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What actually makes for a happy, fulfilling retirement? Is it all about the numbers, or is there more to the story? In this episode, Dr. Michael Finke—professor, researcher, and one of the most respected voices in retirement planning—shares his groundbreaking research on what truly drives satisfaction in retirement. Drawing from decades of data, interviews, and insights from retirees themselves, Dr. Finke uncovers the three essential pillars of a rewarding life after work. Take The Pilot Wealth Index to find out if you are on track for retirement! You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/bwvxsd69     

Today on the podcast, we welcome back two previous guests. Dana Anspach is the founder and CEO of the financial planning firm, Sensible Money, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and she has been practicing as a financial planner since 1995. Dana is also the author of the lecture series “How to Plan for the Perfect Retirement,” available on The Great Courses, and the author of the books Control Your Retirement Destiny and Social Security Sense. She has begun blogging about her own retirement journey on The Retirement Manifesto website.Fritz Gilbert retired in his mid-50s and has been blogging about his retirement experience ever since. He is the creator of The Retirement Manifesto, and he also wrote a book about retirement called, Keys to a Successful Retirement: Staying Happy, Active, and Productive in Your Retired Years.BackgroundDana Anspach BioSensible MoneyHow to Plan for the Perfect Retirement on The Great CoursesControl Your Retirement Destiny: Achieving Financial Security Before the Big Transition, by Dana AnspachSocial Security Sense: A Guide to Claiming Benefits for Those Age 60-70, by Dana Anspach“Dana Anspach: How to Build an All-Weather Retirement Plan,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Oct. 18, 2022.Fritz Gilbert BioThe Retirement ManifestoKeys to a Successful Retirement: Staying Happy, Active, and Productive in Your Retired Years, by Fritz Gilbert“Fritz Gilbert: Early Retirement Made Simple,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Oct. 27, 2021.Blogging and Phases of Retirement“A New Chapter for The Retirement Manifesto,” by Dana Anspach, theretirementmanifesto.com, May 22, 2025.“When to Start Planning for Retirement: Understanding the ‘Pre-Go' Years,” Video with Dana Anspach, sensiblemoney.com, July 2, 2025.“Retirement—My Journey From ‘No, Never' to ‘Maybe One Day,'” by Dana Anspach, theretirementmanifesto.com, June 5, 2025.“The Ten Commandments of Retirement,” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, March 6, 2018.“The 4 Phases of Retirement,” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, Feb. 1, 2024.“Why 28% of Retirees Are Depressed,” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, June 22, 2023.Spending in Retirement and Social Security“Scared to Spend? (You're Not Alone),” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, Nov. 21, 2024.“The Role of Annuities in Retirement Planning 2024,” Webinar with Dana Anspach, sensiblemoney.com, May 24, 2024.“5 Top Regrets of Retirees (and How to Avoid Them),” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, Jan. 30, 2025.“How Social Security Spousal Benefits May Change My Claim Date,” by Dana Anspach, theretirementmanifesto.com, June 26, 2025.“Rethinking the 4% Safe Withdrawal Rule,” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, Nov. 18, 2021.“Don't Cheat Yourself With the 4% Rule! 2021,” Webinar with Dana Anspach, sensiblemoney.com, May 18, 2021.The Safe Withdrawal Rate Series (Early Retirement Now with Karsten Jeske, also known as “Big Ern”)Tax Planning“The Golden Age of Roth Conversions,” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, Oct. 12, 2023.“My Biggest Surprise in Retirement,” by Fritz Gilbert, theretirementmanifesto.com, June 12, 2025.OtherFreedom for FidoThe Four Phases of Retirement: What to Expect When You're Retiring, by Riley MoynesDie With Zero: Getting All You Can From Your Money and Your Life, by Bill Perkins“Guaranteed Income: A License to Spend,” by David Blanchett and Michael Finke, Retirement Income Institute, June 2024.A Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More, by Bill BengenAsset Dedication

Episode 349 - Being an optimist has been shown to increase your overall well-being. But in a recent article in Think Advisor, author Michael Finke suggests that optimism can also help with your retirement planning efforts.

More people are claiming Social Security early in 2025. Robert Brokamp speaks with Dr. Michael Finke, a professor at the American College of Financial Services, about why he thinks this is likely a mistake for most retirees.Also in this episode:- How much money do you need to be financially comfortable, and how much makes you wealthy?- Which countries' stock markets are performing the best in 2025-A unique way to measure the stock market's valuationHost: Robert BrokampGuest: Dr. Michael FinkeEngineer: Adam Landfair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® speaks with Scott Lincicome, JD of the Cato Institute about the market uncertainty spurred by recent shifts in tariff policy, including the pros and cons of tariffs historically and their potential impacts on businesses, financial professionals, and consumers. They explore how tariffs may have unintended consequences for protected industries, as well as other important information advisors should know when talking with clients. Find all episodes now at TheAmericanCollege.edu/Shares.

What are the three predictors of retirement happiness? Dr. Michael Finke, CFP® from the American College of Financial Services tells us what his research shows. He also shares his insights on the four percent rule for retirement withdrawals and whether there is anything we can do to stave off the effects of aging on our cognitive abilities. That's today on Your Money, Your Wealth podcast number 523 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, Joe and Big Al do some retirement spitballing: can Jon in Pennsylvania retire early at age 56, and would it be better for him to take his pension monthly or as a lump sum? Steve and his wife in Colorado are 48 and 54 and have $3 million saved. When can they retire? Eager Eagle and his wife in Washington state have $2 million saved at ages 61 and 63. Can they retire next year? Free financial resources & episode transcript: https://bit.ly/ymyw-523 DOWNLOAD The Retirement Lifestyles Guide  DOWNLOAD The Social Security Handbook WATCH: Social Security Basics You Need to Know: Common Social Security Questions Answered on YMYW TV  WATCH/LISTEN: What's Your Retirement Income Style?  ASK Joe & Big Al for your Retirement Spitball Analysis SCHEDULE your Free Financial Assessment SUBSCRIBE to YMYW on YouTube DOWNLOAD more free guides READ financial blogs WATCH educational videos SUBSCRIBE to the YMYW Newsletter

Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® joins Jean Chatzky for a conversation on how financial professionals can specifically tailor their client approach to suit women at any stage of life, including planning with their spouse, as single individuals, or in divorced or widowed situations. In addition, they examine how making financial planning more personable and making client goals central to the planning process can create better outcomes for both advisors and clients while building more trusting planning relationships. Find all episodes at TheAmericanCollege.edu/Shares.

