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Your Retirement Elevated Podcast with Scott DouganAuthor: Scott Dougan
Financial and retirement planning guidance from Kansas Citys Scott Dougan of Elevated Retirement Group. Scott Dougan founded Elevated Retirement Group in 2003 in order to fill a niche he felt was not being addressed properly in the retirement planning environment helping retirees and pre-retirees in the Kansas City metro area find answers to issues that may affect the quality of life during their retirement. Scott is a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) and holds a Series 65 Investment Adviser Representative license, which holds him to the fiduciary standard. He also holds insurance licenses in Kansas, Missouri and other states. Language: en Genres: Business, Business News, Investing, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Retirement Chart That’s Fooling Millions of People
Episode 231
Thursday, 2 April, 2026
See the chart here: https://listentoscott.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GRAPHIC-Retirement-Age-vs-Death-scaled.png A viral chart is making a bold claim: the later you retire, the shorter you live. It’s eye-catching, easy to share, and—at first glance—convincing. But like a lot of financial content online, it blends real-looking data with misleading conclusions designed to grab attention, not tell the full story. Today, Scott breaks down what the chart gets wrong and why the bigger issue isn’t retiring “too late,” it’s being unprepared for a retirement that could last decades. Here’s what we cover in this episode: 📊 Viral Chart Myth: Eye-catching data doesn’t always mean accurate conclusions 🔍 Data Breakdown: The chart mixes correlation with misleading assumptions 📉 Real vs Viral: Actual life expectancy data tells a very different story 🧠 Planning Matters: The real risk is not being prepared for a long retirement ⚠️ Study Flaws: Old data and bad interpretations drive viral misinformation 💼 Want expert help in planning for your financial future? Apply for a consultation here 👉 https://calendly.com/erg-kc/introductory-phone-call-with-erg 📞 Call us: 913-393-4724 🌐 Visit our podcast website: https://listentoscott.com/ 📚🛠️ Check out Scott's book, Exceptional Retirement, and Retirement Toolkit Download here 👉 https://keap.page/bu413/exceptional-retirement-youtube.html 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more retirement insights! 🔔 http://youtube.com/@erg-kc?sub_confirmation=1 📰 Read our latest articles on Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/author/scott-m-dougan-rfc-investment-adviser 📌 Follow us for expert retirement planning tips! https://www.facebook.com/elevatedretirementgroupkc/ #retirement #retirementplanning
