The Hidden Fees Eating Your Retirement

Mason Street Retirement Insights · Jun 9, 2026 · 8m

What’s quietly draining your retirement account every month without your notice? This episode takes a closer look at hidden fees inside retirement portfolios, from management costs to internal fund expenses that don’t always appear on statements. Sean Mason explains why understanding your “all-in” cost matters and how overlooked fees can impact long-term returns. The conversation explores how to evaluate whether fees align with the value of services like income planning, tax strategies, and retirement stress testing, and why reviewing your statements—and asking…