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The Retirement Huddle

Financial and retirement planning guidance with Mark Howard of the Howard Financial Group in Savannah.

Mark has almost three decades of experience in the financial industry, has been published in the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, South Magazine and several other publications. He has also been featured on the Savannah Morning News.

In addition to clients in Savannah, Mark also serves Hilton Head, Bluffton, Statesboro, and the rest of the Low Country.

To get your own Financial Game Plan, contact Mark today at 888-511-PLAN (7526) or go to HowardFinancialGroup.com.

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The 5 Biggest Pain Points in Retirement

Jul 3, 2025

Are you losing sleep over your retirement plan? You’re not alone, and this episode breaks down the most common financial pain points keeping retirees up at night. Mark shares the five biggest fears he sees in his own practice, from outliving savings to the crushing cost of long-term care. But more importantly, he offers clear, realistic strategies to turn worry into confidence and overwhelm into action.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🚫 Avoiding running out of funds in retirement

🧾 Smart tax planning = more money in your pocket

🏥 How long-term care could drain your savings

💲 The fear of walking away from a steady paycheck

📉 How market crashes can hurt your retirement (and what to do about it)

 

Want to get in touch with Mark? 

https://retirementhuddle.com/
mark@howardfinancialgroup.com
888-511-7526