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Solopreneurs and The End Of Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans
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Solopreneurs and The End Of Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans

44. Who pays the hustle culture tax?

The shift to solo work isn’t just about work.

It’s changing how we save, invest, and plan for the future.

In the latest episode of The Unobstructed Podcast, Rachael and I got into it.

The Unobstructed Podcast: Episode 04

In this conversation, we explore:

  • Realistic morning routines.

  • Hustle culture’s war on mental health.

  • What happens when employment isn’t connected to retirement planning.

Fewer workers, fewer retirement plans, fewer returns—for everyone.

Because fewer employer-sponsored retirement plans means fewer assets under management for the firms.

“Oh shit”…

Yep, you’re right—this doesn’t just impact freelancers and solopreneurs. It affects everyone’s investments. Like, all of us.

Yeah, you too.

So, if AI agents and solo work are the future, how do we make sure financial security isn’t left behind? Rachael and I also dig into what this means for businesses, firms, and workers.

Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

onward.

-dmac

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