Steer Your Retirement: Avoid the Autopilot Trap
23 August 2025

Steer Your Retirement: Avoid the Autopilot Trap

Creating Richer Lives

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In this episode of Creating Richer Lives, host Karl Eggerss discusses the necessity of financial planning, especially as one approaches or enters retirement. Starting with a useful tip on the retirement savings lost and found database, Karl delves into a recent consultation where a couple pondered whether they needed a financial advisor.

Through a comprehensive analysis of their financial situation, Karl illustrates the various areas where professional guidance can add value, such as investment allocation, tax strategies, and long-term financial goals. He emphasizes that financial planning is a dynamic process that requires ongoing adjustments to optimize outcomes for various life stages. 

 

01:49 Secure Act 2.0 and Retirement Savings
03:26 Do You Need a Financial Advisor?
04:57 Optimizing Your Financial Plan
10:07 The Importance of Financial Planning
13:47 Adapting to Life Changes