Fear the Instagram Retirement

The Aaron Katsman Show · Mar 18, 2026 · 8m

Is social media giving you a completely unrealistic picture of retirement? From luxury travel to “living your best life,” Instagram and other platforms are filled with images of what retirement is supposed to look like. But for many people, trying to keep up with that version of retirement can lead to serious financial mistakes. In this episode, I break down what I call the “Instagram retirement trap” and why comparing your financial reality to what you see online can be dangerous. We spend decades saving and planning for retirement. The last thing you want is to undo that discipline by…