3134: Your Retirement Checklist by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on Financial Freedom and Money Goals
May 07, 2025•11 min•Ep. 3134
Episode description
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Episode 3134:
Mike Ballew delivers a no-nonsense breakdown of the essential financial and logistical steps to take before retiring, from ditching debt and adjusting investments to creating an end-of-life plan. His straight-talking approach helps listeners understand why guessing isn’t a strategy when it comes to building a secure, lasting retirement.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://eggstack.com/blog/2021-12-05-Your-Retirement-Checklist/
Quotes to ponder:
"Retiring is a little like traveling to Mars. If there’s not enough fuel in the tank, you’re going to get stuck there."
"The biggest favor you will ever do yourself is to get a 15-year mortgage."
"You need to sit down with a financial advisor or avail yourself to sophisticated retirement planning software that can analyze your situation and determine how much retirement savings you really need."
Episode references:
Risk Parity Radio Podcast (Frank Vasquez): https://www.riskparityradio.com/
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