Joe and OG dive into retirement planning with Christine Benz, Morningstar's Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning. Christine shares her insights on pivotal retirement lessons and the importance of purpose, relationships, and health in retirement. In our headline segment, the team also explores the recent changes in real estate commission structures, emphasizing the need for negotiation skills and knowledgeable agents. Lively banter and tips for financial well-being abound in this packed episode. The Weekend Football Struggle Salute to the Troops and Podcasting Life Introducing the Stacking Benjamin Show Hair Loss and Financial Planning Christine Benz on Retirement Planning The Importance of Purpose in Retirement Social Interactions and Technology in Retirement Fritz Gilbert's Retirement Journey The Right Retirement Date and Financial Considerations Ramit Sethi on Retirement Spending Morningstar Trivia and Walden Thoreau's Influence and Real Estate in the News New Etiquette in Real Estate Negotiations Changes in Realtor Compensation Impact on Buyers and Sellers Navigating the New Real Estate Landscape Balancing Commission and Sales Strategy Real Estate Fees and Market Dynamics Rules of Thumb for Home Buying The Future of Real Estate and Consumer Choices Conclusion and Final Thoughts FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/master-your-retirement-plan-christine-benz-1575 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices