For decades, the financial media has pushed the idea that you need to hit a magic number; $1 million, $2 million, or more, to retire securely. But what if that number is arbitrary? What if chasing it is actually keeping you from retiring with confidence?

In this episode, Adam Olson challenges the conventional wisdom around retirement planning and reveals why a one-size-fits-all savings target is not only outdated, it’s potentially harmful.

You’ll discover:

• The three biggest myths keeping pre-retirees working longer than necessary
  

• Why retirement is not about how much you’ve saved, but how much income you can reliably generate
  

• How to replace retirement number anxiety with lifestyle-first planning
  

• A practical, step-by-step strategy to align your income, investments, and lifestyle goals using our Red Zone Retirement Planning™ process
  

Whether you're years away from retirement or fast approaching it, this episode will give you a clearer path forward; one rooted in your actual needs, not arbitrary benchmarks.

“$1 million means nothing unless it’s attached to a life you actually want to live.” - Adam Olson

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