Did you hear about the 88-year-old Michigan man who's finally able to retire thanks to the kindness of strangers? After a social media influencer helped launch a GoFundMe campaign, Ed Bambas' story went viral, shining a light on what can happen when retirement planning falls short. 

On this week's episode of "Money Mentors," Taylor Steward and Riley Ruff of Mattson Financial Services break down Ed’s journey, why he ended up working well past traditional retirement age, and the planning mistakes many of us make. Most importantly, they share practical steps you can take now to avoid a similar situation. Need help building a retirement plan you can rely on? Connect with our team at MattsonFinancial.com.