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I am 57, and plan to work another 10 years or so. I've got a long history of managing my own portfolio but lately I've been shopping around for an advisor. One I talked to recently suggested I add a f...
Spouses who collect substantial Social Security benefits may see a significant drop in income when one dies. These annuities can help make up for the loss.
3 Retirement Decisions Nobody Prepares You For Retirement can change how you approach life insurance, mortgages, income, and investments. Jeremy Keil answers three financial questions retirees may not...
Investors might want to add "buffered" strategies like registered index-linked annuities (RILAs) to their investing toolkit to balance downside risk.
Many times we find that retirees only look at that investment pillar with the traditional assets in mind. They focus only on investments and ignore critical areas that also need attention. In this epi...
When things are down, everyone's risk profile gets much more conservative. Emotions shift as the market does, and we spend a lot of time consulting clients to help them keep balance. One of the produc...
When inheriting an annuity, a beneficiary who isn't a spouse can face a big tax bill. Choosing annuitization or the "stretch" option lets you soften the blow.
U.S. annuity sales hit $464 billion in 2025 and are still climbing in 2026. Here’s what’s driving the surge. The post Annuity Sales Hit a Record High in 2026. Is One Right for You? appeared first on B...
Paul and Angela in Florida are 52 and 45. What's the earliest the two of them can walk away from work at the same time, so Paul can spend a whole lot more time in the boat? That’s today on Your Money,...
Free retirement training for people within 10 years of retirement and $1M+ saved. Watch “The Sequoia System Training” here: https://youtu.be/7lpp3XXiDyQ ======================= You probably think the ...
Annuities can help you feel confident to enjoy a financially secure, healthy, and happy retirement.
If you hold money in a non-qualified annuity, the IRS will eventually come calling for its share of any gains. It pays to explore tax efficiency ahead of time.
Multi-year guarantee annuities can outperform bonds and bank CDs — but before you buy, here's how they work.
Prudent retirement planning requires using a planning horizon longer than your life expectancy. In prior posts we have recommend using the Actuarial Longevity Illustrator and the three-step process ou...
If you wrote off annuities in the past, you might be surprised to learn that higher interest rates and major product improvements have made them more effective
It's important to have perspective throughout life. Preparing for and living in retirement is no exception. In this episode we have a little fun discussing the possible perspectives of “The 5 People Y...
An all-star team of retirement experts explains why life annuities are so valuable for older adults, yet so disliked by consumers. And they suggest what to do about it.
Roger Whitney explores the relationship between cost and value in retirement planning, focusing on how to better understand the fees associated with financial advice, investments, and insurance produc...
Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional): https://bit.ly/PureAssessment Free Financial Resources in This Episode: https://bit.ly/ymyw-585 (full show notes & episode transcript) Tod...
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/PureFreeAssessment Heidi from the Space Coast of Florida found a money-saving tidbit in a past episode that comple...
The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel regularly write about annuities.
Today, I'm honored to welcome Bill Bengen to the podcast. Bill is widely known as the father of the 4% Rule and as one of the most influential retirement-income researchers in history. His groundbreak...
Annuities have costs and limitations, but also serve a real purpose for some investors. Before dismissing them as a retirement option, find out how they work.
Back in 2014 I followed J. Money through his Budgets Are Sexy website. If I'm not mistaken he was the creator of the Lifetime Wealth Ratio (LWR): https://budgetsaresexy.com/total-lifetime-earnings-wea...
Here are the key things to understand before purchasing an annuity for retirement.
Annuity sales are soaring, because retirees and pre-retirees want more guaranteed income and principal protection.
Graduations mark the end and beginning of certain chapters in life. In this episode we explore ways of teaching financial lessons at these important junctures in life. Glenn is available for in person...
Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 560, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball business development company (BDC) funds for Edward in Illinois before diving into buckets of cash, T...
An immediate annuity transforms a lump sum into a lifelong paycheck, essentially providing a DIY pension so you can stop stressing over stock market drama.
We recently asked ChatGPT two questions about using the Actuarial Approach and its Funded Status metric to evaluate a household’s retirement sustainability. ChatGPT had high praise for the Actuarial A...
You combine your housing wealth and lifetime annuities to help ensure that an average of three-quarters of your retirement income is not subject to market risk.
Jesse Cramer and Jeremy Keil detail 7 real world lessons learned from working with hundreds of retirees. There’s a big difference between studying retirement… …and actually sitting across the table fr...
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...