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How Debt Can Derail Your Retirement

How Debt Can Derail Your Retirement

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What if the greatest threat to your retirement isn’t your income, savings, or investments, but your debt?

In this eye-opening episode, Dennis O’Keefe, CFP®, breaks down why debt is the single most dangerous factor for retirees, often more damaging than people realize. Drawing from over 30 years of financial planning experience, Dennis shares personal stories, historical examples, and common traps that lure people into debt, including 0% offers, home equity loans, credit card traps, and extended auto loans.

What to expect:

  • Why debt is so destructive for retirees
  • The hidden dangers behind seemingly “good” debt offers
  • How generational attitudes toward debt shift after economic crises
  • Actionable steps you can take today to protect yourself or your loved ones
  • And more!

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