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07.28.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

28 Jul 2026 · 30 min

What Are The Money Green Zones? & The Happy Retiree Super Power

Are you flying blind when it comes to your retirement savings? Forget the terrifying headlines telling you that you need tens of millions of dollars to retire—that kind of advice often does more damage than good by making your goals feel completely out of reach. In this episode, Wes Moss breaks down brand-new research on what everyday Americans actually have saved and introduces three attainable, concrete "Money Green Zones" where happiness levels and financial autonomy jump dramatically. Plus, Wes reveals the ultimate superpower of happy retirees that has nothing to do with your bank account, and everything to do with your well-being.

Mentioned on the show:

• Betterment Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons - Clark Howard • Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2026 • A Key Investing Lesson to Remember Right Now

Plus, Christa shares your #AskWes questions and Wes gives his take. All this and more on the July 28, 2026, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions: WesMoss.com/ask

We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes. Let us know what you think in the comments!

Learn more about Wes:

• BOOKS BY WES MOSS • Wes Moss, CFP® • Wes Moss - Clark.com

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Links in the notes 8

• https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/investing-retirement/betterment-review/
• https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/investing-retirement/10-best-investment-companies/
• https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/investing-retirement/a-key-investing-lesson-to-remember-right-now/
• https://www.wesmoss.com/ask
• https://wesmossbooks.com/
• https://www.yourwealth.com/team/wes-moss/
• https://clark.com/voices/wes-moss/
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