5 Major Events From 2025 That Impacted Retirement Plans

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A lot happened in 2025: political swings, stubborn inflation, new tax rules, and even a historic government shutdown. But headlines alone don’t determine your retirement outcome; how you respond to them does. In this episode, Ryan uncovers the five biggest financial events of the year and what actually mattered for long-term planning. The noise will change in 2026, but the strategy that creates confidence stays the same.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:
🌍 Tariffs: Market reactions and volatility
📈 Inflation: Why prices still feel high
🏦 High-Yield Savings: Making cash work harder
🚨 Government Shutdown: Why emergency funds matter
🏢 Federal Resources: Support for government employees


0:00 – Intro
1:10 – Tariffs on “Liberation Day”
4:18 – Inflation Persisted Throughout 2025
7:29 – High-Yield Savings Accounts Stayed Strong
10:17 – One Big Beautiful Bill”
12:23 – 43 Day Government Shutdown


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