Providence Financial Retirement Show with Anthony Saccaro

The stock market has averaged over 6% annually over the last 20 years. So if you're only withdrawing 4% per year during that time, your portfolio will will have gotten bigger, right? Don't be so sure! During this episode, Anthony discusses the math behind investing for income and why a 4% yield may be better than a 6% total return! Take a listen to find out why!

As technology improves, most things tend to get better and more efficient over time. But it this true of the financial industry? Or has the financial services industry actually gotten worse? Take a listen as Anthony provides his insight while answering this question.

I'm patriotic and pay my fair share of tax but I don't pay a dime more than I'm required to! In this show, I discuss different ways that you may be able to save taxes over the long run. And there's a twist...because how you've been saving all these years may be dead wrong! Take a listen to find out why!

We all would like to think that the stock market will never crash again and that it will only be smooth sailing ahead. But we all know that this isn't likely. And if market calamity happens at the wrong time for you, it may cause you to not be able to retire, or to have to cut back on your lifestyle! In this episode, Saccaro talks about how you can position yourself so that you are protected regar...

What changes may occur under a Biden presidency? He is going to raise taxes, increase the social security income threshold, push for more stimulus and more. In this episode, Anthony discusses some of the major change you may see under President Biden.

It's not a far cry to say that 2020 is the most interesting year with the most changes that the world has seen. But with all of the changes comes opportunity. In this episode, Anthony discusses a tax strategy for those who are subject to required mandatory distributions that is only available in 2020. Once 2021 is ushered in, this strategy is gone! Take a listen to find out whether you may benefit...

The media is talking a lot about the V shaped recovery that the stock market has had since it's collapse in March because of Coronavirus. But what about a W shaped recovery? Is this possible? To find out, listen to this episode during which Anthony explains not only what a W shaped recovery is as well as what you can do to protect yourself should this happen again? (hint: the stock market has had...

If you haven't set up a retirement plan, then you can only guess as to what the outcome might be. Many retirees are flying  by the seat of their pants because they don't know how to properly set up a plan. If you want to be purposeful with your retirement and not let it happen accidentally, listen to this episode as Anthony discusses the four different types of planning you should do to have a suc...

Are you confused about the different types of financial advisors? There advisors who get paid commission and those who get paid a fee. Some advisors are generalists and some are specialists. Some work for a large firm and some are independent. How do you choose the right advisor to help you navigate your retirement? That is exactly what Anthony discusses in this episode. If you want to make sure y...

The volatility is back and some retirees are wondering whether this is like what happened in 2007 when the market dropped nearly 60%. In this episode, Anthony discusses whether this is true and what you need to be thinking if you're retired or going to be retiring soon.

Retirement is the most important and expensive purchase you'll ever make so you should protect it! Unfortunately, a single long term care event can wipe it out very quickly. Listen to this episode to find out how to protect yourself!

Would you ever set out on a road trip without knowing where you're going? Then why would you do that with your retirement? In this episode, Anthony explains why goal setting is so critical for having a successful retirement.

How many ways can inflation kill your retirement? In this episode, we talk about three (unexpected) ways that the silent killer can wreck your golden years and what you can do to protect yourself.

Inflation has been called the silent killer and, if you don't prepare for it, it may silently kill your retirement. Listen to this episode to find out how to protect yourself from this slow growing cancer.

In the next couple of weeks, our country will go through what will most likely be the contested--and most important-- presidential election in history! What is likely to happen to the economy if Biden wins? And how do you protect yourself? Listen to this show to find out Anthony's thoughts!

Although no one knows what is going to happen next in the world of economics or politics, you need to be prepared either way! How do you do that? Listen to this show as Anthony answers that question!

During this show, we talk about John who bought $4,500 of Apple stock 20 years ago! How much is it worth today? We also talk about Mary who is a nurse who has a sizable 403B and doesn't need the money. What is the best way to pass these funds to her daughter? In this show, we will answer both of these questions!

In this episode, I discuss what the worst case scenario may be as a result of Coronavirus with regards to your retirement. What can you do to protect yourself? Take a listen to find out!