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.
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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