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Retirement Planning, Guaranteed Lifetime Income plans, ZERO-LOSS Strategies, Legacy Planning, Long Term Care, Roth Conversions, and more, all from a Certified Financial Fiduciary®.

Tim Wood. CFF


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Safe Money Retirement Radio

    Who do you need on your retirement team and do you have to know everything about it yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 19:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss the importance of who you rely on in retirement. Who do you need to have on your team? What's the difference between your wealth team and your retirement team? Can you do everything yourself and be sure you have the best plan possible? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How the 3 main categories of retirement plans will impact your taxes in retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 19:42


    In this week's episode, we'll explore the three main categories of assets and how each type impacts your retirement plan. When will your beneficiaries have to pay taxes on anything you pass along once you're gone? Is there a category that is better tax-wise than all the others? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How the 4 L's in retirement will make a HUGE impact on your plan (what you need to know)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 19:23


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss the 4 L's in retirement and why you must have a plan for each. What's the biggest risk in retirement? Do most people overestimate or underestimate how long they will live? What do you want your legacy to be? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Are stocks ALWAYS a good choice for a long-term investment and how to counter the craziness in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 18:51


    In this week's episode, we'll explore the myth that the stock market is a safe place to be long-term. Does it always come back within 10 or 20 years? What can you do to counter this craziness in early 2025? How does your time horizon impact your plan? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How to get equity-like returns outside of the stock market and all of its risks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 18:42


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss how you can get equity-like gains with no risk of losses with your retirement nest egg. How do Fixed Indexed Annuities work? Can you change how your money grows every year and have no growth as the worst-case scenario? Are these plans safe? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How does your retirement savings compare to the average retiree based on a recent nationwide survey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 18:15


    In this week's episode, we'll explore what the average retiree has saved for retirement based on a recent Federal survey. Is your success in retirement based on how much money you have or what your plan is? Do you have more or less saved than the median household in the US at your age? How can you start now if you don't have a plan? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How would you feel if your current retirement plan was devestated and what to do now

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 19:10


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss the impact of having your retirement plan devastated by an event outside your control. What are you going to do if the worst-case scenario happens? Is there a way to stop worrying about running out of money before you run out of life? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Who is your WHO in retirement and how to make sure you have the right team in your corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 18:18


    In this week's episode, we'll explore how your team in retirement impacts your success rate. Are the Whos on your team the right ones? Do you need to know everything, or do you just need the right people who can take those things off of your plate? What experience and credentials does your retirement Who need to have? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    When is an IRA an IOU to the IRS and what can you do NOW to reduce your exposure to taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 18:33


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss when your retirement plan is really an IOU to the IRS and what you can do about it. If you have a certain amount in a pre-tax type of account, do you really have that much for your retirement? Would a Roth conversion be a wise choice for you? How can you fire the IRS from being your partner in retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How a Japanses proverb can help you plan your retirement as wisely as possible

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 18:21


    In this week's episode, we'll explore the proverb of the train and see how it relates to your retirement plan. If your nest egg is completely exposed to risk, what "train" would that put you on? Are you going the right direction in regards to income in retirement? If your retirement "train" is going the wrong direction now, what can you do to correct the situation as quickly as possible? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    What is the right way to "buy" the S&P 500 in or near retirement and how does growth in a Fixed Indexed Annuity work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 18:33


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss how you can get gains based on the S&P 500 with NO losses. Are you ready for the next market event? How do Fixed Indexed Annuities work for growth? What's the difference between a fixed and a variable plan? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Does your current advisor REALLY listen to your retirement needs and concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 18:01


    In this week's episode, we'll explore if your current advisor is really hearing you or if they are just trying to "sell" you on some plan. How can you tell whether you have the right advisor? Can the same advisor you've worked with for years also plan for your retirement? Why do you need to be in a fixed, zero-loss plan when you are in or nearing retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    What are the outcomes you DO NOT want in your retirement and how to plan to avoid them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 15:45


