The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns

What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase "The Big Five?" Is it the five widely known personality traits or perhaps the big five animals from Africa? If you want to learn about the Big Five investments that we use to create stable and renewable income in retirement, then don't miss this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns !

Are you the kind of person that tends toward extremes in your life, or do you prefer to keep it in the middle of the road? Regardless of which type of person you are, you must avoid extremes in your retirement plans. If you want to learn more about retirement planning extremes and how to avoid them, don't miss this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns !

How much money can you comfortably take from your investments when you retire? This is a common question that we often get in our office. If you don't have a good answer, you could run into lots of troubles in retirement, so tune into this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns as we tackle this topic! 

Birthday surprises, surprise trips, financial surprises...Not all surprises are equal. Whether you love or despise them, we all have one thing in common: We don't like bad surprises, especially when it comes to our finances in retirement. If you want to learn how to minimize surprises in your retirement, don't miss this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns ! 

One of our favorite aspects of a new year is the fresh start! It provides an opportunity to reflect on the previous year and put new plans in place. Reviewing financial basics can help lay the foundation for a successful year, and the beginning of the year is the best time to do so. Join us for this special edition of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns as we get back to basics for 2025!

The election is behind us and the Red Sweep of the Presidency, House, and Senate is on everybody’s mind. If you’re wondering how the new administration can affect your retirement plans, you’ve come to the right place. We're breaking it all down for you on this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns !

The end of the year is the perfect time to create and review a year-end financial planning checklist, ideally with a financial advisor. The items included on your checklist may vary depending on your age and situation, but if you are actively saving for retirement (especially if you are already retired or within 15 years of retirement), listen to this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dav...

We often talk about how to plan for and achieve a stress-free retirement as a couple, but many of our clients and listeners are single, divorced, or widowed. In our many years of working with retirees, we have found that there are some unique aspects of retiring single that get overlooked, and their neglect can have an even more significant impact. Join us on this episode of The Retirement Income...

As we exit election season in the United States, did you know that you can have a vote in retirement? When you get to the retirement stage of life, you have the ability to make decisions about your investments, goals, and dreams; these are important aspects of building a stress-free retirement. If you want to learn how to cast your vote for a winning retirement, don't miss this episode of The...

Nobody wants stress and anxiety in retirement, especially after working so hard and sacrificing so much to get there. If you want to learn the keys to a stress-free retirement, you've come to the right place because that's what we're going to reveal to you on this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns . You won't want to miss it!

In almost all of life, there are more than two ways to do something. Even a complex math problem with only one correct answer has many ways to solve for that answer. Did you know that there have always been and will always only be two ways to get return on your money? If you want to learn what those two ways are and how they work, don't miss this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dav...

We all want the same thing from our investments: maximum return with minimum risk. It sounds simple, but it's not easy. If you could improve your return while reducing your risk, you'd want to know how to do it, right? You're in the right place because that's on the menu on this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns !

Have you ever been a coach, or have you ever played on a team without a coach? If you answered "yes" to either of those questions, you know how critical a coach can be, especially if you want to win. If you want to win the game of retirement planning and investing, you won't want to miss this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns as we discuss the importance of hav...

Dreaming about retirement is easy, but planning for a successful retirement is another story. It can be tricky, and if you’re not careful, you may find yourself affected by pitfalls along the way that can be catastrophic to your retirement dreams. We’ll help you avoid those pitfalls on today’s chapter of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns .

As your host of The Retirement Income Show , did you know that Dave is on a mission? Sometimes he even feels like a retirement missionary, helping to save retirees from the whims and narrowness of Wall Street and move towards really seeing the light of investing for pure income in retirement. If you're not sure that you won't run out of money before you run out of life, you don't wa...

When you step into retirement, you need to ensure that you have enough income to satisfy your needs and wants, so it makes sense to have a financial advisor who is an Income Specialist. On this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns , we're discussing the characteristics of an Income Specialist so that you can enjoy your retirement!

Could it be possible that your understanding of the investment terms that your advisor uses is not what he or she means? If you don't understand the terms, you could walk away with a totally different interpretation, and the reality is that your retirement and the dollars you've saved up all of your life could be at risk. Don't miss this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Da...

Planning for retirement often brings up many questions, and we understand it can feel like piecing together a complicated puzzle. On this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns , we're answering some of the most common questions retirees have about achieving a successful retirement, such as: How much money do I need to retire comfortably?  What kind of income can I rely on du...

Did you know that there really are odds and ends when it comes to your retirement? It's fine when the odds and ends are only in your junk drawer but not in your retirement plan. If you want to learn what odds and ends might be in your retirement plan, don't miss this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns !

Retirement can create some uncertainties, and in our many years of helping people plan for retirement, we’ve discovered several common concerns retirees often have. From family dynamics and lifestyle to inflation and financial security (plus lots more!), we’re discussing common retiree concerns and how to address them on this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns . 

We've all heard the expression "Make hay while the sun shines," but we never really know how long the sun is going to shine. When it comes to investing for income, the sun is getting ready to set, so you don't want to miss this special episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns where we're explaining why now is the time to make hay investing for income in your...

You only retire once, so it's important that you get it right. We're sharing some key retirement needs - and a few wants - with you on this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns . 

Have you ever stopped to think about what you really believe regarding investing in your retirement? What has shaped your beliefs in the things that you think about when it comes to investing? Do you know what your advisor really believes? If you're unsure about the answers to those questions, you don't want to miss this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns !

Is it possible that earning a lower rate can be better than earning a higher one?  Understanding this mystifying financial paradox might just save your retirement.  We're revealing that secret for you on today’s episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns . 

Why does the government force you to take money out of your retirement accounts? At what age do you have to begin? How much do you have to take out? What happens if you forget? If you have retirement accounts, don't miss this episode of The Retirement Income Show with Dave Stearns , as we answer these questions and discuss all things Required Minimum Distribution!