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June in Washington State is 62 with $2.5 million saved and a $350,000 pension on the table. Should she take the lump sum or the monthly check for life? Spoiler alert: there's a 3-to-1 vote in the stud...
Often times retirees like to stay busy with a “Side Gig”. In this episode we delve into a number of ways retirees sometimes continue to work either part time or for a limited period of time in their e...
In this post, we discuss how you can use the Actuarial Approach and its funded status metric to help you feel more confident about your spending plan in retirement. It is a follow-up to our post of Ja...
Roger Whitney kicks off a new series on decluttering for retirement, explaining how the accumulation of “stuff”—from physical belongings to financial accounts to relationships—can unconsciously shape ...
These are the best annuity providers chosen by Kiplinger readers.
Incorporating housing wealth and lifetime annuities in your retirement income plan can offer a significant tax-cost advantage over an investment-only plan.
Along with CDs, fixed-rate annuities often pay more than money market funds and savings accounts. If you’re nervous about them, here’s one way to test the water.
Football can teach retirement investors a lot about managing risk. And if predictions of a markets slump are accurate, one strategy will be particularly useful.
Annuities bought years ago may no longer reflect clients' needs or the economy. Conducting thorough reviews will optimize their finances and grow your business.
Increasing longevity means you could outlive the money you've saved for retirement. Social Security may not bridge the gap, but an income annuity could help.
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on how to build your own retirement AND support your kids financially, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 575. "Lloyd and Diane" in Mo...
Author Ethan Lohr shares how the four buckets retirement income strategy helps retirees behavior-proof their retirement. Many retirees face one similar problem that they struggle to name: the emotiona...
An annuity is basically you telling your money: “Stop wandering around and pay me like rent every month.” And your money says, “Okay, fine,” and does it. ? The Three Types (Explained Like Family Membe...
Instead of worrying about the markets and running out of money in retirement, you might consider buying an annuity that guarantees you a lifetime income.
We all know it's important for advisors to look out for the best interest of their clients. In this episode we discuss important red flags to watch out for when considering a client/advisor relationsh...
Combining a QLAC with a HECM can help mass affluent retirees secure guaranteed lifetime income, tax advantages and liquid savings to cover late-in-life expenses.
? Show Notes Wade Pfau, author of The Retirement Planning Guidebook and creator of the Retirement Income Style Awareness (RISA®) assessment joins Roger for a wide-ranging conversation on the big quest...
Juan and Mary in Brooklyn are 49 and 48 with $2.2 million saved. Can Juan afford to retire early, or just walk away if he gets fired? And if they get divorced, yikes - but does the math still work? Th...
Different types offer different levels of potential risk. Here's how to choose wisely, from an annuities pro.
In this episode, James walks through four of the most common income strategies retirees consider today and why many people are still using outdated math for a 2026 retirement. The question is not just...
Retirement is a new lifestyle and there are a number of adjustments that folks go through during this life changing event. On this episode we discuss 5 specific “Must Do's” with the objective of provi...
Joe and Big Al spitball two sides of the retirement equation, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 570. Daniel in Texas is 40 and worrying about how to support Mom and Dad if their money r...
I manage mine. We had a money manager, but discovered after decades with him that he was collecting a 1% management fee plus there were commissions on some purchases as well as high loads on other fun...
An "all-asset" strategy would integrate housing wealth and annuities with traditional investments to generate more income and liquid savings for retirees.
Taking Social Security later results in higher future income, but that can create an income gap. Annuities can boost income until you file for benefits.
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America’s latest white paper takes a deep look at how different retirement income strategies—and especially various types of annuity products—can shape particip...
Annuities promise guaranteed lifetime income—so why do Canadians avoid them? We unpack the “annuity puzzle” and when they may actually make sense. The post Unlocking the Annuity Puzzle: Why Canadians ...
This post is follow-up to our post of December 22, 2024 and will again highlight the benefits of using the Actuaries Longevity Illustrator (ALI) to help you develop reasonable lifetime planning period...
? Show Notes In this episode, Roger Whitney kicks off a month-long series on year-end planning for retirement. He shares insights on tax loss harvesting, a technique that can help you minimize capital...
Gross sales (excluding exchanges and surrenders) of annuities reached $117 billion in the third-quarter of 2025, according to fresh survey data from Winkintel. Prominent sellers included Athene, Equit...
We feature two deep-dive research papers on private credit. One is from Victoria Ivashina of Harvard Business School and the other from a team that includes Amir Sufi, co-author of "House of Debt" (U....
In the Fall issue of this quarterly publication, you'll find a story that recommends capping benefits at about $2,000, one that shows why a combination of income annuities and withdrawals from savings...
Without a long-term care (LTC) plan, decisions about your future could fall to others if you become incapacitated, and their choices may not align with your wishes. Failing to leave clear […] The post...
? Show Notes In this episode, Roger Whitney dives into the essentials of required minimum distributions, explaining the age thresholds, how the amounts are calculated using IRS life expectancy tables,...
I expect to retire in the next 12-24 months, and I’m looking for advice on how to handle multiple income streams. Like a lot of people, for almost 40 years, nearly all our household income has c...
Today, I'm speaking with David McKnight. David is a best-selling author, world-renowned tax strategist, and financial educator who challenges some of the most popular (and misleading) retirement gurus...
Those “3x by 40, 6x by 50, 10x by 67” charts feel official—until your life doesn’t match the average. In this episode, James shows why age-based savings benchmarks miss the mar...
FROM THE ARTICLE. Are Workers Warming Up to In-Plan Annuities? Surveys show growing interest in 401(k) plans with a guaranteed-income option. By Maya Dollarhide and Tamara E. Holmes, AARP. Published O...
I attended a (retirement-related) presentation last night about Fixed Index Annuities (FIAs) and though I vowed never to touch an Annuity—because, you know, Social Security is an annuity—I...
Tiktok, Reels, and Facebook, are all relentlessly targeting me with ads for a new retirement strategy that does not include annuities, life insurance, 401(k)s, IRAs, and proposes to me that it will ge...
The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel recently wrote about myths about annuities, Boomers' retirement reality check and OBBB changes to federal student loans....
Annuities can offer financial stability that can be quite freeing for retirees. Don't let a few myths spoil what might be a good thing for you....
Private equity, real estate and expanded annuities are now options, but they are more complex, less flexible and more expensive to own....
To qualify for a new tax break included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, some older adults need to lower their taxable income. Annuities can make that happen....
What is better than an annuity for retirement? Explore smarter investment and income strategies to grow and protect your wealth. The post What Is Better Than an Annuity for Retirement: Smarter Options...
You should never be rushed into buying an annuity. But now that they can be sold quickly and easily online, you need to be more alert than ever to pushy salesmanship. Here are four signs you're workin...
Guaranteed lifetime income sounds great, but how much will it be? Several factors determine your future payout on indexed annuities with an income rider....
Here's a detailed look at income annuities and the factors that determine your payout now and in the future....
Find out if longevity annuities can alleviate your biggest retirement anxieties. Can they offer you the peace of mind you seek? The post Longevity Annuities: One Way to Insure Your Worst Fears Don&rsq...
Side products no more, life insurance and annuities can make financial longevity possible for clients at all AUM levels....