Tim Wood. Certified Financial Fiduciary®

The Safe Money Retirement Show

Join me weekly for discussions about Retirement Tax Planning, Guaranteed Lifetime Income plans, ZERO-LOSS Growth Strategies, Legacy Planning, Long Term Care, Roth Conversions, and more.  Hosted by Certified Financial Fiduciary®, member of Ed Slott's Elite IRA Advisor Group℠, Founder of Safe Money Retirement®, and the #1 Bestselling Author of Safe Money Retirement: Your Game Plan for Success, Tim Wood.  You can get more info and a FREE copy of my book at www. SafeMoneyRetirement.com.

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Tim Wood. Certified Financial Fiduciary®

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Education

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www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

How much longer will Social Security be around, how is it funded, and how can you survive if the benefits drop 19.07.2023

We'll explore the future of Social Security. What are the latest projections of what will happen in the coming years to your Social Security benefits? How is the program funded today? What can you do to overcome the potential reduction in benefits that could be only about 10 years away? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week fo...

How financially sound is YOUR retirement plan and how financially sound are top-rated life insurance companies? 12.07.2023

We'll discuss how a financially sound plan can work for you. Are these Safe Money Retirement plans I talk about financially sound? How safe is life insurance? What guarantee do I have that an insurance company will pay? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retirement safe, REALLY safe!...

What questions do YOU need to answer about planning for your income in retirement now and for the rest of your life? 05.07.2023

We'll explore the questions you should be asking yourself about your income in retirement. What do you need to do to ensure you have enough to cover your expenses no matter how long you live? Is there a way to offset inflation? Can an income plan cover both you and your spouse? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE...

Understanding The Secure Act 2.0 and how it will impact your retirement 28.06.2023

We'll discuss Secure 2.0 which went into effect on Jan 1st of this year and look at the changes that will affect most people. When will your RMDs start? Did they make any changes to Roth accounts? When can you make extra catch-up contributions? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your reti...

Tom Hegna Interview: Part 7 - Why did Tom write his books and what steps does he share in his books that apply to your retirement 21.06.2023

This is part 7 and the final question of my interview with Tom Hegna, a top US Economist and 2-time Bestselling Author. We'll explore why Tom wrote his books and what steps he shares in them to help retirees make a plan. Can you understand the advice top PhDs and Noble Prize winners give about retirement? Would you like a simple step-by-step guide in plain English? Don't you think it&apo...

Tom Hegna Interview: Part 6 - Why do SOME annuities get so much bad press and what can we do to manage inflation 14.06.2023

This is part 6 of my interview with Tom Hegna, a top US Economist and 2-time Bestselling Author. We'll discuss why some annuities get so much bad press and what type of annuities you need to stay far away from. What does Tom think you can do to fight inflation? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how...

Tom Hegna Interview: Part 5 - The 2 most important things to focus on in retirement, how to mitigate taxes, and which type of financial advisor to use 07.06.2023

This is part 5 of my interview with Tom Hegna, a top US Economist and 2-time Bestselling Author. We'll explore what Tom believes are the most important things to put your focus on when you're close to or in retirement. Where are the tax rates going to go? Is there some way to mitigate the risks retirement brings? What should you look for in a financial planner? Don't you think it&ap...

Tom Hegna Interview: Part 4 - How does life insurance factor in retirement planning and how sequence of returns affect you in retirement 01.06.2023

This is part 4 of my interview with Tom Hegna, a top US Economist and 2-time Bestselling Author. We'll discuss how you can use cash-value life insurance to generate a tax-free income in retirement. Can sequence of returns risk sink your retirement ship? What is a retirement death spiral? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week f...

Tom Hegna Interview: Part 3 - How can annuities help retirees and does Tom own annuities himself 24.05.2023

This is part 3 of my interview with Tom Hegna, a top US Economist and 2-time Bestselling Author. We'll explore how annuities can help people in or approaching retirement. Does Tom own annuities for his retirement? What types of annuities does Tom own and why? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to...

Tom Hegna Interview: Part 2 - 7 steps to retirement security and what if you need long term care 18.05.2023

This is part 2 of my interview with Tom Hegna, a top US Economist and 2-time Bestselling Author. We'll discuss the 7 steps Tom has in his latest book on retirement security. What should you leave to your kids? What if you need long-term care?? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retir...

Tom Hegna Interview: Part 1 - Common risks in retirement, why he wrote his books and why timing is everything in retirement 10.05.2023

This is part 1 of my interview with Tom Hegna, a top US Economist and 2-time Bestselling Author. We'll explore what he believes are the most common risks found in retirement and how to overcome them. Why did Tom write his books in the first place? Is timing really that critical to your success in retirement? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers...

