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 uncovering the beliefs that fool retirees and pre-retirees into making bad financial moves. We’ll cover some of the most common myths that can derail your retirement plans and explain why they might not be as true as they seem.

Should you really claim Social Security as soon as possible? Will Medicare cover all your healthcare costs? Don’t let financial myths fool you- tune in and take control of your retirement!

For this week’s Kingdom Minute, Wade shares some biblical wisdom from Proverbs on diligence, avoiding debt, and thoughtful investing.

Here are the myths we cover in today’s episode:

• “Guaranteed” high returns are easy to achieve
• Social Security is going away and you should claim it ASAP
• Underestimating how taxes can impact your retirement income
• The misunderstanding that Medicare will cover all healthcare costs
• The idea of the 'set it and forget it' retirement plan
• The misconception that retirees should be overly frugal
• The “I can just keep on working” fallacy

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