Are you saving so much for retirement that it’s squeezing your life today? In this episode, Steve’s answering a smart viewer question about finding the right balance between preparing for the future and living fully in the present. Steve dives into Dennis’s situation: a high-income earner who’s maxing out multiple retirement accounts yet still feels like he’s living paycheck to paycheck.
This episode zooms out to explore the real risk of over-saving: sacrificing the “now” for a future that isn’t guaranteed. Steve shares practical tips on how to assess if you’re on track, what warning signs to watch for, and how temporary slowdowns in saving can sometimes be the healthiest move, when done with intention. You’ll also hear stories from clients who looked back with regret, not because they didn’t save, but because they missed chances to enjoy the ride.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
🧭 How to tell if you’re ahead, behind, or right on track
💸 Warning signs you may be sacrificing too much for retirement
😵💫Why generic retirement benchmarks can mislead you
🛑 When it’s okay to slow down retirement contributions in the short term
💡 Why “spending some now” might be smarter than you think
0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Listener Question
1:33 – Risks of Over-Saving
4:48 – The Real Benchmark: Your Personal Plan
7:20 – Red Flags That You Might Be Overdoing It
9:20 – Is It Okay to Slow Down Saving?
11:15 – Insight for Savers in Different Life Stages
Resources
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