How can you create retirement income plans that are more resilient through good and tough times? In this episode, we share 5 core principles designed to help with just that. Also, a deep dive discussion on using a fixed income annuity as a potential bond replacement in the ubiquitous 60/40 stock/bond model portfolio. The results are startling and e…

Major updates and impacts are happening in the retirement landscape. Social Security cost of living adjustments, Medicare premium increases, IRMAA surcharge increases, and new taxes. How are you affected, and how you best navigate the landmines? We also explore how create a guaranteed tax-free foundation of income throughout retirement that avoid s…

As the end of the year approaches, one major question looms: Should I convert to a Roth? And, If so, how much? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) affords some retirees extra deduction "headspace" for enhanced conversion opportunities. OBBBA can also allow savers to delay social security more confidently while using private assets at a lower tax…