{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Scars of Scarcity and Your Spending Problem: Fun With Annuities","description":"Most people have more than enough to live well in retirement\u2014but still can\u2019t bring themselves to spend. In this episode, we unpack the \u201cscars of scarcity\u201d that keep you stuck in fear and show you how to finally enjoy the money you worked so hard to earn. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:&amp;nbsp;   Scarcity mindset and emotional money scars   Early-career financial struggles and family stories   Having enough money but still fearing spending   \u201cBuy the drink\u201d as a philosophy for retirement   Enjoying Chapter Two of life and overcoming guilt   &amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways:&amp;nbsp;   Early experiences of not having enough money can leave deep emotional scars that continue to shape financial decisions decades later.   It\u2019s possible to be financially secure and still live as if you\u2019re one emergency away from disaster, simply because old scarcity patterns were never addressed.   Retirement isn\u2019t just about preserving principal; it\u2019s about intentionally using your money to create experiences, memories, and quality of life.   Giving yourself permission to \u201cbuy the drink\u201d is a simple but powerful way to practice letting go of excessive frugality and embracing the present.   You can\u2019t take your money with you, and waiting too long to enjoy it often means missing the most active, vibrant years of your life.   &amp;nbsp; &quot;My job\u2026 is to remind you that life is fleeting.&quot; \u2014&amp;nbsp; Stan The Annuity Man &amp;nbsp; Connect with The Annuity Man:&amp;nbsp; Website: http:\/\/theannuityman.com\/&amp;nbsp; Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com&amp;nbsp; Book: Owner\u2019s Manuals: https:\/\/www.stantheannuityman.com\/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g&amp;nbsp; Get a Quote Today: https:\/\/www.stantheannuityman.com\/annuity-calculator! ","author_name":"\u201cFun With Annuities\u201d The Annuity Man Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.TheAnnuityMan.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42105130\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42105130"}