Inflation Is Still Wrecking Retirement Confidence

The Financial Answer with Nathan O’Bryant · Aug 21, 2025 · 19m

Inflation may not dominate the headlines like it did in 2022, but for many Americans, it’s still the number one threat to retirement confidence. In this episode, Nathan unpacks a recent Schwab survey showing how concerns over rising costs are leaving pre-retirees and retirees feeling unprepared for their financial future. The sting of higher costs hasn’t fully eased, and that stress is keeping people second-guessing their retirement readiness.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

💸 Inflation’s lingering impact on retirement confidence

🛒 Why everyday costs like groceries &…