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss things you DON'T want in your retirement. What is on your list of things you definitely don't want to happen in retirement? Do you NOT want to run out of money, or NOT lose your nest egg in the next market crash? What can you do now to ensure the outcomes you don't want don't happen? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How to protect your retirement from the latest scam called "pig butchering"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore the latest scam that is costing retirees millions of dollars and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim of "pig butchering". What are the steps to this scam and how can you spot it? How can you make sure you can never fall victim to this type of scam? What is reinvestment risk and why do you need to be concerned about it? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    What is risk capacity and how does it relate to your plan in retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss what risk capacity is and how it relates to your retirement. How does your risk capacity affect your decisions in retirement? Is it possible to increase your risk capacity while you are in retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How to create a hedge against inflation in your retirement by having additional guaranteed income you can start at any time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore what you can do to create a hedge against inflation in retirement by having additional income you can start at any time. What can you do now to guarantee additional income in the future to offset additional expenses? How do these lifetime income annuity plans work long-term? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    A look at every major market crash in the last century and how they compare to today's situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 14:59


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss what the leadup to all the major market crashes of the last 100 years was like. How much was lost in these crashes? Is our current situation similar to what happened before these 6 other major crashes? What can you do to protect yourself from the next one? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Interpreting results from a recent study of owners of lifetime guartanteed income annuities and how it relates to your retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 14:52


    In this week's episode, we'll explore the results of a recent survey of guaranteed lifetime income annuity owners. Are these retirees feeling safer in their retirement? Are they less stressed? Could one of these plans help you enjoy your retirement more? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Is the 4% rule still a wise plan for income in retirement and what could be a better plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss some recent research on the 4% rule in retirement and what you can do to ensure better results in your retirement. What will you do if you follow the 4% rule and still run out of money before you run out of life? What if you could get substantially more than 4% and never outlive it? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How to be ready for what 2025 could bring according to 5 top investment firm analysts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore what 5 top investment firm analysts say is the outlook for 2025 and what it will mean for you. Will there be a bear market in 2025? How much risk are you willing to take? What are the current market indicators saying? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    The 4 potential outcomes in retirement (you WILL be in one of these)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 14:44


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss the 4 possible outcomes in retirement and how you can influence where you wind up. Will you retire because you have to or because you want to? Will you have to work after retirement? Is there something you are passionate about that you can do after you retire? What plans need to be put in place to help you achieve your desired outcome? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Tom Hegna interview discussing why it's vital to make a plan for long-term care and the difference between needs and wants in retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss why it's so important to make a plan for long-term care with multi-bestselling author Tom Hegna. What if you have medical issues and cannot get approved for a traditional LTC plan? What is the difference between what you need and what you want your income to do in retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Tom Hegna interview discussing what an optimal retirement plan looks like and if you can do it yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore if being a do-it-yourself investor makes sense in retirement and what an optimal plan looks like with multi-bestselling author Tom Hegna. Is there a wise plan for younger people to follow to be in a great position for retirement? Does someone really need a retirement expert to help them plan their retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Can loneliness in retirement be as harmful as smoking and what can you do to avoid this potential pitfall

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore how doctors have proven that loneliness can be as harmful as smoking in retirement. What can you do to avoid the "sickness" of loneliness in retirement? How can you stay plugged into your social network after you retire?  Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Tom Hegna interview discussing why replacing bonds with annuities can be wise and why some think they don't like annuities

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss if replacing bonds with annuities in retirement makes sense with multi-bestselling author Tom Hegna. Why would a retiree want to have annuities instead of bonds? Why do some people think they don't like annuities? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How to completely eliminate the biggest risk from your retirement plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss whether it's possible to completely eliminate longevity risk. What are your chances of living well beyond your expected lifespan? How should you plan your retirement income so you know you won't run out of money before you run out of life? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Tom Hegna interview discussing if guaranteed lifetime income is too good to be true and how it works

