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The Clark Howard Podcast

09.29.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

Sep 29, 2026 · 34m

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Secret to Giving Yourself 'Permission to Spend' in Retirement & Are Pensions Back? Wes dives into new research showing that median-wealth retirees underspend their potential income by 8% – and wealthier retirees underspend by a staggering 47% to 53%. Wes breaks down the psychological difference between spending assets versus spending income streams, and the little-known shift that can give you the "license to spend" without locking your money away in an annuity. Plus, are pensions making a surprise comeback? Wes explores recent Wall Street Journal data showing thousands of companies adding pension-style plans, why workers want them back, and what this means for the future of retirement.…