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Inflation used to be a background concern in retirement. Not anymore. With people living 25–30+ years after they stop working, the old approach of “just protect principal” doesn’t always hold up. In this video, we talk about why the real risk in modern retirement isn’t just losing money, it’s losing purchasing power over time — and what that shift means for how you think about income. Watch through to the end for ideas to bring to your advisor.
0:00 Introduction to inflation's impact on retirement
0:04 Historical perspective on inflation and short retirements
0:17 Modern retirements now last 30+ years
0:21 Example of dramatic price changes over 30 years
0:33 Traditional focus on principal protection in retirement
0:53 Generation wrongly focused on principal protection
1:02 Shift focus from principal to purchasing power protection
1:11 Modern retirees face purchasing power erosion challenge
1:29 Solution: investments providing rising income over time
1:48 Call to action for retirement income planning