Why Most Retirement Plans Fail—And How First Principles Planning Changes Everything

Why Most Retirement Plans Fail—And How First Principles Planning Changes EverythingBy: Andrew Hall Published on: 10/04/2025

Traditional retirement planning results in a fragile plan that can collapse the first time the market drops, taxes rise, or life throws a curveball. If you want a truly secure and fulfilling retirement, you can’t just patch the old system. You need to rebuild from the ground up.

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Why Most Retirement Plans Fail—And How First Principles Planning Changes Everything

Escaping the Accumulation Trap: A Better Way to Plan Your Retirement

Escaping the Accumulation Trap: A Better Way to Plan Your RetirementBy: Andrew Hall Published on: 01/04/2025

Most people think the key to a great retirement is saving as much as possible. It's what we've been taught. Save, invest, and hope the pile is big enough to last. But here's the uncomfortable truth: this mindset is a trap. It's what we call the Accumulation Fallacy.

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Escaping the Accumulation Trap: A Better Way to Plan Your Retirement

Do You Own Your Money... Or Does Your Money Own You

Do You Own Your Money... Or Does Your Money Own YouBy: Andrew Hall Published on: 24/03/2025

Most people don’t realize it, but they live in a constant state of fear around money. But the truth is, more money won’t eliminate the fear. Mastery will. Until you learn to take control of your money, money will continue to control you.

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Do You Own Your Money... Or Does Your Money Own You

Want to Spend More in Retirement AND Have More Money?

Want to Spend More in Retirement AND Have More Money?By: Andrew Hall Published on: 17/03/2025

What if you could spend more in retirement, live your dream lifestyle, and still end up with more money than you started with? Sounds impossible? It’s not—if you follow the 5 Fundamentals of Retirement.

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Want to Spend More in Retirement AND Have More Money?

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