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How Large Expenses Can Derail Your Retirement Plan

In this episode of the Retire Early Podcast, financial advisors and retirement planners Sam Benson & Linwood Fraher of Martin Wealth Solutions discuss a risk that can quietly derail even well-built retirement plans: large, unexpected expenses.

Sam and Linwood explain how one-time costs — like home repairs, healthcare events, helping family members, or major purchases — can create significant strain on a retirement portfolio if not properly planned for. They walk through how these expenses differ from regular monthly spending and why they require a separate planning approach.

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