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore if guaranteed lifetime income is too good to be true with multi-bestselling author Tom Hegna. What are the risks to the companies offering these plans? What is retirement alpha and how does it apply to retirement income? Why are mortality credits vital to your income plan in retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How can you retire without having to worry about your income in a world without pensions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 14:58


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss how you can retire without worrying about your income in retirement in today's world without pensions. How can you guarantee a lifetime income like a pension if you don't work for a company that offers a pension? How can you structure your income in retirement to cover your expenses now and higher prices due to inflation later? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Why it's vital to work with a Social Security expert to plan when to start those payments

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore why it is so important to work with a Social Security expert when planning your retirement with world-class economist Tom Hegna. How much is your Social Security benefit worth? How does the survivor benefit work in Social Security? What can you do to plan for retirement if you've never trusted the market? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How to transfer the risks in your retirement to a top-rated insurance company

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss if it is possible to transfer the risks in retirement to a top-rated insurance company. How can you completely remove the risk of running out of money before you run out of life? What are the options to remove the risk of a market event wiping out your life savings? How can you eliminate the risk of a long-term care event destroying your plan? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Tom Hegna's Don't Worry, Retire Happy; 7 Steps to Retirement Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore the wisdom my friend Tom Hegna shares in his bestselling book Don't Worry, Retire Happy. What does having a plan really mean? How can you protect your savings from inflation? Is having a guaranteed lifetime income important? What about long-term care? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    The most common risks in retirement and how you can overcome many of them through proper planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 15:59


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss the most common risks in retirement and some potential solutions. Can you overcome inflation risk? How can you ensure you won't run out of money before you run out of life? What can you do to wipe out market risk and sequence of returns risk from your portfolio? How can your beneficiaries get a 100% tax-free benefit for pennies on the dollar when you're gone? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    When should you retire and how will working a little longer impact your income in retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore the impact of when you retire on your income in retirement. Will working a little longer really change your plan? How much does working one year longer add to your projections? How can you know the best time to retire? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    What can Wayne Gretzky teach you about retirement planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss how wise words from a hockey legend can help you in your retirement. Is it possible to plan for what might happen in the future? What do you need to do to keep your eye on the puck? What should a younger person do if they receive a large inheritance to be prepared for retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Why you need an expert in retirement income to ensure you won't run out of money before you run out of life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 14:58


    In this week's episode, we'll explore how having an expert in retirement planning is different from having a lifelong financial advisor. Does your current planner have expertise in retirement income and how would be safest to take an income from your accounts that will last as long as you live? What is your retirement income plan? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How can you create an inflation hedge in your retirement income plan that you can count on

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss how you can create a hedge for inflation in your retirement income plan. What is an income floor? How can you plan ahead for inflation, medical expenses, or anything else in the future? Is it possible to retire with confidence in your income for the rest of your life? What is an income gap? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    We'll compare the 3 main strategies to take withdrawals from your retirement accounts and how to avoid the biggest scams targeting retirees

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 16:34


    In this week's episode, we'll explore the different ways to take withdrawals from your retirement accounts. What is the smartest way? Is it the same for everyone? How can you keep from getting scammed out of your hard-earned money? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Is your IRA/401(k)/TSP a tax trap and can you live with the worst-case scenario in your current retirement plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss the US debt and how that will impact your retirement. Is your IRA a tax trap? How should you pay the taxes due on all your tax-deferred accounts? Is it possible to not pay taxes at all on tax-deferred money? Can you live with the worst-case scenario in your retirement plan? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How long are people living today and how do bull and bear markets impact your retirement plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 15:48


