Today, we'll discuss the pitfalls of overly conservative retirement planning and how it could delay your financial independence and retirement dreams. In this show which was originally aired on our "brother" show Earn & Invest, Doc G, and guest Jesse Cramer from the Best Interest podcast delve into the importance of finding a balance, exploring the impacts of stacking conservative assumptions related to social security, investment returns, and inflation. Jesse shares practical tips on re-evaluating your retirement assumptions, emphasizing the significance of flexibility and ongoing adjustments to avoid unnecessarily prolonging your work life. RUN OF SHOW Introduction and Topic Overview The Cost of Being Too Conservative Interview with Jordan Grumet and Jesse Kramer Workplace Benefits Guide Announcement Earn and Invest Podcast Begins Jesse Kramer's Background and Career Shift Conservative Assumptions in Retirement Planning Introduction to Conservative Retirement Assumptions Guest Introduction: Jesse Cramer The Impact of Conservative Assumptions on Retirement Strategies to Avoid Overly Conservative Assumptions Revisiting and Adjusting Retirement Plans The 4% Rule and Its Implications Balancing Conservatism and Aggressiveness in Retirement Planning The Consequences of Overly Conservative Planning Practical Tips for Retirement Planning Exploring the 'Die With Zero' Philosophy Dealing with Loss Aversion Anxiety Conclusion and Final Thoughts Post-Interview Discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices