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The Retirement Setback 67% of Americans Fear More Than Death

Money Wisdom··9 August 2026·19 min

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What scares Americans more than death? For nearly two out of three people, it's the possibility of running out of money in retirement. Costs continue to rise, paychecks eventually stop, and the money you've accumulated may need to support you for decades. In this episode, Nicholas J. Colantuono, CFP® and Eric Hogarth, CFP® explain why retirement confidence doesn't come from an account balance alone and share strategies to help you avoid spending retirement constantly worrying that the next expense could knock your plan off course. Here's what we discuss in this episode: 😟 Retirement Fear: Many fear outliving their savings 📈 Rising Costs: Inflation can steadily weaken purchasing power ⏳ Generational Shift: Today's retirees face different financial pressures 🧾 Tax Planning: Withdrawal choices affect what retirees keep 📬 Mailbag Questions: Social Security and RMD timing matter Our website: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/ Phone: 800-208-7233 Contact our team: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/contact-us/ Get your customized Money Map: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/your-money-map/#form Join us for our next financial workshop: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/financial-workshops/ Check out our other no-cost financial resources here: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/financial-resources/ Check us out on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3CcAzai