The Safe Money Retirement Show

In this week's episode, we'll discuss some recent research on the 4% rule in retirement and what you can do to ensure better results in your retirement. What will you do if you follow the 4% rule and still run out of money before you run out of life? What if you could get substantially more than 4% and never outlive it? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions...

In this week's episode, we'll explore what 5 top investment firm analysts say is the outlook for 2025 and what it will mean for you. Will there be a bear market in 2025? How much risk are you willing to take? What are the current market indicators saying? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now? Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Ti...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss the 4 possible outcomes in retirement and how you can influence where you wind up. Will you retire because you have to or because you want to? Will you have to work after retirement? Is there something you are passionate about that you can do after you retire? What plans need to be put in place to help you achieve your desired outcome? Isn't it...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss why it's so important to make a plan for long-term care with multi-bestselling author Tom Hegna. What if you have medical issues and cannot get approved for a traditional LTC plan? What is the difference between what you need and what you want your income to do in retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions no...

In this week's episode, we'll explore if being a do-it-yourself investor makes sense in retirement and what an optimal plan looks like with multi-bestselling author Tom Hegna. Is there a wise plan for younger people to follow to be in a great position for retirement? Does someone really need a retirement expert to help them plan their retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the...

In this week's episode, we'll explore how doctors have proven that loneliness can be as harmful as smoking in retirement. What can you do to avoid the "sickness" of loneliness in retirement? How can you stay plugged into your social network after you retire?  Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now? Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestsel...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss if replacing bonds with annuities in retirement makes sense with multi-bestselling author Tom Hegna. Why would a retiree want to have annuities instead of bonds? Why do some people think they don't like annuities? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now? Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author T...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss whether it's possible to completely eliminate longevity risk. What are your chances of living well beyond your expected lifespan? How should you plan your retirement income so you know you won't run out of money before you run out of life? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now? Join Certified Financial Fidu...

In this week's episode, we'll explore if guaranteed lifetime income is too good to be true with multi-bestselling author Tom Hegna. What are the risks to the companies offering these plans? What is retirement alpha and how does it apply to retirement income? Why are mortality credits vital to your income plan in retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questi...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss how you can retire without worrying about your income in retirement in today's world without pensions. How can you guarantee a lifetime income like a pension if you don't work for a company that offers a pension? How can you structure your income in retirement to cover your expenses now and higher prices due to inflation later? Isn't i...

In this week's episode, we'll explore why it is so important to work with a Social Security expert when planning your retirement with world-class economist Tom Hegna. How much is your Social Security benefit worth? How does the survivor benefit work in Social Security? What can you do to plan for retirement if you've never trusted the market? Isn't it time to get answers to the...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss if it is possible to transfer the risks in retirement to a top-rated insurance company. How can you completely remove the risk of running out of money before you run out of life? What are the options to remove the risk of a market event wiping out your life savings? How can you eliminate the risk of a long-term care event destroying your plan? Isn&ap...

In this week's episode, we'll explore the wisdom my friend Tom Hegna shares in his bestselling book Don't Worry, Retire Happy. What does having a plan really mean? How can you protect your savings from inflation? Is having a guaranteed lifetime income important? What about long-term care? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now? Join Certified Financi...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss the most common risks in retirement and some potential solutions. Can you overcome inflation risk? How can you ensure you won't run out of money before you run out of life? What can you do to wipe out market risk and sequence of returns risk from your portfolio? How can your beneficiaries get a 100% tax-free benefit for pennies on the dollar whe...

In this week's episode, we'll explore the impact of when you retire on your income in retirement. Will working a little longer really change your plan? How much does working one year longer add to your projections? How can you know the best time to retire? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now? Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author T...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss how wise words from a hockey legend can help you in your retirement. Is it possible to plan for what might happen in the future? What do you need to do to keep your eye on the puck? What should a younger person do if they receive a large inheritance to be prepared for retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now...

In this week's episode, we'll explore how having an expert in retirement planning is different from having a lifelong financial advisor. Does your current planner have expertise in retirement income and how would be safest to take an income from your accounts that will last as long as you live? What is your retirement income plan? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss how you can create a hedge for inflation in your retirement income plan. What is an income floor? How can you plan ahead for inflation, medical expenses, or anything else in the future? Is it possible to retire with confidence in your income for the rest of your life? What is an income gap? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement qu...

In this week's episode, we'll explore the different ways to take withdrawals from your retirement accounts. What is the smartest way? Is it the same for everyone? How can you keep from getting scammed out of your hard-earned money? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now? Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a d...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss the US debt and how that will impact your retirement. Is your IRA a tax trap? How should you pay the taxes due on all your tax-deferred accounts? Is it possible to not pay taxes at all on tax-deferred money? Can you live with the worst-case scenario in your retirement plan? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now? Join...

In this week's episode, we'll explore the facts about longevity and how you need to plan for living longer than you think. What are the top 8 factors that help with longevity?  What is the difference between a bear market and a bull market? How do bears and bulls impact your plan? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now? Join Certified Financial Fiduciary®...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss how to wisely make the transition from accumulation to distribution of retirement funds. What is the preservation phase and how does that impact your retirement plan? How can you know where you'll be with your income 20 or 30 years into retirement? How can you "opt-out" of market risk? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough ret...

In this week's episode, we'll explore if longevity insurance can actually increase longevity. What is longevity insurance? How can it impact your retirement years? What is the difference between a financial plan and an income plan? Which is more important in retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now? Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tim Wood e...

In this week's episode, we'll discuss how to plan forward in case cognitive decline becomes an issue. How can a guaranteed lifetime income help? What types of growth plans are best to deal with this issue? Are there "set it and forget it" plans that can bring peace of mind to help overcome this challenge? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?...

In this week's episode, we'll explore how you can only have wins in your retirement plan. What if your retirement could be on an elevator that only goes up and never goes down due to any market event? How can you only have wins in YOUR retirement income and growth plans and no chances of losses? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now? Join Certified Finan...