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April Fool’s Day is all about jokes and pranks, but when it comes to retirement planning, getting fooled can cost you real money. Today we’re going to unpack five common myths that trick retirees into making emotional or short-sighted decisions.

Sometimes the biggest threats to your retirement aren’t market crashes or bad investments—they’re the beliefs that sound smart but can quietly sabotage your plan. From the urge to claim Social Security as early as possible, to the false sense of security around taxes being lower in retirement, Scott exposes why these ideas persist and how they can derail even well-built plans.

Here’s some of what we cover:

🎭 Don’t get fooled by “guaranteed high returns”

🕒 Social Security timing is more than just fear of missing out

💰 Tax burdens in retirement can be higher—not lower

💡 Being frugal isn’t a retirement strategy—it’s a mindset

🏥 Relying on your kids for care isn’t a long-term plan

0:00 – Intro

1:22 – Myth 1

5:07 – Myth 2

8:48 – Myth 3

12:40 – Myth 4

16:22 – Myth 5