SUMMARY
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In this episode, I dive deep into the often-misunderstood realm of retirement planning, debunking the myths that might have you believe bonds are the be-all and end-all for a secure financial future. We've been told time and again to play it safe as we age, but I'm here to flip the script and show you how equities - those powerful shares in the great publicly traded companies - could be your secret weapon against inflation and the key to a retirement income that doesn't just last, but grows.

I bring you almost a century of evidence and my personal anecdotes to back up this bold claim, demonstrating the resilience and growth potential of dividends in an uncertain economy. Together, we'll explore why the 'bonds are best' narrative could actually set you up for a slow-motion financial suicide in a world where living costs are relentlessly climbing.

You'll understand how fostering an income through equity investments in formidable companies isn't just smart; it's necessary to outpace inflation and maintain a lifestyle that's not just comfortable, but financially dynamic. I promise that by the end of our chat, you'll be armed with the essential tactics to make your golden years truly shine.

So, join me as we step confidently into a discussion that could very well redefine your approach to retirement. Let's grow that retirement income together!

TAKEAWAYS
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00:00 Owning Shares for Retirement Income
06:33 Importance of Long-Term Equity Investing

QUOTES
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"Wealth is created by owning businesses, and the reluctance to invest in such businesses is often due to fear stirred by the 'Gathering Darkness'—a blend of negative media narratives."

"Fixing your income in a rising cost world is financial suicide. It's slow-motion suicide, but suicide nonetheless."

"The only investments you can passively own that feature an active refusal to lose money any longer than necessary are the shares of the great publicly traded businesses of the US and the world."

ABOUT MINDFUL MONEY
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Do you struggle with money? You’re not alone.
Money is a means, not an end. It’s a necessity of life for sure, but more money does not always guarantee a “good life”. Money enables many aspects of modern life, but as a dominant consideration it becomes destructive.
The paradox is that more time and energy spent on personal finance does NOT create better outcomes. Unlike many other parts of life, we can’t create better outcomes by being smarter, spending more time, or putting in more effort.
Join Mindful Money author and experienced 40-year investor Jonathan DeYoe as he shares stories from artists, authors, entrepreneurs, and other advisors about how they mindfully minimize their need to think about money and get more out of life.
If you aren’t happy with your finances, feel like money takes more time that it should, or want to place your financial decisions into the broader context of your life, this show is for you.
Each episode will draw the line between the “enough” activities that the academics tell us are additive to family outcomes, and those “little bit more” efforts that take time and sap energy, but do NOT improve outcomes.

MINDFUL MONEY RESOURCES
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