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Retirement Crisis on Main Street: Inflation, 401k Mistakes, and Smart Planning with Erik Weir

Retirement Crisis on Main Street: Inflation, 401k Mistakes, and Smart Planning with Erik Weir

Update: 2025-12-12
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In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with financial expert and author Erik Weir to break down the growing challenges facing American workers as they try to save for retirement. From inflation eroding purchasing power to the widening gap between high earners and middle- and lower-income households, they unpack the economic forces making financial security harder to achieve. Erik explains the most common 401k mistakes, how Federal Reserve policies are shaping retirement outcomes, and what workers can do now to strengthen their long-term financial position. He also outlines retirement plan options for small businesses, offers his economic outlook heading into 2026, and shares actionable insights from his new book, Who’s Eating Your Pie? Whether you're a business owner, a saver, or someone feeling the pressure of today’s economy, this episode delivers practical strategies to help you protect—and grow—your financial future.

Purchase Erik's Book HERE | https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Eating-Your-Pie-Essential/dp/1637630557

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Retirement Crisis on Main Street: Inflation, 401k Mistakes, and Smart Planning with Erik Weir

Retirement Crisis on Main Street: Inflation, 401k Mistakes, and Smart Planning with Erik Weir

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