Have you ever traded in a perfectly good vehicle simply because it no longer met your changing needs? Most of us have upgraded cars, homes, and even jobs as our circumstances evolved—yet strangely, we rarely apply this same practical thinking to our retirement plans.

The retirement strategy that served you well at 25 likely won't provide the security and income you need at 65. As Brad Pistole explains in this eye-opening episode, your financial vehicle requires regular maintenance and occasional trade-ins just like your automobile. Without these critical updates, you risk driving an outdated plan straight into retirement disaster.

Drawing on his extensive experience as a Certified Financial Fiduciary, Tax Planning Certified Professional, and an Ed Slott Master Elite IRA Advisor, Brad illuminates the often-overlooked dangers lurking in traditional retirement accounts. He reveals why the five years before and after retirement represent your period of greatest vulnerability—when market downturns can permanently derail even the most diligent saver's plans through what experts call the "sequence of returns risk."

Perhaps most startling is Brad's revelation about tax-deferred accounts like 401(k)s and traditional IRAs. These aren't truly "your" accounts—they're joint accounts with Uncle Sam, who can change the tax rules anytime. As Brad warns: "If you don't have a plan for the taxes inside your retirement accounts, Uncle Sam does... and you won't like his plan."

From protecting against long-term care costs (which affect 57% of Americans) to ensuring your retirement income outlasts you, this episode offers crucial insights about creating what Brad calls a "bulletproof" retirement plan. Whether you're decades from retirement or already there, these strategies could mean the difference between financial security and running out of money when you need it most.

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