
Understanding How Retirement Spending Really Works
Many people expect their spending in retirement to rise steadily each year. In reality, most experience something quite different. Spending often starts higher, then gradually

Many people expect their spending in retirement to rise steadily each year. In reality, most experience something quite different. Spending often starts higher, then gradually

When Heather’s health began to change, her family did what most families do — they waited. Everyone hoped things would stay steady a little longer.

Every year, we sit down with clients who start the meeting expecting spreadsheets and end up having a conversation about life instead. That’s exactly how

We met a couple recently who, by every measure, were in a great position. Their home was paid off, super well-structured, and investments on track.

A couple we’ve worked with for years sat across from us recently. They were just twelve months from retirement. Everything on paper looked right —

When people first think about retirement, the focus is almost always financial — super balances, investment returns, and whether the numbers add up. But retirement