“I’ve got $1 million in the bank, what do I do with it?” Mailbag episode

“I’ve got $1 million in the bank, what do I do with it?” Mailbag episode

Published: December 24, 2025

Duration: 16:36

Hitting the milestone of $1 million in the bank should feel like financial freedom, but for many people approaching retirement, it’s the moment where the fear kicks in.


When a term deposit matures and you’re suddenly responsible for a seven-figure lump sum, the pressure to “not mess it up” can feel overwhelming.


That’s exactly the situation in today’s Ask the Experts episode. Our listener is 59, single, mortgage-free, and ready to retire soon, but unsure what to do with the $1 million they’ve worked their whole life to save.


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