How losses REALLY affects your retirement, is no-losses and growth even possible 03.05.2023

We'll discuss how losses can be devastating to your plan for retirement. Did you know a 30% loss needs a 42% gain to get back to even? Do you have the time to regain a BIG loss? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retirement safe, REALLY safe! www. SafeMoneyRetirement.com  

Why a lifetime income stream is the key to happiness in retirement 26.04.2023

We'll explore a study that shows that people are significantly happier in retirement if they have an income floor they can count on. What is an income floor? Why must you have one for your retirement to lower stress and increase joy? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retirement safe...

How to turn a "paper return" on your retirement money into a REAL return 19.04.2023

We'll discuss what a "paper return" is and why it isn't something you can count on if it is still in an at-risk account. How can you realize paper returns and make them real, in-your-pocket returns? Is there any way to plan your retirement with paper returns? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE educ...

The theory of spend-down retirement planning, is the 4% rule dead? 12.04.2023

We'll explore how spend-down retirement planning really works. Can you count on a spend-down plan? Are there better options? Is the 4% rule still valid in this crazy market? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retirement safe, REALLY safe! www. SafeMoneyRetirement.com  

How to insure your risk of market loss in retirement and what are your chances of a loss this year? 05.04.2023

We'll discuss how you can insure your retirement funds from market losses just like you do your property, life, autos, etc. Is there a way to eliminate market loss risk completely while still experiencing growth? What can you do now to protect what you've worked your whole life for? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week f...

Why you need an income floor in retirement and the differences between risks and hazards in retirement 29.03.2023

We'll explore why an income floor is extremely important to your happiness in retirement. Did you know it would take almost 12 years at 6% annual gain to make back a 50% drop in your retirement accounts? Do you have that much time? Can having a sufficient income floor overcome this risk? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week f...

How to control the uncontrollable in your retirement plan and remove all the risks and fees 22.03.2023

We'll discuss ways to control things that are beyond your control in retirement. Is this even possible? Can you really remove all the risk of market losses and the high costs of fees? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retirement safe, REALLY safe! www. SafeMoneyRetirement.com  

The high cost of financial anxiety in retirement and how you can be certain you are safe 15.03.2023

We'll explore the high cost of financial anxiety in your retirement years. Is there a way to completely alleviate the anxiety and know for sure that you are safe? Is safety even possible in this day and age? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retirement safe, REALLY safe! www. SafeMo...

The one question to ask your financial advisor - how to avoid the conspiracy 08.03.2023

We'll discuss the #1 question you should be asking your financial advisor today. How much risk can you afford in your retirement years? Is there a way to be 100% secure that you are "all set"? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retirement safe, REALLY safe! www. SafeMoneyRe...

The retirement game show and how to ensure you win it 02.03.2023

We'll explore ways you can stack the deck in your favor in the retirement game show. Do you know when to say Deal or No Deal? Can you leave YOUR retirement to chance? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retirement safe, REALLY safe! www. SafeMoneyRetirement.com  

Misinformation, its affect on retirement planning, and how to tell truth from the lies 22.02.2023

We'll discuss the impact wrong information can have on your retirement plan. How can you trust that your current plan is the best for you? Is it based on facts and guarantees or hope and hype? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retirement safe, REALLY safe! www. SafeMoneyRetirement.c...

How to avoid falling off a cliff in retirement and what safety measure you can put in place 16.02.2023

We'll explore what truly safe options are available to keep you from falling off the retirement cliff. Are you protected from the fall? What risks are waiting for you at the top of the retirement mountain? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retirement safe, REALLY safe! www. SafeMone...

What your retirement and an Olympic event have in common, when conventional wisdom isn't the best 08.02.2023

We'll discuss how preparing for your retirement and an Olympic event can be similar. Is it all about the preparation or is it more about the strategy? Can you win if you're getting started late? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retirement safe, REALLY safe! www. SafeMoneyRetir...

Secure Act 2.0 - New Retirement Law That WILL Affect YOUR Retirement, What Do You Need To Know? 02.02.2023

We'll explore the changes in YOUR retirement that the new Secure Act 2.0 law, signed in late Dec 2022, will make. Do you know the new RMD ages? What's the deal with Roths?  How will the 92 changes this new legislation brings affect you? Don't you think it's time to ask the right questions and get honest answers? Join me each week for a FREE education on how to keep your retirem...

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