In this conversation, Deb and Laurie discuss various forms of inflation and their impact on retirement planning. They cover topics such as inflation, shrinkflation, stagflation, and upflation. They provide solutions and strategies to proactively prepare for these challenges, including maximizing Social Security benefits, diversifying investments, and maintaining emergency savings. They also discuss historical financial planning challenges, such as the Social Security Trust Fund depletion, the dot-com bubble, and the 2008 financial crisis, and offer insights and solutions for navigating these events. In this conversation, Deb and Laurie discuss the importance of meeting with a financial coach who understands the ins and outs of the financial world. They emphasize the need to take advantage of opportunities to ensure you're on the right path based on your risk preferences, budget, and goals. The conversation then transitions to the topic of rebalancing your portfolio, with strategies for doing so and the importance of considering taxes. They also address questions about Social Security benefits and whether to pay off a mortgage before retirement

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