Peak 65: Why 4 Million Retirees Face the Same Income Problem

Episode 97 January 02, 2026 00:16:18
Peak 65: Why 4 Million Retirees Face the Same Income Problem
The Atlas Annuity Podcast
Peak 65: Why 4 Million Retirees Face the Same Income Problem

Jan 02 2026 | 00:16:18

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Hosted By

Marty Becker

Show Notes

If someone handed you a suitcase with a million dollars and said it has to last the rest of your life, would you feel confident or nervous? Most people say nervous—and that reveals everything wrong with how we think about retirement.

In this episode, host Marty Becker breaks down groundbreaking research on the "Peak 65 Zone"—a demographic tsunami where over 11,000 Americans turn 65 every single day. The problem? The traditional three-legged stool of retirement (pension, Social Security, savings) has collapsed to just one leg, and most retirement plans were never designed to solve the real challenge retirees face.

You'll discover:

Whether you're approaching retirement or already there, this episode will change how you think about turning your savings into income you cannot outlive.

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