    In this week's episode, we'll explore the facts about longevity and how you need to plan for living longer than you think. What are the top 8 factors that help with longevity?  What is the difference between a bear market and a bull market? How do bears and bulls impact your plan? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Why you need to add the preservation phase to your retirement plan and how to "opt-out" of market risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss how to wisely make the transition from accumulation to distribution of retirement funds. What is the preservation phase and how does that impact your retirement plan? How can you know where you'll be with your income 20 or 30 years into retirement? How can you "opt-out" of market risk? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Longevity insurance and how it can help you live longer and a financial plan vs an income plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 15:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore if longevity insurance can actually increase longevity. What is longevity insurance? How can it impact your retirement years? What is the difference between a financial plan and an income plan? Which is more important in retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteed lifetime income plans, retirement tax planning, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How to be prepared for any potential cognitive decline with your retirement plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 11:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss how to plan forward in case cognitive decline becomes an issue. How can a guaranteed lifetime income help? What types of growth plans are best to deal with this issue? Are there "set it and forget it" plans that can bring peace of mind to help overcome this challenge? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteed lifetime income plans, retirement tax planning, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    The secret to only having WINS in your retirement plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 11:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore how you can only have wins in your retirement plan. What if your retirement could be on an elevator that only goes up and never goes down due to any market event? How can you only have wins in YOUR retirement income and growth plans and no chances of losses? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteed lifetime income plans, retirement tax planning, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Is it possible to be HAPPY spending money in retirement?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 11:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss if it's even possible to be happy and enjoy spending money in retirement. How much of your income will Social Security REALLY replace? What is true INcome and what is IFcome? What does it mean to underlive your retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteed lifetime income plans, retirement tax planning, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How to "refinance" your retirement and get much higher rates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 11:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore how you can "refinance" your retirement plan. With rates still high, can you replace an older annuity with a newer one at today's much higher rates? What about those fees for changing plans? How does this relate to pension plans? What benefits does reworking your established plan bring? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteed lifetime income plans, retirement tax planning, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    How do your "Who's" impact your happiness in retirement and how "Who Not How" can change your perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 11:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss how having "Who's" in your life is more important than knowing how to do everything, especially in retirement. Who is the "Who" in your retirement? Do you need to know everything about everything or do you just need to know WHO already knows and you can trust and can help you? Is your current WHO working for you or for their own interests? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteed lifetime income plans, retirement tax planning, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Are all beneficiaries created equally and how can you plan wisely when it comes to beneficiaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 10:06


    In this week's episode, we'll explore whether all beneficiaries are created equally. Where should you leave your pre-tax money? Is there any way to not have to pay taxes on pre-tax money? How can you keep from potentially bumping your beneficiary's tax brackets up for 10 years? Is a life insurance benefit always tax-free? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteed lifetime income plans, retirement tax planning, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    An incredible health advancement and how it relates to longevity risk and YOUR plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 11:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss an exciting new health innovation and how that will affect your retirement plan. What is your plan to get rid of longevity risk? How can you overcome the risk of running out of money before you run out of life? How are you hedging inflation? How long will your current plan last? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteed lifetime income plans, retirement tax planning, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    The CORE 4 key principals to retirement happiness from the top financial minds in the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 11:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore the core 4 keys to a successful retirement as derived from the top financial minds in the world. What is the #1 rule that the ultra-wealthy use with all their assets? What do they say is the most important thing in retirement? What does asymmetric risk/reward mean? What about taxes? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteed lifetime income plans, retirement tax planning, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    Why is it important for BOTH spouses to do the RISA® assessment while making a plan for retirement income

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 11:00


    In this week's episode, we'll discuss why it is so important for both spouses to do the RISA® assessment before we design a retirement plan for them as a couple. Is there a way to ensure both spouses are happy with the plan? How can someone who likes growth and someone who wants guaranteed income both get what they want in the same plan? How important is it for your plan to be designed specifically for you? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteed lifetime income plans, retirement tax planning, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

    4 BIG uncomfortable questions to ask about your retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 11:00


    In this week's episode, we'll explore some uncomfortable questions about retirement. What could happen to make your current plan ineffective? How will your later years in retirement look? What do you want to happen to your money when you're gone? Would you prefer a set income that will cover your expenses or have the chance for more growth and it not be guaranteed? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® Tim Wood each week for a discussion about protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteed lifetime income plans, retirement tax planning, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

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