Financial Safari with Coach Pete

Coach Pete joins Thomas, Denise and Jackie for a Halloween-week conversation about the forces that can drain retirement money. The team connects income needs, risk and fees to a personal retirement plan, with a look at Coach Pete's Solving for Income and Unmasking the Monster resources. Call 800-661-7383 or text PLAN to 600-700 to discuss your retirement plan. Financial Safari with Coach Pete . In...

What is each part of your retirement savings meant to do? Coach Pete, Thomas Lipscomb, Denise Reyes and Jackie Selby discuss building a monthly income strategy, assigning money different roles for income and risk, and considering taxes before making retirement decisions. They explore income riders and Coach Pete’s color-coded approach to organizing savings around the retiree, a spouse and what may...

In this episode of Financial Safari , Coach Pete and the team reveal how seemingly small investment fees can quietly compound into significant losses over time. They explain why understanding what you are paying—and balancing growth with protection—becomes increasingly important as retirement approaches. The conversation also explores when it may make sense to lock in market gains, how...

What needs to be in place before you leave a paycheck—or a business—behind? Coach Pete, Thomas Lipscomb, Jackie Selby, and Denise Reyes discuss business succession, buy-sell agreements, key-person insurance, and the questions to ask about how a financial advisor is paid. The conversation connects those decisions with retirement income, market risk, estate planning, and the lifestyle ch...

In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete is joined by former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker for a wide-ranging conversation about the nation’s growing debt, government spending, rising interest costs, and the difficult decisions facing Congress. They discuss potential reforms to Social Security, Medicare, and the healthcare system, along with why fiscal responsibility and long-...

In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and the team discuss why retirement planning should focus on the life you want to live—not simply reaching a certain account balance. The conversation covers market volatility, long-term investing, diversification, inflation, and the importance of creating multiple income streams that can support both essential expenses and the experiences you...

Coach Pete welcomes retirement-income expert and author Tom Hegna to explore the difference between paychecks for essential expenses and playchecks for the travel, hobbies, and experiences that make retirement rewarding. The discussion covers the shift from saving to spending, lifetime income annuities, Roth conversions, long-term care, and the role of life insurance in a legacy plan. Coach Pete a...

In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and the team discuss how a thoughtful retirement plan can help turn savings into dependable income while still allowing room for growth and a future legacy. They explain the “spend and leave” approach, the importance of separating income-producing assets from long-term investments, and how a core-and-explore strategy may help retirees spe...

In this episode of Financial Safari , Coach Pete and the team discuss why the investment strategy that builds wealth during your working years may not be the same strategy that protects your income in retirement. From concentrated company stock and cryptocurrency swings to the traditional 4% withdrawal rule, the conversation explores how market losses can have a much greater impact once regular wi...

In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete are joined by Mike Milligan, founder of One Oak Financial and host of the One-of-a-Kind Financial Show, for a conversation about why dependable income may be the most valuable asset in retirement. They discuss the importance of giving every dollar a purpose, creating a written income plan, and replacing uncertainty with a reliable monthly paycheck. T...

In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete are joined by retirement-income expert and bestselling author Tom Hegna for a conversation about building a retirement designed to provide both security and enjoyment. Tom explains the difference between “paychecks” for essential expenses and “playchecks” for travel, hobbies, and other experiences—and why retirement plan...

In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete discuss how to prepare for retirement with a written plan instead of relying on market performance and guesswork. The conversation explores the dangers of concentrated company stock, excessive risk, hidden fees, non-traded REITs, and other “financial termites” that can quietly weaken a retirement portfolio. Coach Pete also introduces his...

When was the last time you checked your beneficiary forms or calculated what you pay in investment fees? Coach Pete and Thomas Lipscomb welcome financial strategist Phil Graham to examine the details that can quietly change a family’s retirement and legacy plans. The discussion covers beneficiary designations, payable-on-death and transfer-on-death accounts, life insurance, and why a will ma...

A market decline or unexpected job loss can arrive just as you are ready to retire. Coach Pete and the Financial Safari team discuss how to prepare for that transition with a written income plan, a clear understanding of risk, and a strategy for meeting monthly expenses. The conversation explores market timing, AI-driven changes in the workforce, income annuities, and the value of multiple income...

What is each part of your retirement savings supposed to do? Coach Pete and the team explain his green, yellow, and red approach to separating lifetime income, protected savings, and money exposed to market risk. They discuss income riders, the difference between safety and income, and why a retirement plan needs more than an account balance. The episode also explores year-round tax planning, gene...

How could an annuity fit into a retirement income plan? Coach Pete, Jackie Selby, and Thomas Lipscomb discuss the history of annuities, the differences among retirement accounts and income strategies, and the importance of understanding the terms of any product before committing money. The conversation explores income for a surviving spouse, the balance between spending and leaving a legacy, and p...

Should you keep trying to time the market, or start planning around the income you need? Coach Pete and the Financial Safari team discuss why life stage, spending needs, and risk tolerance should guide retirement decisions. They explore the cost of waiting, reacting to headlines, and staying loyal to a strategy that may no longer fit. The conversation covers separating income needs from growth inv...

Many people approaching retirement wonder whether they've saved enough, but the better question may be how to turn those savings into dependable income throughout retirement. In this episode, Coach Pete explains the difference between simply accumulating assets and creating a retirement paycheck designed to support long-term financial confidence. The discussion covers retirement income planning, c...

What do you want retirement to look like—and will your money support it? Coach Pete and the team discuss why planning around a desired lifestyle can be more useful than chasing a larger account balance. The conversation connects everyday goals with dependable income, inflation, investment risk, and the transition out of work. Hear questions to ask about multiple income streams, market downtu...

In this episode of Financial Safari , Coach Pete and the team discuss how retirees can make more confident decisions by understanding the fine print before they buy, borrow, invest, or start drawing income. From big purchases and hidden fees to market risk and rollover mistakes, the conversation highlights the importance of having a written retirement plan instead of relying on guesswork. Listener...

In this episode, Coach Pete walks through the key questions families should answer before retirement, especially when it comes to protecting a spouse, creating reliable income, planning for the home, managing taxes, and leaving a clear legacy. The conversation focuses on turning uncertainty into a written plan that helps loved ones avoid confusion during difficult seasons. Listeners will hear prac...

This episode features a lively discussion on retirement planning, the importance of lifetime income, and strategies to secure financial stability in retirement. Experts share insights on market trends, inflation, and practical steps to avoid common pitfalls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Pete is joined by tax strategist and entrepreneur Alan Grissom for a conversation about indexing, tax strategy, and how technology is changing the way investors manage money. Alan explains the role of indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, why passive strategies often outperform active management, and how direct indexing can give investors more control over their port...

Retirement is not just about how much you have saved; it is about turning those savings into reliable income. In this episode, Coach Pete, Thomas, Morgan, and Carrie talk about the emotional shift from receiving a paycheck to creating one yourself. The conversation touches on AI, scams, 401(k) savings, pensions, market losses, and why retirement planning requires more than simply hoping your inves...

Annuities are getting renewed attention, but many people still misunderstand what they are and how they can fit into a retirement plan. In this episode, Coach Pete, Jackie, and Thomas break down annuities in plain language, from their historical roots to their modern use as a potential source of protected retirement income. The conversation covers how certain annuities may help create income you c...