#207: Will Social Security Really Be Enough?

Jesse Cramer, a former aerospace engineer turned financial planner, joins me to talk about longevity risk and why it’s especially important for women to plan for the long haul.

We talk about what it means to outlive your money, how Social Security really works (especially for stay-at-home moms or lower earners), and what to do if you're behind on retirement savings. Jesse breaks it down in everyday language that anyone can understand.

You'll learn:

• What spousal and survivor benefits actually mean
• How to build a “retirement paycheck” that doesn’t just rely on Social Security
• Why it’s okay to start investing even if you don’t know everything yet
• When it might make sense to hire a financial advisor (and when it doesn’t)

Whether you're in your 30s, 50s, or somewhere in between, this episode is your reminder that it’s not too late and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

🔗 Links Mentioned:

• Jesse’s blog: bestinterest.blog
• Jesse’s podcast: Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors

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