Cover Your Assets with Logan and Don

Silence is not advice. A quiet fee is not real planning. Logan Marcus and Don Spini kick off the new year with a blunt reality check: too many retirees are paying for comfort instead of control. From lazy advising and missing income plans to sequence-of-returns risk, Roth tax time bombs, and unfunded estate documents, this episode dismantles the illusion that “nothing going wrong yet” means you ar...

Most people think they are "protected" because nothing has gone wrong yet. This week, Logan Marcus and Don Spini dismantle that false sense of security—starting with the missing estate “wall” that leaves families exposed to probate, courts, and chaos. They call out advisors who collect fees without delivering real planning, expose the Roth tax time bomb hiding in plain sight, and explain...

Logan and Don pull back the curtain on pooled mutual funds, exposing hidden fees, lack of control, and why “headline gains” often turn into fluff when you actually need income. Then they show how real planning—stress-testing your portfolio, building reliable income streams, and putting a simple, funded estate plan in place—creates a wall that protects both your lifestyle now and your family later.

You spent decades building your retirement — but the IRS wants the biggest slice. Logan and Don reveal why most retirees unknowingly make the government their largest beneficiary and how measured Roth conversions let you buy them out while taxes are still on sale. They expose the brutal cost of doing nothing — missed tax windows, forced distributions, probate traps, and loyalty to advisors who col...

A will is not enough, an unfunded trust is just paper, and an IRA without a strategy is a tax bomb waiting to go off. Logan and Don break down why families end up in probate, why “lazy advising” can cost retirees dearly, and why your advisor’s plan may be clearer than your own. If you want protection, clarity, and a real income plan—not guesswork—this episode shows you how to get inside the wall.

You built your retirement like a castle — but if the drawbridge is down, the IRS is already inside and waiting to take a bite out of your savings. Logan and Don break down the tax time bomb, the power of Roth conversions, and how to seal your financial walls before rates rise.

Estate planning, taxes, hidden fees, and income planning collide in this episode as Logan and Don expose the blind spots that quietly drain retirements. Learn how to protect your family, your money, and your future with a plan that actually works.

Most people think they have a fiduciary—until Logan and Don expose the truth: salespeople posing as planners, disappearing advisors, hidden fees, and “pie chart” portfolios calling themselves a plan. This episode pulls back the curtain on what real fiduciary care looks like, why most advisors fall short, and how true planning can change your entire retirement future.

Most people hear “Roth conversion” and either do nothing or do it all at once—both can be costly. Logan and Don break down the wise approach: measured, strategic, tax-smart conversions that protect your income, shrink future IRS hits, and keep your retirement firmly in your control.

That big IRA balance you’re proud of? The IRS is proud of it too. Logan and Don unpack the “silent partner” problem lurking inside every traditional 401(k) and IRA — and how rising tax rates and RMDs can quietly erode your savings. They reveal how measured Roth conversions can legally buy out your IRS partner, protect your Medicare premiums, and secure tax-free growth for life. Waiting is not a pl...

Most investors don’t realize they’re funding their advisor’s lifestyle instead of their own goals. Logan and Don expose the telltale signs of complacent advisors and lay out how real income planning replaces guesswork with guaranteed results. Learn how to cut fees, demand accountability, and make every dollar serve your future—not theirs. Every quarter counts, and so does every decision you make.

Tax-deferred accounts are ticking time bombs. Logan and Don break down how RMDs, future rate hikes, and hidden taxes threaten every traditional retirement plan. Discover how Roth conversions and strategic withdrawals can buy out your silent partner—the IRS—before it’s too late. Control the taxes now or they’ll control you later.

Income, not accumulation, drives a secure retirement. Logan and Don show how taxes, timing, and sequence of returns can make or break your plan—and how to build income that lasts regardless of market swings. They reveal the tools to stabilize cash flow, protect purchasing power, and control your tax bracket. It’s not about big balances—it’s about smart withdrawals.

Logan and Don dig into the difference between commission-driven sales and true fiduciary advice. They reveal how lazy advising, cookie-cutter portfolios, and vague “reviews” quietly drain your future income. Learn how to demand transparency, personalized strategy, and proactive service from anyone handling your money. If your advisor isn’t educating you, they’re billing you.

Estate planning is not about wealth — it’s about family. Logan and Don bust the myths around cost and complexity and explain how modern tools like Wealth.com make trusts and wills easy and affordable. They stress funding your trust properly and keeping documents updated so your loved ones avoid probate and stress. Build the wall around your assets before the state builds one for you. 

The IRS is your uninvited retirement partner — until you buy them out. Logan and Don lay out how Roth conversions create tax-free income for life and why paying tax now can mean freedom later. They discuss timing, partial conversions, and how to avoid required minimum distributions that can drain your nest egg. This is the episode that turns IRS liabilities into lifetime liberty. 

Ever feel ghosted by your advisor while their fees still hit your account? Logan and Don expose the “silent paycheck” phenomenon and show how to spot when you’re paying for a service you’re not receiving. They walk listeners through what a real fiduciary relationship looks like — constant communication, tax strategy, and income planning that evolves with your life. Stop letting loyalty cost you mo...

Logan and Don reveal the silent killer of most retirements — taxes. They explain why ignoring tax strategy can cost more than housing and healthcare combined, and how smart Roth conversions and timing Social Security can save hundreds of thousands. This episode breaks down why CPAs look backward while real planning looks forward. The goal is simple: keep the IRS out of your retirement, once and fo...

Logan and Don open with a discussion on required minimum distributions and how to avoid the penalty and be proactive in tax moves.  The conversion when moves to the delicate strategy of doing Roth conversions and how they can determine if they are right for you.  They also give tips on determining if you are with the right financial professional for your retirement.

Logan and Don delve into the interconnectedness of estate planning and retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach. The speakers discuss various strategies for asset protection, tax efficiency, and the significance of beneficiary designations. They highlight the risks of not having an estate plan and the benefits of Roth conversions, while also addressing common misconce...

Logan Marcus and Don Spini discuss various new investment options for retirement, including thematic ETFs and RILAs (Registered Index Linked Annuities). They emphasize the importance of diversification, understanding annuities, and the role of income planning in retirement. The conversation also covers strategies for managing required minimum distributions (RMDs), the benefits of Roth conversions,...

In this episode, Logan Marcus and Don Spini discuss essential strategies for retirement planning, focusing on tax-free income, health savings accounts, social security implications, and the role of annuities. They emphasize the importance of proactive tax strategies, adjusting plans for inflation, and the complexities of estate planning, especially for blended families. The conversation highlights...

In this conversation, Logan Marcus and Don Spini discuss the critical financial red zone, which encompasses the five to ten years leading up to retirement. They emphasize the importance of maximizing savings, understanding tax strategies, and creating a comprehensive retirement income plan. The discussion also covers real estate investment decisions, Roth conversions, and the significance of align...

Why pay the IRS over and over when you can buy them out for good? Logan and Don dive deep into the math and mindset of tax-free retirement. Learn how to structure your conversions, time your income, and build a legacy that grows tax-free long after you are gone.

A pile of money is not a plan. Logan and Don explain how to turn decades of saving into a reliable income stream that lasts for life. From the “three-bucket” system to guarding against inflation and healthcare shocks, this episode is a blueprint for financial peace of mind.