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The PILL Strategy: A Secure Foundation for Your Financial Future

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In a world filled with financial jargon and uncertainty, you need a Retirement Income Strategist like me who understands the complexities of the market and protects your interests and future. Unfortunately, many people approaching retirement face unnecessary risks, and their current advisors might need to do more to mitigate these challenges. That’s where the PILL […]

Putting Your Financial Goals First: Income that Lasts a Lifetime

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As a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor Professional (CRPC™), I base my retirement savings strategies on math, science, and economics. With 25 years of experience in the equity markets, I can confidently assert that investing in stocks should not be relied upon as the sole source of retirement income. The Traditional Approach: Assets Under Management (AUM) […]

Rethinking Financial Harvesting: A Tale of Two Neighbors and Your Retirement

Have you ever wondered how best to manage your income, especially with retirement on the horizon? The dilemma can often seem as complex as a thought experiment. So, to simplify it, let’s travel to a metaphorical apple orchard. Imagine your income as an apple harvest, with each apple representing a portion of your paycheck. Your […]

How Annuities and IUL’s Mitigate Sequence of Return Risk

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Introduction When it comes to retirement planning, one of the biggest concerns for individuals is the sequence of return risk. This risk refers to the order in which investment returns are received, and it can significantly impact the long-term success of a retirement portfolio. Fortunately, there are financial tools available that can help mitigate this […]

Retire with Confidence: The Power of Annuities in Your Retirement Planning

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Introduction Planning for retirement can feel like navigating a maze, with various financial tools and products, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. An oft-overlooked yet highly efficient instrument is the annuity. Contrary to a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA), an annuity could provide a predictable income stream, significant tax advantages, and the […]

Why You SHOULDN’T Trust ‘Average’ Returns: A Simple Guide to SMART Investing!

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Introduction Ever heard of a money magic trick? That’s right! There’s a trick financial institutions use, and it can be quite sneaky. They talk about something called “average returns.” It sounds simple, but it’s like a magician’s trick, it’s all smoke and mirrors. Today, I’m going to help you see through the smoke and understand […]

Redefining Retirement: How to Strategically Plan Your Retirement Income

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What is Retirement Income Planning We’ve all heard the phrase, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” This saying is particularly true when pertaining to retirement income planning. But what exactly is it? Simply put, retirement income planning involves laying out a financial roadmap for those golden years of your life. Retirement income planning is […]

Your Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Income Annuities

Key Takeaways Understanding what income annuities are and how they work. How income annuities differ from deferred annuities. The role of income annuities in retirement planning. Investing in income annuities: a step-by-step guide. Addressing the risks associated with income annuities. Income annuities, what are they?  That’s a question many of us have, especially when planning […]