Retirement Coffee Talk

The DIY Retirement Trap: Is Your Portfolio Outliving Your Planning?

May 26, 2026·10 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Spending five hours a day managing your own investment portfolio might feel productive, but what critical elements of your retirement plan are falling through the cracks? In this episode of Retirement Coffee Talk, Charisse Rivers of Zinnia Wealth explores the hidden risks of do-it-yourself financial management. From overlooked tax strategies and Medicare rules to the realities of cognitive decline and protecting a surviving spouse, true retirement readiness goes far beyond daily market charts. Discover why even the most dedicated portfolio managers eventually step back to focus on living their retirement years instead of working them. Like this episode?  Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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