This week on the Financially Free Era podcast, we’re talking about retirement—not the dream version (palm trees, pickleball, and piña coladas), but the steps you should be taking today to actually make that dream happen.
Inspired by Meagan’s father-in-law officially retiring last week (!), this episode is your go-to retirement starter pack. Whether you’re 30 or 60, wondering if you’re behind or ahead, or just trying to figure out where to begin, this is for you.

We’ll cover:

• What it actually means to be “retirement ready”
• The mindset shift from saving for retirement to planning your version of retirement
• Why Monte Carlo simulations matter (and no, it’s not gambling)
• Key financial buckets to focus on (401(k), Roth, HSA, taxable brokerage)
• How much to save and what “your number” really means
• Common mistakes people make—and how to avoid them

Whether you’re a dentist, doctor, teacher, or anyone with a 401(k) and questions, this episode gives you a clear game plan to start building retirement confidence now.

Resources Mentioned:

• SLP Wealth Retirement Planning Services
• Have a question about your retirement path? Email us: admin@slpwealth.com

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This brand new podcast is a spin off from the Financially Free Friday episodes from the Student Loan Planner podcast. We felt like it made a lot of sense to move from our sister company since we focus a lot more on financial planning, not just student loans, and have a separate channel for us to really drive deep into market updates, financial strategies, maybe even real stories from physicians, veterinarians, dentists, or other high income earners.

Tune in to discover the biggest misconceptions people have about being “financially free,” the various forms of FIRE ("Financial Independence, Retire Early"), and more. We’re excited to launch this new podcast and hope you subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Key moments:

(03:34) Defining Financial Freedom

(07:51) "Long-Term Financial Freedom Insights"

(12:53) Emergency Savings for Financial Freedom

(25:45) Financial Freedom and Contentment

(34:04) Invest Early Windfalls for Future Wealth

(41:43) "Start Your Financial Freedom Journey"

Be sure to Follow (or Subscribe for free) to the new show!

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