Many people believe retirement is simply about saving enough and paying off debt but what if the real danger is inflation quietly cutting your buying power in half? In this powerful conversation on Bartelle’s Money Talk, we sit down with Eric Mitchell, Chief Revenue Officer at NEXA Mortgage, to discuss why traditional “planned retirement” often fails and why cash flow may matter more than being debt-free.

Eric explains how inflation changes everything, why living longer can create unexpected financial pressure (especially with rising medical costs), and why relying only on a 401(k) may not be enough. We also dig into the difference between “bad debt” and strategic debt, how rental income can rise with inflation, and why owning assets can create stability in uncertain times. ...