Episode 226: What Gas Station Sushi Can Teach Us About Retirement

Our 2 Cents

Our 2 Cents
Episode 226: What Gas Station Sushi Can Teach Us About Retirement
Sep 03, 2025
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Trust us, this one’s worth it! On today’s Our 2 Cents episode, we’re serving up gas station sushi, Powerball odds, and the bad habits you need to ditch ASAP. Listen in now!

  1. The Gas Station Sushi Equivalent of Retirement Planning:
    • Some things in life are clearly risky like gas station sushi or an email from a Nigerian prince. Trust is a good thing, but in retirement planning, blind trust can be dangerous.
  2. Are the Odds in Your Favor?:
    • Ever wonder how the odds of winning Powerball compare to other unlikely events?
  3. Stop Doing These Things:
    • Stop the mistakes! Here are 5 crucial things Americans need to quit doing—before it’s too late.
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