In this episode of Watts on Wealth, Barry Watts and Jeremy Zickefoose break down what’s really happening with big tech, AI, and the noise surrounding “the end” of tech investing. While headlines try to stir fear, the reality is far more nuanced—and far more relevant to your retirement plan.

They also dive into why cookie-cutter financial advice fails, how true retirement planning should be customized to your life, and the risks of relying on outdated rules like the 4% rule. From Monte Carlo simulations to real-world income planning, this episode highlights the difference between guessing and actually knowing your numbers.

Plus, the conversation shifts to one of the biggest overlooked threats to retirement: healthcare and long-term care costs. With expenses potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars, having a plan in place isn’t optional—it’s essential.



If you want clarity on your retirement, your taxes, and whether your current plan actually works, this episode lays out what to look for—and what to avoid.

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Be sure to listen to Watts on Wealth with Barry Watts every Sunday at 8:30am on Springfield’s Talk 104.1 FM

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J. Barry Watts

Springfield’s WealthCare Corporation