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The thing about assassins in the real world is that they’re sneaky and you don’t see them coming. The same is true for retirement planning. It’s not always the obvious threats that do the most damage. It’s the ones that creep in quietly, unnoticed, and unplanned for. In this episode, Wade breaks down what he calls the “retirement assassins,” those stealthy financial risks that can sneak up and completely derail your retirement if you’re not careful.

Wade walks through the biggest threats he sees time and time again: like inflation, losing a spouse, or just living longer than you planned for. These aren’t flashy risks, but they’re real, and they can quietly eat away at your savings if you’re not paying attention. The good news? With the right plan in place, none of them have to take you out. This episode is all about spotting the silent threats before they strike, so you can defend your retirement before it ever gets ambushed.

For this week’s Kingdom Minute, Wade reminds listeners that while we talk a lot about financial planning, it’s important to remember that trusting God doesn’t mean avoiding preparation. Scripture supports thoughtful, wise planning (Proverbs 21:5, 24:27, and 15:22), and biblical figures like Noah and Joseph are clear examples of faithful planners. Planning allows you to align your resources with God’s purpose, create margin for generosity, and act with intention.

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

📉 Inflation: the slow and steady threat to your income

🏥 Long-term care: the most avoided conversation in retirement

💸 Taxes: today’s rates won’t last forever

🕊️ Widowhood: financial strategies for life’s hardest moment

⏳ Longevity: when a long life becomes a financial risk

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