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Tejas Patel
Founder & Director
Economics
Aayush Chhabra
Co-Founder
Strategy & Research
I Wish I Knew That Earlier
Financial regrets shared by seniors — and the lesson that can help you avoid them.
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“I wish I had saved more, earlier.”
Why time matters more than amount
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“I wish I had saved more, earlier.”
Why time matters more than amount
Even a small head start changes everything — compound interest rewards every year you give it.
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“I wish I had started investing sooner.”
Choosing the right accounts & advisors
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“I wish I had started investing sooner.”
Choosing the right accounts & advisors
Knowing which investment accounts to use — and which advisors to trust — lets you grow wealth with confidence.
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“I wish I had protected my savings from inflation.”
Keeping up with the rising cost of living
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“I wish I had protected my savings from inflation.”
Keeping up with the rising cost of living
Prices rise every year — learn how inflation quietly eats away at cash and what to do about it.
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“I wish I had a real budget for retirement.”
Living well on a fixed income
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“I wish I had a real budget for retirement.”
Living well on a fixed income
A sustainable spending plan makes sure your fixed income lasts as long as you do.
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“I wish I understood Social Security & pensions.”
Claiming at the right time
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“I wish I understood Social Security & pensions.”
Claiming at the right time
Combining Social Security, pensions, and savings the right way can add thousands of dollars per year.
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“I wish I knew the difference between Roth & Traditional IRAs.”
Tax now vs. tax later
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“I wish I knew the difference between Roth & Traditional IRAs.”
Tax now vs. tax later
The tax treatment you choose today affects every withdrawal you make in retirement.
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“I wish I had paid off my debt before retiring.”
Entering retirement debt-free
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“I wish I had paid off my debt before retiring.”
Entering retirement debt-free
Carrying debt into retirement makes a fixed income far harder to live on — here's how to tackle it.
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“I wish I had planned for healthcare costs.”
One of the biggest retirement expenses
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“I wish I had planned for healthcare costs.”
One of the biggest retirement expenses
Medical costs often outpace everything else in retirement — know what Medicare does and doesn't cover.
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“I wish I had recognized scams sooner.”
Protecting yourself from fraud
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“I wish I had recognized scams sooner.”
Protecting yourself from fraud
Fraudsters target seniors every single day — learn the warning signs before it costs you.
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“I wish I had planned my estate & legacy.”
Wills, trusts & passing on assets
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“I wish I had planned my estate & legacy.”
Wills, trusts & passing on assets
A will or trust protects your family, avoids court, and makes sure your wishes are honored.
Take the lesson →Seniors/Communities listed financial issues as a high priority in a survey of ours
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