":{"title":"RETIREMENT MADE EASY","slug":"retirement-made-easy-302503","podcast_index_feed_id":302503,"rss_url":"https://retirementmadeeasy.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://retirestrongfa.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/4/3/a/c43ada6378467d52/5240809-1588903742770-f39f3f08c45ac.jpg","author":"Gregg Gonzalez","episode_count":214,"summary":"Finally, a retirement podcast in a language YOU can understand. Your host, Gregg Gonzalez, Certified Financial Fiduciary®, CFP® is a Dave Ramsey Smartvestor Pro with the heart of a teacher. Listen as Gregg shares financial & retirement tips that are sure to keep you tuned in every episode. Check out our podcast website http://RetirestrongFA.com for FREE resources and to see how the RetireStrong team can help you plan for a successful retirement.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T18:19:32.734700+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-made-easy-302503"},"episode":{"title":"Don't Ignore These Dangers to Your Retirement, Ep 193","slug":"don-t-ignore-these-dangers-to-your-retirement-ep-193","published_at":"2025-08-15T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-made-easy-302503/don-t-ignore-these-dangers-to-your-retirement-ep-193","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-made-easy-302503","url":"https://retirementmadeeasy.libsyn.com/dont-ignore-these-dangers-to-your-retirement-ep-193","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/retirementmadeeasy/Dont_Ignore_These_Dangers_to_Your_Retirement_Ep_193.mp3?dest-id=2239214","summary":"Are you confident your retirement plan is built to last-or could there be a trap door waiting to open beneath your feet? In this episode, I shine a light on the hidden dangers that can derail your retirement. Have you ever considered what would happen if your pension were suddenly cut in half? It has happened to retirees from major companies before, and it could happen again. I delve into real-life stories of people who thought they were financially secure, only to be blindsided by risks they hadn't seen coming. From unexpected inflation spikes (like a 27% jump in homeowners insurance) to concentrated investment risk in company stock, I explore about a dozen real threats that could jeopardize your financial future. And let's not forget the myth of \"guaranteed\" part-time work or inheritance that didn't happen; these are shaky assumptions that can crumble when life takes an unexpected turn. Too many people are flying solo, handling their retirement plans without a \"copilot\", only to find themselves overwhelmed when tragedy strikes or a spouse becomes ill. I also caution listeners about locking up most of their savings in complex products like annuities or whole life insurance without fully understanding the rules, restrictions, or penalties. But you don't have to manage your planning alone. We offer free resources and a company willing to help you navigate these pitfalls. So, what's your plan if the unexpected happens? Are you prepared, or are you just hoping for the best? It's time to step back, assess your risks, and patch the cracks in your retirement foundation before it's too late. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... (00:00) Intro. (05:11) How a pension is a threat to your retirement. (07:34) How the cost of living and inflation affect ret…","meta_description":"Are you confident your retirement plan is built to last-or could there be a trap door waiting to open beneath your feet? In this episode, I shine a light…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1570,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/retirement-made-easy-302503/episodes/don-t-ignore-these-dangers-to-your-retirement-ep-193/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/retirement-made-easy-302503/don-t-ignore-these-dangers-to-your-retirement-ep-193.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}