Retirement Income

Learn how to coordinate retirement income, distributions, liquidity, taxes, and legacy goals. Explore the tradeoffs among retirement accounts, insurance, investments, Social Security, and other income-producing tools.

How Much Do I Need to Retire? Rethinking the Number, the Risk, and the Cash Flow

By Rachel Marshall / December 29, 2025 / Comments Off on How Much Do I Need to Retire? Rethinking the Number, the Risk, and the Cash Flow

The Couple With $8.5 Million… and One Salad “Bruce, I’m afraid we’re going to run out of money.” He had over $8.5 million across different accounts. They were in their early 70s. On paper, they were far ahead of where most people ever get. But his fear was so real that when they went out…

Retirement Plan Reality Check: Build Income, Reduce Risk, and Stay in Control

By Rachel Marshall / November 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Retirement Plan Reality Check: Build Income, Reduce Risk, and Stay in Control

We went live, the chat exploded, and a listener voiced what so many feel but rarely say out loud: “I’ve followed the rules—so why doesn’t my Retirement Plan feel safe?” Bruce gave me the look that says, “Let’s tell the truth.” Because we’ve seen it over and over: neat projections, tidy averages, and a plan…

Is Cash Value Life Insurance Enough for Retirement?

By Rachel Marshall / April 28, 2025 / Comments Off on Is Cash Value Life Insurance Enough for Retirement?

Today, Bruce and I want to unpack a question we frequently encounter: Is cash value life insurance enough for retirement? It’s a compelling question, but one without a simple yes or no answer. The effectiveness of cash value life insurance as your primary retirement vehicle heavily depends on your personal discipline, your overall financial strategy,…

Becoming Your Own Banker, Part 19: The Retirement Trap

By Rachel Marshall / December 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Becoming Your Own Banker, Part 19: The Retirement Trap

Prepare to see retirement in a new light as we dissect the traditional financial paradigm and question the perceived desirability of retirement. We promise to challenge your current beliefs and open your eyes to the pitfalls of relying solely on government plans for a secure financial future, and why we call it the retirement trap.…

Inflation, Pensions, and Infinite Banking Q&A

By Rachel Marshall / February 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Inflation, Pensions, and Infinite Banking Q&A

Considering Infinite Banking, got questions? We love your questions because we know that gaining clarity and getting answers frees you up to make decisions about your financial life. And chances are if you’re asking, someone else is too! Today, we’re tackling audience questions on inflation, pensions, and infinite banking. To get more clarity on common…

Tax-Free Retirement is a Bad Idea

By Rachel Marshall / January 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Tax-Free Retirement is a Bad Idea

Want tax-free retirement income? Tax-free money in retirement sounds amazing… at first glance. But before you dive into this strategy, there are three things you need to know about why “Tax-Free Retirement” is a really bad idea. To find out exactly why you shouldn’t set up your financial game plan for tax-free retirement… tune in…

Using Reverse Mortgages in a Responsible Retirement Income Plan, with Dr. Wade Pfau

By Rachel Marshall / October 31, 2022 / Comments Off on Using Reverse Mortgages in a Responsible Retirement Income Plan, with Dr. Wade Pfau

Reverse mortgages are becoming more mainstream. But to benefit from using one, you need to understand how to incorporate it into a responsible retirement income plan. So exactly what is a reverse mortgage? What role should it fill in your retirement planning? And should you open a reverse mortgage early or as a last resort?  To…

3 Benefits of Whole Life Insurance in Your Retirement Plan, with Dr. Wade Pfau

By Rachel Marshall / September 5, 2022 / Comments Off on 3 Benefits of Whole Life Insurance in Your Retirement Plan, with Dr. Wade Pfau

Most people don’t see the need for life insurance in their later years, let alone the benefit of whole life insurance in their retirement plan. By retirement, you may expect to have your home paid off, and not have the same income needs as before. You may even decide you’re not retiring at all if…

The Secure Act: Important Changes to Your IRA that You Need to Know

By Rachel Marshall / February 15, 2021 / Comments Off on The Secure Act: Important Changes to Your IRA that You Need to Know

If you’re planning to leave an inheritance to your children, there’s a new rule in the Secure Act that will probably cause your kids to pay more taxes if you pass on your retirement plan. Today, we’re discussing how the Secure Act, passed in 2019, affects your retirement plans and may front-load taxes to kids…

Sequence of Returns Risk: How to Get the Most Investment Income Without Running Out of Money

By Rachel Marshall / August 24, 2020 / Comments Off on Sequence of Returns Risk: How to Get the Most Investment Income Without Running Out of Money

Did you know there’s a secret hiding in plain sight that average rates of return will never tell you? In this episode, we’ll discuss the Sequence of Returns and the risk they pose to your future income. Then, we’ll show you exactly how to minimize the risk. We’ll also look at how to mitigate sequence…

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