Ever wondered if you’re accidentally setting yourself up to fail, especially when it comes to retirement planning? On this episode of “Your Telecom Retirement,” you’ll discover a blend of personal anecdotes and hard-earned financial wisdom that could radically shift how you approach retirement planning. bobIt’s not just a story-sharing session; it’s a deep dive into the reality of preparing for your future financially, without the sugar coating. What You’ll Discover: The Florida Office Misadventure (00:50) – Learn how a seemingly brilliant business idea turned into a lesson on market research and realistic expectations. Real Estate Woes and Wins (08:07) – Dive into a personal tale of real estate investment gone awry and the lessons learned about research, planning, and managing expectations. Rethinking Retirement Planning (18:21) – Understand how common misconceptions and lack of planning can derail your retirement goals. The Power of Accurate Data (20:21) – Explore why accurate inputs in financial tools are crucial for realistic retirement planning. Valuable Lessons Learned (22:03) – Realize the importance of professional advice, experience, and avoiding reliance on luck in financial planning. This episode is more than just financial advice; it’s a journey through real-life experiences that highlight the importance of meticulous planning and seeking expert guidance. Tune in to transform these insights into actionable steps for your retirement planning! EPISODE LINKSYou can download a free digital copy of Dennis’ book “Retirement Built Right – The Essential Guide for Telephone Employees!” here: https://theverizonguy.pages.ontraport.net/ebookoptin ABOUT THE SHOWTap into Dennis O’Keefe’s 30+ years of experience helping telecom employees maximize their company-specific benefits packages for situations including early retirement, buyout offers, career changes and more! Featuring actionable, practical how-to advice along with stories of REAL telecom employees Dennis has helped navigate through every benefits situation imaginable, each episode of “Your Telecom Retirement” focuses on how to maximize the money you take out of your time working for telecom. Dennis’ expertise has been featured by Business Insider, The Boston Globe and Yahoo! Finance. Connect with Dennis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisokeefe-/ Visit Dennis’ website: https://www.successfulmoney.com/ Please see our disclosures statement here: https://www.successfulmoney.com/website-disclosure