In retirement, retirees make the big switch–drawing on savings rather than contributing to them. This is often when the trouble comes–the psychological hurdle comes when it's time to start spending your hard-earned savings.

In this episode, you'll learn how to understand the mental barrier that comes with the big switch and learn strategies to overcome it. Listen to learn how to use your retirement funds without guilt or fear of financial instability.

Outline of This Episode

• [1:22] Will you need permission to spend in retirement?
• [4:06] Strategies to overcome your mental hurdle about spending
• [14:57] How do you handle the taxes from different types of income?

Resources & People Mentioned

• The Retirement Podcast Network
• Annual Listener Survey
• Morning Star article

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