Listen "The Hidden Cost of “Conventional Wisdom”"
Episode Synopsis
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Conventional wisdom often sounds reassuring: “Real estate always goes up.” “Mortgages are good debt.” “Switch investments when something isn’t working.” But is it actually wise advice? In this episode, Eric challenges some of the most common money clichés and points out where they can lead retirees astray. It’s time to test whether these “wise” sayings really hold up in today’s world, and to learn what actually creates lasting retirement security.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
🏡 “Real estate always goes up”... is it true?
📉 Why chasing performance hurts investors
💳 Good debt vs. bad debt in retirement
📰 Headlines and emotions that derail planning
Get in touch with the Peterson Financial team: https://petersonfg.com/
Connect with the Peterson Financial team here 👉 https://petersonfg.com/
Conventional wisdom often sounds reassuring: “Real estate always goes up.” “Mortgages are good debt.” “Switch investments when something isn’t working.” But is it actually wise advice? In this episode, Eric challenges some of the most common money clichés and points out where they can lead retirees astray. It’s time to test whether these “wise” sayings really hold up in today’s world, and to learn what actually creates lasting retirement security.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
🏡 “Real estate always goes up”... is it true?
📉 Why chasing performance hurts investors
💳 Good debt vs. bad debt in retirement
📰 Headlines and emotions that derail planning
Get in touch with the Peterson Financial team: https://petersonfg.com/
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