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Wes Moss Featured On WGN’s Midday Fix: What The Happiest Retirees Know

In this interview on WGN’s Midday Fix, Wes Moss – Author, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Strategist at Capital Investment Advisors, discusses the research he and his team conducted on over 2,000 retirees across America. From the 30 habits highlighted in the book, Wes hones in on some of the critical components and habits needed to live out a happy retirement.

3 critical habits mentioned in this interview include:

Habit #1 – Get to at least $500,000 in savings before retirement.

Habit #2 – Have a paid off (or close to paid off) mortgage.

Habit #3 – Create multiple streams of income before retirement.

These habits, along with many others can keep you in the “happy camp” as you move into retirement.

 

 


Original video here.

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