This is episode 75! And I'm thrilled to introduce my guest today. He is a true pioneer in the field of behavioural finance, Dr. Greg Davies. Greg is the Head of Behavioural Finance at Oxford Risk and has spent his career shaping how we understand investor psychology, financial decision-making, and the emotional complexities that come with managing money—especially in retirement. In this episode, we'll explore the behavioural traps that retirees often fall into, how to build financial resilience, and why understanding your own psychology is just as important as having a well-structured portfolio. Throughout our conversation, Greg and I explore the multifaceted aspects of retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of guaranteed income and its psychological benefits. We discuss how behavioural finance plays a crucial role in spending habits during retirement, the impact of inflation on purchasing power, and the distinction between risk and volatility in investment strategies. We also touch on future trends in retirement planning, particularly the potential need for and benefits of health insurance and a shift in focus from bequest to spending during retirement. Key Takeaways Greg Davis shares his journey from economics to behavioral finance. Behavioral finance combines psychology, economics, and finance. The importance of practical applications of behavioral science in finance. People often make poor financial decisions due to cognitive biases. Simplifying complex financial concepts is crucial for better decision-making. Emotional comfort plays a significant role in financial decisions. Retirement planning today is more complex than in previous generations. Technology can help simplify financial decision-making processes. Understanding personal values is essential for effective retirement planning. The removal of guaranteed income streams complicates retirement planning. Financial advisors often overlook the emotional aspects of retirement planning. Guaranteed income can alleviate fears of running out of money. Behavioral finance significantly influences spending habits in retirement. People with guaranteed income tend to spend more comfortably. Inflation poses a significant risk to retirement savings. Understanding the difference between risk and volatility is crucial for investors. Many retirees are too conservative with their investment strategies. Health insurance will become increasingly important in retirement planning. The focus of retirement planning is shifting from bequest to spending. Planning for retirement should consider both financial and emotional factors. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Greg Davis and His Journey 01:22 - The Intersection of Behavioral Science and Finance 05:45 - Building a Behavioral Finance Team at Barclays 10:53 - Understanding Behavioral Challenges in Retirement 21:57 - Navigating Retirement in a Complex World 29:50 - The Emotional and Financial Aspects of Retirement Planning 32:04 - The Role of Guaranteed Income in Retirement 36:16 - Behavioral Benefits of Guaranteed Income 40:05 - Real-Life Impacts of Guaranteed Income 44:23 - Inflation and Its Impact on Retirement Planning 48:37 - Understanding Risk vs. Volatility in Investments 57:27 - Future Trends in Retirement Planning Books & Authours Mentioned Nudge by Richard Thaler Misbeahving by Richard Thaler Thinking, Fast and Slow By Daniel Kahneman Research & Papers Referenced "A License to Spend" by David Blanchett, Michael Finke, and Wade Pfau The Jam Study (Choice Overload Study) by Shenna Lyengar and Mark Lepper Other Things to Note Oxford Risk Connect with Greg on LinkedIn Humans vs Retirement The Super Sunday Retirement Roundup Newsletter The Skill of Spending Money in Retirement Whitepaper The Humans vs Retirement Sketchstore Book in a Time For us to Chat About Your Retirement

Joe sits down with Michael Finke, PhD, from the American College of Financial Services, to explore how retirees can shift their mindset from saving to spending and embrace a fulfilling retirement. They discuss the importance of guaranteed income, social connections, and maintaining health as key pillars of retirement happiness. Michael shares actionable strategies for overcoming emotional barriers to spending, planning for cognitive decline, and creating goal-based retirement plans that maximize enjoyment.   Read the full show notes and find more information here: EP 126 Show Notes

In this very fun episode, Michael and I meet at Riggs Brewery for a great conversation. We discuss how his life's changed since the last time we chatted, the current Illini team, and which style of basketball we each prefer. Then we have an Illini draft where we each draft 8 players from 1990-present. Finally, the owner of Riggs Brewery, Matt Riggs, hops on to discuss our plans to continue pods from his awesome establishment. Great, fun episode. ENJOY.

Awesome episode with former Illini Michael Finke. He discusses his quickly approaching fatherhood, his upbringing in Champaign, playing with his brothers growing up, his time at Illinois, his recruitment to other colleges, what led him to Grand Canyon as a transfer and how close was to going to another college, his time playing overseas, and what he's up to now. GREAT stories throughout, and he participated in “Stevie's stumpers,” where my son Stevie asks him a question. Great time talking with Michael Finke. ENJOY.

David McKnight looks at a recent study on retirees that seems to tell a different story compared to what many people in the U.S. tend to believe.  Americans often view guaranteed lifetime income annuities skeptically – they're perceived as a drag on the growth of their stock market portfolio. According to the study by retirement researchers David Blanchett and Michael Finke, retirees with guaranteed lifetime income spend about twice as much as their counterparts who rely on stocks and bonds alone for income in retirement. Those who rely purely on investments alone in retirement end up spending less because they fear running out of money in advance of life expectancy. David explains that “retirees with annuities spend more, not because they are wealthier, but because they have a form of wealth – a guaranteed income – that encourages them to spend.” Comparing two couples, a risk-averse couple with a risk-tolerant couple, Blanchett and Finke's study found a 1.1% difference in them taking an annual withdrawal rate from their portfolio. David couldn't have been any clearer: “If you want to spend more in retirement, taking an investment-only approach is usually the worst way of going about it.”     Mentioned in this episode: David's upcoming book: The Guru Gap: How America's Financial Gurus Are Leading You Astray, and How to Get Back on Track David's books: Power of Zero, Look Before You LIRP, The Volatility Shield, Tax-Free Income for Life and The Infinity Code DavidMcKnight.com DavidMcKnightBooks.com PowerOfZero.com (free 3-part video series) @mcknightandco on Twitter  @davidcmcknight on Instagram David McKnight on YouTube Get David's Tax-free Tool Kit at taxfreetoolkit.com David Blanchett Michael Finke

Jack Martin speaks with Michael Finke, Co-Founder of IncomePath and wealth management professor & researcher at the American College of Financial Services. The post Permission to Spend: Next Level Retirement Income Planning with Michael Finke (Ep. 76) first appeared on Simplicity InsurMark.

Today, I'm talking to Dr. Michael Finke. Michael is the Professor of Wealth Management at the American College of Financial Services. His research is focused on retirement income planning, retirement spending, life satisfaction, cognitive aging, and investor behavior. He's published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, and I'm thrilled to have him back on the podcast today. One aspect of retirement that many retirees struggle with is spending money that they've saved. It's a mental block for many who have focused on saving money, even for those who have saved enough to live comfortably and enjoy their retirement years. For some, spending money on leisure and enjoyment seems like an irrational financial decision. In our conversation, we explore the link between human nature and finance and why the fear of death and running out of money prevents us from making rational financial decisions. We also discussed the pros and cons of annuities and how retirees are often happier with guaranteed income versus a larger nest egg. In this podcast interview, you'll learn: How Dr. Finke's early research into food consumption led him to a career as a finance professor. Reasons why so many people are uncomfortable spending down in retirement–and how to restructure your finances to shake common misconceptions.  The benefits of spending more in your 60s and 70s–even if you plan to live to 100.  The advantages of annuities and guaranteed income in early retirement years. The psychology behind how using guaranteed income for spending leads to increased happiness.  The key factors that determine happiness for countless retirees all over the world.  Our Market Outlook Webinar is live! Visit https://bit.ly/4bmHkUb to register. Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/468 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review

Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® joins Alan Gassman, JD, LLM, AEP® — one of the many thought leaders from The College's new Tax Planning Certified Professional™ (TPCP™) Program — for an in-depth discussion of tax law and planning, as well as the impacts tax can have on all stages of a client's life. They examine the connections between taxes and family expenses, small business growth, retirement and legacy planning, and more to show how tax-informed planning can take your practice to the next level. Find all episodes now at TheAmericanCollege.edu/Shares.

Tune in to hear:From Michael's vantage point, what did he observe during this recent market downturn?How can those nearing retirement overcome the tendency to have knee jerk responses to major negative market events?How can we better inoculate people against volatility before it happens?During a significant financial downturn is it more effective for advisors to be proactively counseling their clients or should they wait for their clients to make the first move?Why is mean reversion such a powerful force, particularly in US markets in recent years?What has Michael's research taught him about tracking and how has it refined the more popular, simplistic conception of tracking?LinksMichael Finke on LinkedInThe American College of Financial ServicesConnect with UsMeet Dr. Daniel CrosbyCheck Out All of Orion's PodcastsPower Your Growth with OrionThe Advisor Academy is Orion's free, continuing education platform for advisors where you can get CE credits on the go. To sign up for the platform, click here.Compliance Code: 2332-OAT-9/11/2024

Tom Wall has spent the entirety of his 21-year career positioning whole life insurance and competing against his alternative. Starting in college as an award-winning advisor with Northwestern Mutual before moving his practice to MassMutual, he subsequently grew his career in prominent home office roles in sales and marketing leadership. In those roles, he developed into a renowned storyteller and product expert at perennial company conferences and firm meetings nationwide. Tom's Ph.D. is in retirement income planning, with original research on Whole Life as a Fixed Income Alternative under the advisement of industry thought leaders Wade Pfau, Michael Finke, and Stephen Parrish. His focus on academic integrity and decades of sales experience combine to make him a uniquely credible and inspirational voice in the life insurance space. Tom now coaches and consults with financial advisors, hosts the Whole Life Masterminds study group, and has published his first book titled Permission to Spend: Maximize Your Retirement with the Best Kept Secret in Personal Finance, a Wall Street Journal Best Seller and Amazon International Best Seller. Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Tom Wall about educating advisors for a better financial future. Here is what to expect on this week's show: - How advisors face challenges due to opaque fee structure and misinformation surrounding whole life insurance, making it difficult to convey benefits. - Why the financial industry's lack of academic research on whole life insurance adds to advisors' difficulties in building trust and credibility with clients. - How the spread of misinformation poses a significant challenge for advisors trying to educate clients about the value of whole life insurance. - How Whole Life Mastermind connects advisors with industry experts, enhancing their knowledge and providing practical solutions for clients. - How Whole Life Mastermind aims to revive the culture of actuarial science and planning, offering comprehensive support for advisors in the whole life insurance sector. Connect with Tom: Links Mentioned: wholelifemasterminds.com LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/tomwall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Finke's research shows that the trifecta of a happy and fulfilling retirement incorporates: Money Health Social Connection Most financial advisors know the money part. But how can you incorporate the other health and social connection parts into a financial plan to help your clients live a happy and fulfilling retirement? Fortunately, Michael Finke is … Read More Read More

Summary Today's conversation is with retirement investing, income planning and life satisfaction expert, Michael Finke  Michael is a professor of wealth management and Frank M. Engle Distinguished Chair in Economic Security at The American College of Financial Services.   He received a doctorate in consumer economics from the Ohio State University in 1998 and in finance from the University of Missouri in 2011. He leads the O. Alfred Granum Center for Financial Security at the American College and is a research fellow at the Retirement Income Institute, and a member of the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association Academic Advisory Council.   He is an internationally known researcher in the areas of retirement income planning, retirement spending, life satisfaction, and cognitive aging. He is a frequent speaker at financial planning conferences and was named one of the 25 most influential people in the field of investment advising in 2020 and 2021 by Investment Advisor Magazine.  In this conversation, Michael and I discuss the importance of mindset and positivity in retirement planning. We explore the correlation between health and financial behaviours among retirees and the role of positivity in driving savings and spending behaviour. We also discuss the benefits of annuities as a way to ensure a guaranteed income in retirement and how the psychological impact of spending from income versus spending from assets is often a licence to spend for many retirees. The conversation emphasizes the need to align money with values and goals to maximize happiness in retirement.  Takeaways There is a strong connection between health behaviors and money behaviors, as both involve making decisions to defer gratification and invest in a better future. Retirement income planning should involve considering both spending and legacy goals, and giving oneself the agency to choose how much of their savings to spend and how much to pass on to others. It is important to recognize and accept our own mortality when planning for retirement, and to design a plan that allows us to spend the money we've saved for the purpose of enjoying a better lifestyle. Retirement should be viewed as an opportunity to bring forward the ability to give money to loved ones and causes we care about, rather than waiting until the end of life. Spending money in retirement can bring more happiness and satisfaction than simply accumulating wealth, and it is important to prioritize experiences and social interactions that provide joy. Designing a retirement plan should involve envisioning the future and creating a financial structure that supports the desired lifestyle, rather than solely focusing on numbers and spreadsheets. Mindset and positivity play a crucial role in retirement planning. Health and financial behaviors are correlated among retirees, and positivity drives savings behavior. Annuities provide a license to spend and allow retirees to spend more from income than from assets. Aligning money with values and goals can lead to greater happiness in retirement. Sound Bites "What is wealth? Wealth is a store of future spending. It is a store of future happiness." "The goal is lifestyle. That's why you save the money in the first place. Let's design a structure so that you can have the lifestyle that you want to live." "Recognize that you had a choice and your choice was: Do I want to spend the money that I've saved that I've sacrificed to be able to build or am I going to be happier passing it on to someone else?" "How we view retirement and how positive we are about our years going forward is going to shape the way we want to spend our money." "People who think that life is going to be more pleasurable in their 80s are more motivated to ensure that they still have income in their 80s." "Annuities give you the ability to spend more every year and never feel bad about it." Chapters 00:00  Introduction and Background 03:23 The Connection Between Retirement, Health, and Wealth 07:58  Balancing Spending and Legacy Goals in Retirement Income Planning 11:25   Recognizing Mortality and Designing a Plan for a Better Lifestyle 15:37  Bringing Forward the Ability to Give in Retirement 24:15  Envisioning the Future and Designing a Retirement Plan 26:45 The Role of Mindset and Positivity in Retirement Planning 28:12 The Correlation Between Health and Financial Behaviors in Retirement 35:10 The Benefits of Annuities as a License to Spend 42:20 Aligning Money with Values and Goals for Greater Happiness in Retirement Links License to spend whitepaper Michael Finke Website

Why does whole life insurance have such a negative reputation when it offers incredible value? For years, this financial tool has been misunderstood, leading many of us to overlook its potential benefits.   But what if I told you that whole life insurance could be the key to securing our financial future and ensuring we leave a lasting legacy?   Many of us have dismissed it without truly understanding how it works or the risks it helps to mitigate. The truth is, whole life insurance is a powerful tool that guarantees not only financial security but also peace of mind, knowing our loved ones will be taken care of.   Are we aware of the risks we might face in our retirement years, such as market volatility or unexpected expenses? Have we considered how whole life insurance could play a crucial role in protecting our assets and providing a reliable source of income?   In this episode, speaker, author, and coach to financial advisors Tom Wall joins me to discuss the concept of whole life insurance, why we should consider it in our retirement plans, and his personal take on its value.   Whole life takes the risk off the table. -Tom Wall   Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode    -Take risk off the table This powerful financial tool provides a stable, reliable way to build wealth while ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of, no matter what happens in the markets.   -IUL vs. whole life Is IUL more complex to understand than whole life? Which one will benefit us more in the long run?   -The volatility buffer concept What exactly does the volatility buffer concept mean? How can it benefit us? Guest Bio   Tom Wall has spent the entirety of his 20-year career positioning whole life insurance and competing against his alternative.  Starting in college as an award-winning advisor with Northwestern Mutual before moving his practice to MassMutual, he subsequently grew his career in prominent home office roles in sales and marketing leadership.  In those roles, he developed into a renowned storyteller and product expert at perennial company conferences and firm meetings nation-wide.   Tom's Ph.D. is in retirement income planning, with original research on Whole Life as a Fixed Income Alternative under the advisement of industry thought leaders Wade Pfau, Michael Finke, and Stephen Parrish. His focus on academic integrity and decades of sales experience combine to make him a uniquely credible and inspirational voice in the life insurance space.   Tom now coaches and consults with financial advisors, hosts the Whole Life Masterminds study group, and has published his first book titled “Permission to Spend: Maximize Your Retirement with the Best Kept Secret in Personal Finance.”  Tom lives in the greater Boston area with his two sons age 12 & 9, and is an avid golfer and traveler.   Visit https://www.permissiontospend.com/  Find Tom on LinkedIn @Tom Wall Follow Tom on Instagram @tomwalltalks Visit https://www.wholelifemasterminds.com/    About Your Host   From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is currently founder of The Money School™, and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier.   His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works.   Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.  

Welcome back to our much-anticipated June 2024 edition of “Retirement Planning Headlines,” where we save you the hassle of combing through endless financial articles. Sometimes even our listeners chime in with topics for our deep-dive discussions. https://youtu.be/v182Ah4aRPA Articles Discussed in this Episode Lessons From Another ‘Faux-tirement' Christine Benz on using her sabbatical six weeks to see what retirement might be like The Money Habits I Learned From My Parents—for Better or Worse Learning by watching Unlearning some lessons "Money Scripts" - Klontz Quiet Compounding Stories of a country bumpkin with no education and a low-wage job to save tens of millions Their entire financial universe was contained to the walls of their home, which allowed them to play their own game and be guided by nothing other than their own goals. That was their superpower. It was their only financial skill, but it's the most powerful one of all. People become so nervous about what other people think of their lifestyle and investing decisions that they end up doing two things: Performing for others and copying a strategy that might work for someone else but isn't right for you. Two ways to use money. Tool to live a better life The yardstick of success is to measure yourself against other people What does quit compounding mean? Emphasis on internal vs. external benchmarks Acceptance of how different people are, and a realization that what works for me might not work for you and vice versa A focus on independence over social dunking Focus on long-term endurance over short-term comparison Don't Be a Victim: Financial Abuse of Seniors - How to Spot Scams & Protect Yourself From Sandy Adams, whom we know from Michigan FPA Good guidelines for seniors A Bucket List for Our Retirement? No Thanks I Would rather revisit places I have already been and reconnect with people I knew long ago Will You Need Permission to Spend in Retirement? Consider an annuity Research from David Blanchett and Michael Finke suggests that retirees who hold a higher percentage of their wealth in guaranteed income spend more than retirees whose wealth consists of non annuitized assets Tilt portfolio toward current income production Tie portfolio withdrawals to portfolio performance Plan for spending to trend down Ask an Advisor to Dole it Out Tightwads and spendthrifts: An interdisciplinary review Everyone experiences the pain of paying People who don't experience enough pain- Spendthrifts People who experience too much pain - tightwads Neither are happy with how they handle money Here's the deflation breakdown for June 2024 — in one chart Conclusion Have you come across any articles you have questions about or would like to hear us discuss? Send them our way at info@srbadvisors.com Remember to subscribe and follow our podcast for monthly updates packed with practical advice to guide you through your financial future with clarity and confidence. Stay tuned and stay informed!  

In this episode recorded on the floor of AICPA Engage 2024, host Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® welcomes fellow College professor and former podcast co-host David Blanchett, PhD, MSFS, CFA, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP® to the hot seat for a discussion on one of their favorite topics: comparing what's good and bad about various retirement income planning strategies. Listen as they explore the differences between fixed and flexible approaches, and the best ways to address risks. Find all episodes at TheAmericanCollege.edu/Shares.

We're hitting pause on new episodes during this holiday week. But we wanted to resurface one of our favorite conversations of the past year—the one that Jeff Ptak and I had with author and longtime columnist Scott Burns. We hope that you'll enjoy it, and we'll be back with a fresh episode next week.Our guest on the podcast today is syndicated personal finance columnist and author, Scott Burns. Scott began his career as a newspaper columnist in The Boston Herald in 1977, where he was also the financial editor. In 1985, he joined the staff of The Dallas Morning News, where his column became one of the most widely read features in the paper. Along the way, he created what he called Couch Potato Investing, which involves buying and holding a broadly diversified portfolio of low-cost index mutual funds. Scott has authored or co-authored several books, including The Coming Generational Storm and Spend ‘Til the End, both of which he co-authored with Laurence Kotlikoff. He received bachelor's degrees in humanities and biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.BackgroundBioCouch Potato InvestingThe Coming Generational Storm: What You Need to Know About America's Economic Future, by Laurence J. Kotlikoff and Scott BurnsSpend ‘Til the End: Raising Your Living Standard in Today's Economy and When You Retire, by Laurence J. Kotlikoff and Scott BurnsBonds and Retirement“Do Bonds Have a Future?” by Scott Burns, Scottburns.com, May 14, 2022.“Scott Burns: These Four Pillars of Investing Stand the Test of Time,” by Scott Burns, Dallasnews.com, July 20, 2023.Allan Roth“TIPS Ladder Funds Don't Yet Exist, but They Should,” by John Rekenthaler, Morningstar.com, June 16, 2023.“Is America Hitting Peak Consumption?” by Scott Burns, Scottburns.com, Oct. 12, 2023.“The Pudding Report, 2022,” by Scott Burns, Scottburns.com, Jan. 15, 2023.“Examining the Tax Deferral Gift Horse,” by Scott Burns, Scottburns.com, April 8, 2023.Investing in Retirement“What's a Safe Withdrawal Rate Today?” by Christine Benz, Jeff Ptak, and John Rekenthaler, Morningstar.com, Dec. 13, 2022.“The 4 Percent Rule Is Not Safe in a Low-Yield World,” by Michael Finke, Wade Pfau, and David Blanchett, papers.ssrn.com, Jan. 15, 2013.“The High Cost of Immortality,” by Scott Burns, Scottburns.com, Dec. 18, 2022.“Making a Plan to Retire Now, Not Later,” by Scott Burns, Scottburns.com, April 25, 2022.“Is Homeownership Bigger Than It Should Be?” by Scott Burns, Scottburns.com, Nov. 14, 2020.“Is Downsizing in Retirement Actually Possible?” by Scott Burns, Scottburns.com, Nov. 21, 2020.OtherPortfolio VisualizerCenter for Retirement Research at Boston CollegeEmployee Benefit Research InstituteKaiser Family Foundation

In this episode recorded on the floor of AICPA Engage 2024, Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® engages thought leaders and financial professionals in attendance to discuss the impact of The College's upcoming Tax Planning Certified Professional™ (TPCP™) Program. He talks specifics about the content of the program and dives deeper into the value of specialized tax planning knowledge for advisors in all areas of financial services. Find all episodes at TheAmericanCollege.edu/Shares.

In Deutschland ist vor allem die Automobilindustrie Wachstumstreiber für Robotik. Hier kommt fast die Hälfte der in Deutschland befindlichen Industrieroboter zum Einsatz. In den kommenden Jahren dürfte sich das Wachstum aber auch auf andere Branchen verlagern. Nicht zuletzt aufgrund der Weiterentwicklungen in der Robotik: Kollaborative / Leichtbau Roboter, humanoide Roboter oder mobile Roboter, die in professionellen Einsatzfeldern wie z. B. für Inspektionszwecke in der Landwirtschaft, in der Bauwirtschaft oder im Public Environment Sektor in Aktion treten, versprechen der Robotikindustrie Wachstum. Host Christoph Burseg spricht mit Dr. Ralph Lässig, Leiter des Center for Digital Machinery bei der Boston Consulting Group und Michael Finke von Mitsubishi Electric, dem weltweit größten Robotik-Hersteller mit Milliardenumsätzen. Ralph und Michael erklären die Entwicklungen der letzten Jahre und geben fundierte Einschätzungen, wie sich die Robotik mittel und langfristig entwickeln wird. Wie funktioniert der Robotikmarkt und welche Potenziale und Regulierungen gibt es? Welche Fähigkeiten haben Roboter heute und welche erwarten uns in den kommenden Jahren? Welchen Einfluss hat generative künstliche Intelligenz auf die Entwicklung von Robotik? Welche Sicherheitsbedenken gibt es? Welche Branchen werden als erstes von Robotik Entwicklungen profitieren? Wann sollte man in welche Robotik Technologien investieren? Werden die Entwicklungen in der Robotik zum Verlust von Arbeitsplätzen führen, oder löst sie vielmehr das Problem des Fachkräftemangels?

What does it mean to be financially independent? How do you know that you have enough to retire so that you can enjoy today? Is it really okay to take that vacation? In this episode of Get Your FILL, Financial Independence & Long LIfe, Tom Wall - who coaches financial advisors - answers these questions and more. Learn more About Tom Wall, Ph.D., MBA, MSFS, CLU, ChFC: Tom Wall has spent the entirety of his 20-year career positioning whole life insurance and competing against his alternative.  Starting in college as an award-winning advisor with Northwestern Mutual before moving his practice to MassMutual, he subsequently grew his career in prominent home office roles in sales and marketing leadership.  In those roles, he developed into a renowned storyteller and product expert at perennial company conferences and firm meetings nation-wide.  Tom's Ph.D. is in retirement income planning, with original research on Whole Life as a Fixed Income Alternative under the advisement of industry thought leaders Wade Pfau, Michael Finke, and Stephen Parrish. His focus on academic integrity and decades of sales experience combine to make him a uniquely credible and inspirational voice in the life insurance space.   Tom now coaches and consults with financial advisors, hosts the Whole Life Masterminds study group, and has published his first book titled “Permission to Spend: Maximize Your Retirement with the Best Kept Secret in Personal Finance.”  Tom lives in the greater Boston area with his two sons age 12 & 9, and is an avid golfer and traveler.

In celebration of Tax Day, we commemorate the occasion with an episode dedicated to all things taxes – including one of the top minds in tax planning today. Join our host Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® and Jeffrey Levine, CFP®, CPA, PFS, CWS, AIF, RICP®, ChFC®, BFA™, Chief Planning Officer at Buckingham Wealth Partners, for a detailed conversation on what financial advisors get right and wrong when thinking about tax planning, as well as key strategies to help your clients keep more of their hard-earned money. Learn more and find all episodes at TheAmericanCollege.edu/Podcasts.

Tamiko Toland and Michael Finke join us today as founders of Income Path. Income Path is a tool that visualizes retirement income paths and the impact of annuities on that journey. A conversation with Bill Sharpe in 2018 provided the spark for this new venture. The tool aims to shift the narrative from fear-based discussions to positive outcomes and flexibility. It allows individuals to modulate their annuity allocation and equity allocation to create the desired income path. The target audience for Income Path includes financial professionals and institutions, and the tool can be used throughout retirement to evaluate and adjust income plans. Takeaways Income Path is a tool that visualizes retirement income paths and the impact of annuities on those paths. The tool aims to shift the narrative from fear-based discussions to positive outcomes and flexibility. Individuals can modulate their annuity allocation and equity allocation to create the desired income path. Income Path is targeted towards financial professionals and institutions and can be used throughout retirement to evaluate and adjust income plans. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions 01:05 Genesis of Income Path 05:29 The Modeling of a Variable Annuity 06:52 The Value of Income Path and Annuities 07:22 Shifting the Narrative from Fear to Positive Outcomes 08:15 Coming Together to Create Income Path 09:18 Shifting the Perception of Annuities 10:12 The Flexibility and Offensive Role of Annuities 12:45 Visualizing Retirement Income Paths 14:17 Shifting Mindsets and Behavioral Inputs 21:43 The Impact of Annuities on Longevity Risk 23:08 Considering Healthcare Costs in Retirement 25:38 Target Audience and Launch Strategy 28:04 Inspiring Visualization and Flexibility 29:37 The Impact of Income Path on Advisors and Annuity Sales 32:47 Bringing Visual Tools to the Market 33:33 Closing Remarks and Thank You

In a recent episode of his own podcast, financial guru Dave Ramsey touted an 8% withdrawal rate for assets as his advice to those at or near retirement – and decried those who might disagree as “goober supernerds.” To assess the validity of Ramsey's claims, our host Michael Finke, PhD, CFP® assembled The College's resident retirement supernerds – adjunct professor of wealth management David Blanchett, PhD, MSFS, CFA, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP® and professor of practice Wade Pfau, PhD, CFA, RICP® – to discuss their printed response to Ramsey, optimal withdrawal rates, sequence of returns risk, and best-practice retirement planning. Learn more and find all episodes at TheAmericanCollege.edu/Podcasts. Any views or opinions expressed in this podcast are the hosts' and guests' own and do not necessarily represent those of The American College of Financial Services.

According to David, Ken Fisher's hate toward annuities is visible in what can be considered “one of the most successful attacks on any financial product in history”. David discusses why, in his opinion, Ken Fisher sees annuities as the perfect marketing tool to build his own asset management firm. There are two things annuities can do that no other financial product can – David explains what they are. Academic studies that go back to the early 1960s seem to suggest that annuities are the best way to maximize retirement income. There appears to be a massive information gap facing a generation of retirees who are unaware of the value annuities can play in helping them spend more income in retirement. David shares an example by Dr. Michael Finke, one of the foremost experts on the benefits of guaranteed lifetime income. David touches upon whether what Ken Fisher is doing can be considered illegal.     Mentioned in this episode: David's books: Power of Zero, Look Before You LIRP, The Volatility Shield, Tax-Free Income for Life and The Infinity Code DavidMcKnight.com DavidMcKnightBooks.com PowerOfZero.com (free 3-part video series) @mcknightandco on Twitter  @davidcmcknight on Instagram David McKnight on YouTube Get David's Tax-free Tool Kit at taxfreetoolkit.com Ken Fisher Richard Thaler's New York Times articles Peter Diamond “Ken Fisher Can't Have It All” by Dr. Michael Finke

Flutter Entertainment, the owner of FanDuel, entered the New York Stock Exchange with impressive revenue growth. But, what's driving it? (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jim Gillies discuss: - What to watch as big tech companies report. - Concentration in the Magnificent Seven. - Questions about Flutter Entertainment's share count and debt load. - The switching incentives in sports betting. Plus, (15:26) Robert Brokamp continues his conversation with Michael Finke, a professor of wealth management and the Director for the Granum Center for Financial Security at The American College of Financial Services. They discuss the key factors for a happy retirement. Epic Bundle Discount: www.fool.com/epic198 Gillies post on X: https://twitter.com/JimPGillies/status/1751713645816365089 Companies discussed: AAPL, MSFT, FLUT Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp Guests: Jim Gillies, Michael Finke Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the 4% rule still work? In this episode, we welcome three esteemed experts to counter a recent controversial claim made on the Dave Ramsey Show regarding the validity of the 4% rule in retirement planning. Joining us is David Blanchett; the Managing Director and Head of Retirement Research for PGIM DC Solutions, Michael Finke; a distinguished professor of wealth management at the American College of Financial Services, and Wade Pfau; Director of Retirement Research at McLean Asset Management. In our conversation, these experts shed light on the intricate world of retirement income planning, dispelling misconceptions and advocating for a more nuanced approach. Discover the flaws in Ramsey's assertion and explore the dynamics of sequence of return risk in retirement planning. Unpack the complexities of investing in bonds for retirees and the evolving risk profiles of stocks over varying investment horizons. We also uncover the significance of variable spending rates, debunk the fallacies behind aggressive withdrawal suggestions, a safety-first approach in retirement finance, and much more. Tune in for an enlightening journey through retirement planning and equip yourself with expert insights to pave a secure path for your financial future!   Key Points From This Episode:   The motivation for addressing Dave Ramsey's 8% retirement spending rate claim. (0:07:26) Unpack the holes in Dave Ramsey's 8% claim. (0:09:48) How important sequence of return risk is for retirement planning. (0:15:08) Discover if investing in bonds is risky for a retiree. (0:17:57) Learn how the risk of holding stocks changes for longer versus shorter investment horizons. (0:21:55) Subjective risk tolerance and how it is influenced by market fluctuations. (0:24:04) Going all-in on stocks compared to strategies that involve both bonds and stocks in your investment portfolio. (0:30:10) They share their thoughts on Dave Ramsey's notion that the 4% rule is depressing. (0:35:23) Overview of the issues and misconceptions surrounding the 4% rule. (0:37:28) Alternative approaches to spending money from a riskier investment portfolio. (0:40:06) Dynamic spending strategies to improve the initial withdrawal rate from investments. (0:43:01) Explore other financial products, like annuities, for retirement planning. (0:50:05) Mindset hurdles and adjusting expectations for financial planning. (0:58:46) Dissect the concept of delaying government pensions and its impact on investors. (1:02:24) Insights into the pros and cons of delaying social security for higher-earning women. (1:07:52) Final words of wisdom the guests have for listeners. (1:09:30)   Links From Today's Episode:   Michael Finke — http://www.michaelfinke.com/home.html Michael Finke on X — https://twitter.com/finkeonfinance Michael Finke on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/mfinke The American College of Financial Services — https://www.theamericancollege.edu/ David Blanchett — https://www.davidmblanchett.com/ David Blanchett on X — https://twitter.com/davidmblanchett David Blanchett on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-blanchett-b0b0aa2/ PGIM DC Solutions — https://www.pgim.com/dc-solutions/ Wealth, Managed Podcast — https://www.theamericancollege.edu/knowledge-hub/wealth-managed-podcast Wade Pfau — https://retirementresearcher.com/wade-pfau/ Wade Pfau on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/wpfau/ Wade Pfau on X — https://twitter.com/WadePfau McLean Asset Management — https://www.mcleanam.com/ Retire With Style Podcast — https://risaprofile.com/retire-with-style/ Alliance for Lifetime Income — https://www.protectedincome.org/ Episode 89: Wade Pfau: Safety-First: A Sensible Approach to Retirement Income Planning — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/89 Episode 137: David Blanchett: Researching Retirement — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/137 Episode 254: David Blanchett: Regret Optimized Portfolios and Optimal Retirement Income — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/254 The Ramsey Show — https://www.youtube.com/@TheRamseyShowEpisodes The Ramsey Show: You Can't Win With Money if You Don't Know Where Your Money Is — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg4Z8EQY3Ao ‘Supernerds Unite Against Dave Ramsey's 8% Safe Withdrawal Rate Guidance' — https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/11/13/supernerds-unite-against-dave-ramseys-8-safe-withdrawal-rate-guidance/ RISA profiler — risaprofile.com/rationalreminder ‘Quasi-empirical bootstrap sampling paper' — Jason Fichtner — https://bipartisanpolicy.org/person/jason-j-fichtner/ ‘The Value of Delayed Social Security Claiming for Higher-Earning Women' — https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3849653 Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca Benjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/  Benjamin on X — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/ Cameron on X — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/

One of the biggest shows on cable is leaving for streaming. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Mann discuss:  - Netflix's $5 billion deal with the WWE.  - Proctor & Gamble's quarter and write down of Gillette.  - Why Schwab's deposit flight isn't quite breaking the bank. Plus, (16:12) Robert Brokamp kicks off a two-part interview series with Michael Finke, the Director for the Granum Center for Financial Security at The American College of Financial Services. In part one, they discuss what to consider when planning a withdrawal rate for retirement. Companies discussed: NFLX, TKO, PG, SCHW Hosts: Ricky Mulvey, Robert Brokamp Guests: Bill Mann, Michael Finke Producer: Mary Long Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, The Annuity Man and Michael Finke discuss:  Annuities are more attractive today  Protecting your future lifestyle  Cutting little slices on the birthday cake There's no perfect product to solve for inflation   Key Takeaways:  At the time of this episode's taping, near-retirees can lock in 5.2% on five-year MYGAs for the next five years; however, it may go up or down.  When buying an annuity, you're essentially buying yourself a minimum standard of living forever, no matter how long you live. You have to choose if you want to shoulder the risk or transfer it. Your future lifestyle is at stake.  It's not going to be easy, but you must first recognize that you're not going to live forever. You have to decide how you could spread out your savings to accommodate your lifestyle until you die or if you want to spend more money to have less worry.  If you can be more flexible, then inflation's impact won't be that big of a deal. Also, there's no perfect product to solve for inflation. There are options that could help you have some stability through it, like social security and I Bonds.    "If we model out 1000 different potential retirements, the ones who will have an annuity will, on average, be happier, but the ones with an investment portfolio might have a slightly higher probability of success. But there is no information about what failure means." —  Michael Finke.    Connect With Micheal Finke: Website: http://www.michaelfinke.com/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-finke-8134808/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mfinke  Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinkeonFinance    Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!

Our guest on the podcast today is Dan Haylett. Dan is a financial planner and head of growth for TFP Financial Planning based in the United Kingdom. Dan focuses on financial planning, retirement planning, and life planning for people over age 50. He also hosts a podcast called The Humans vs. Retirement that is centered on the behavioral aspects of retirement. Prior to joining TFP, Dan occupied several positions in the asset-management industry.BackgroundBioTFP Financial PlanningThe Humans vs. Retirement podcastRetirement“How to Become a ‘Retirement Rebel' for a Higher ‘Return on Life,'” by Dan Haylett, humansvsretirement.com.“Retirement Is a Flawed Concept, With Carl Richards,” The Humans vs. Retirement podcast, humansvsretirement.com, June 19, 2023.“Navigating the Changing Relationship With Your Spouse in Retirement, With Ashley Quamme,” The Humans vs. Retirement podcast, humansvsretirement.com, June 5, 2023.Identity and Purpose“Retiring With a Bang: Harvard's 85-Year Study Unlocks Secrets to a Long and Happy Life,” by Dan Haylett, humansvsretirement.com.“Happiness, Fulfillment, and Contentment in Retirement,” by Dan Haylett, humansvsretirement.com.“The Anchors of Retirement Well-Being,” by Dan Haylett, humansvsretirement.com.“Retirement Should Not Be Viewed as the Third and Final Phase of Life,” by Dan Haylett, humansvsretirement.com.Psychology of Spending“Understanding the Deep-Seated Fear of Running Out of Money and Its Impact on Retirement,” by Dan Haylett, humansvsretirement.com.“From 4% Rule to 8% Fool: Unleashing Your Inner Retirement Spending Rockstar,” by Dan Haylett, humansvsretirement.com.“The Psychology Behind Spending Money in Retirement,” by Dan Haylett, humansvsretirement.com.“Annuitized Income and Optimal Asset Allocation,” by David Blanchett and Michael Finke, papers.ssrn.com, Sept. 22, 2017.“Dan Haylett: Is It Good Advice to Give Money Away?” by Dan Haylett, essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk, July 27, 2022.Other“Lessons and Experiences Through the Lens of a Real-Life Retirement Journey, With Andy Murphy,” The Humans vs. Retirement podcast, humansvsretirement.com, June 26, 2023.“6 Weeks Into His Retirement! An Inspirational Real Retirement Story With Neil Jones,” The Humans vs. Retirement podcast, humansvsretirement.com, Nov. 17, 2023.“How to Light Your Retirement Torch With the Father of Life Planning, George Kinder,” The Humans vs. Retirement podcast, humansvsretirement.com, Oct. 6, 2023.“Carl Richards: It Should Be OK to Relax Out Loud,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, July 27, 2021.“Michael Kitces: How Higher Yields Affect Asset Allocation and Retirement Planning,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, May 9, 2023.Mitch AnthonyPaul Armson

Our guest on the podcast today is syndicated personal finance columnist and author Scott Burns. Burns began his career as a newspaper columnist in The Boston Herald in 1977, where he was also the financial editor. In 1985, he joined the staff of The Dallas Morning News, where his column became one of the most widely read features in the paper. Along the way, he created what he called Couch Potato Investing, which involves buying and holding a broadly diversified portfolio of low-cost index mutual funds. Burns has authored or co-authored several books, including The Coming Generational Storm and Spend ‘Til the End, both of which he co-authored with Laurence Kotlikoff. He received bachelor's degrees in humanities and biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.BackgroundBioCouch Potato InvestingThe Coming Generational Storm: What You Need to Know About America's Economic Future, by Laurence J. Kotlikoff and Scott BurnsSpend ‘Til the End: Raising Your Living Standard in Today's Economy and When You Retire, by Laurence J. Kotlikoff and Scott BurnsBonds and Retirement“Do Bonds Have a Future?” by Scott Burns, scottburns.com, May 14, 2022.“Scott Burns: These Four Pillars of Investing Stand the Test of Time,” by Scott Burns, The Dallas Morning News, July 20, 2023.Allan Roth“TIPS Ladder Funds Don't Yet Exist, but They Should,” by John Rekenthaler, Morningstar.com, June 16, 2023.“Is America Hitting Peak Consumption?” by Scott Burns, scottburns.com, Oct. 12, 2023.“The Pudding Report, 2022,” by Scott Burns, scottburns.com, Jan. 15, 2023.“Examining the Tax Deferral Gift Horse,” by Scott Burns, scottburns.com, April 8, 2023.Investing in Retirement“What's a Safe Withdrawal Rate Today?” by Christine Benz, Jeffrey Ptak, and John Rekenthaler, Morningstar.com, Dec. 13, 2022.“The 4 Percent Rule Is Not Safe in a Low-Yield World,” by Michael Finke, Wade Pfau, and David Blanchett, SSRN, Jan. 15, 2013.“The High Cost of Immortality,” by Scott Burns, scottburns.com, Dec. 18, 2022.“Making a Plan to Retire Now, Not Later,” by Scott Burns, scottburns.com, April 25, 2022.“Is Homeownership Bigger Than It Should Be?” by Scott Burns, scottburns.com, Nov. 14, 2020.“Is Downsizing in Retirement Actually Possible?” by Scott Burns, scottburns.com, Nov. 21, 2020.OtherPortfolio VisualizerCenter for Retirement Research at Boston CollegeEmployee Benefit Research InstituteKaiser Family Foundation

Michael Finke and David Lau explore the unique challenges faced by retirees and the critical need for financial security in their golden years. Michael's extensive research sheds light on the powerful behavioral benefits that annuities offer, emphasizing how these financial tools provide retirees with peace of mind by guaranteeing a steady income stream. The conversation also delves into practical best practices for financial advisors, highlighting the importance of customizing annuity solutions to align with clients' individual goals and risk profiles. This podcast is an invaluable resource for both advisors and retirees seeking to navigate the complexities of retirement planning. Listen to this podcast to gain a comprehensive understanding of the role annuities play in addressing retirees' psychological concerns, dispelling misconceptions about these financial instruments, and implementing effective strategies that blend annuities into a diversified retirement income plan. Michael Finke and David Lau provide actionable insights that can help financial advisors empower their clients to achieve financial security and peace of mind in retirement. Key Takeaways: [00:00 - 01:12] - Introduction to the podcast and guest, Michael Finke. [01:12 - 04:20] - Michael Finke's background and expertise in retirement planning and financial services. [04:20 - 07:15] - Discussing the psychological challenges retirees face and the need for financial security in retirement. [07:15 - 09:58] - The impact of behavioral biases on retirement planning and decision-making. [09:58 - 13:25] - The role of annuities in addressing retirees' psychological concerns. [13:25 - 17:40] - Discussing common misconceptions about annuities and their role in a retirement portfolio. [17:40 - 21:05] - Best practices for incorporating annuities into a retirement income strategy. [21:05 - 25:00] - Addressing the concern of liquidity when using annuities and the importance of a diversified approach. [25:00 - 28:45] - Michael Finke's insights on the evolving landscape of retirement planning and the role of financial advisors. [28:45 - 30:00] - Closing remarks and gratitude to the guest, Michael Finke.

There is a science to retirement, and if we do it with purpose it can turn out very well. Ever wonder how to make the most of your money, work, and time as you age? There is data out there about this and we will dive into it. Today we talk with professor Michael Finke about finding the happy medium between these three, the meaning of money and the impact of work. Michael Finke, Ph.D. is a Professor of wealth management and Frank M. Engle Distinguished Chair in Economic Security at The American College of Financial Services and an expert on all things related money, retirement satisfaction and the psychology of retirement.Knowing that various 'asset classes' like relationships, health, and intellectual curiosity can provide both immediate and long-term rewards, we explore opportunities to  balance finances while still pursuing these other joy-forward assets. We also talk about the struggle of transitioning from a saving to a spending mindset in retirement - and where people often go wrong-which involves the limbic system of the brain and how it conflicts with our pre-frontal cortex. Thank you to our sponsors: Timeline Nutrition — our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners receive 10% off your first order of Mitopure with code AGEIST at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist. InsideTracker — the dashboard to your Inner Health. Listeners get 20% off on all products at InsideTracker.com/AGEIST.LMNT Electrolytes — our favorite electrolytes for optimal hydration. Listeners receive a free 8-serving sample pack with their purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/AGEIST. Key Moments:“Now, I have found in my research that having more money is associated with greater life satisfaction. It is, but you know why? If it's just dots on a computer screen, why does it make you feel good?”“And in retirement, money facilitates. It's an avenue towards activities that actually do make you happy.”“It's the spending of the money on the right kind of things that make you happy.”“People feel differently about spending money from savings than they do spending money from income… Well, people spend more when they have $35,000 of income versus having $500,000 in savings. That's an example of how using your money the right way can actually help you get more satisfaction.”Get in touch with Michael FinkeWebsiteTwitter (X)Facebook Contact

Questions From the Flight Deck: What do we do with large retro/bonus checks? Is a cash balance plan any good?   Meat of the Mission: Never spend more than they make. How? Habit Patterns... What type of spend Spend money on fun stuff; Leisure, fun, travel Don't spend money on stuff that does not add value – cut it out. YNAB, EveryDollar, or other apps. https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/ Amelie Riendle Podcast (Flight #44 and Flight #27) Prepare more, plan more... What do you want to do in retirement? You can only sit on the beach or play golf so much. The #1 thing people do in retirement is watch television! Michael Finke. Know your retirement needs...it's expensive! Start a financial plan now to know your “number” for how much to save to meet your retirement financial goals. Don't let it be a lingering question. Simulate (software), practice...take some time off and live on the retirement budget. Deliberation, Planning, and Intention in and of themselves make people happier in retirement: (Michael Finke) E.g., Those that retire in accordance with their plan vs. Forced retirement. Both experience happiness, but forced retirement is a delayed happiness (3- 4 years). E.g., Those that move after retirement...not b/c they move but because they had a deliberate plan with intentionality. Control vs. Out of Control??? Michael Finke says “Invest in Imagination” Never compromise their health: exercise and eat right. Exercise not only helps you feel better in retirement but also helps mental capacity and cognitive health. Flight #58 Exercise and the Brain: The Neuroscience of Fitness Explored. “Exercise stimulates neurogenesis – the creation of new neurons – primarily in the hippocampus, influencing memory and learning while increasing key mood-regulating neurotransmitters. It also enhances brain plasticity, essential for recovery from injury and aging, and improves cognitive functions such as attention and memory.”  Estimated that average couple will need $315k to cover medical expenses in retirement, excluding LTC (https://institutional.fidelity.com/app/item/RD_13569_42402/retirement-planninghealth-care-costs.html) Invest more in their relationships and always work to build new connections. (Michael Finke) “Dude...you're not as good at retirement as the women are.” Invest in relationships outside of work. Strongest predictor of life satisfaction during retirement: Relationship with your spouse – huge impact, good and bad. Highest statistical significance. Marital counseling to prepare...? (Valuable investment)  Friends – Second highest statistical significance. Your kids – not as significant...statistically and FB comments online.  Takeaway – Invest in your marriage...invest in friendships outside of work.  Plan, prepare for taxes...it is a large (frustrating) expense What are the financial AND emotional costs of paying too much taxes in retirement? RMDs – when not needed? Legacy planning: Roth, 529, Brokerage account. Practical side: HSA, Roth, Cash, Taxable Brokerage The right mindset – what is money? It does not make you happy... Money is paper or numbers on a computer screen...E.g., bricks to build a house. Pre-Retirement: Don't allow money to make you miserable... Examples of how money ALONE has made people miserable By chasing after it too much...like a trophy Airlines are great b/c fly more = more pay. BUT... Money is a tool to reduce stress and increase your enjoyment...there are other tools! Post-Retirement: It's okay to spend your retirement money on frivolous stuff... Example, people spend from pensions but not on IRAs, 401ks. Defined Contributions versus Defined Benefit. Finke example: Mom has a pension and spends every dollar happily, but refuses/hates to draw from her IRA Understand what truly DOES make you happy in retirement – you must invest in these three things: Finances Health Relationships Realize there are things that you cannot control – Realize that you have more control (of other areas) than you realize: Example – Short-term stock market gyrations versus your own personal inflation. Example – Our country's debt crisis – saving more to prepare. Example – Higher inflation and taxes in the future – save more to prepare. If things go really badly – you'll be glad you prepared, saved, etc. Example – MGP “bad timing” scenario – 2008-type retirement for airline pilots at age 60. Be an Ant during working years and be a Grasshopper in retirement (up to a point). Though Aesop's fable is regarded as a lesson in thriftiness, “grasshoppers” are likelier to smooth their spending over their lifespans. Don't wear thriftiness as a badge of honor- you saved to consume later- hint, it is now later! (https://www.aaii.com/journal/article/grasshoppers-and-ants-in-retirement)  Don't compare (especially finances) – live someone else's values. Comparison is the thief of joy! From this article: “Feelings of jealousy, frustration, and hopelessness emerge if comparisons continue. If left unaddressed, chronic anxiety and depression can stem from such behavior.” Avoid comparing other peoples' "outsides" to your own "insides"  When, if ever, is it okay to compare yourself to someone else? How to prevent comparison from limiting your success and peace of mind? Even if we do not want to think about it, our mortality is real. Should we spend the money today or wait until tomorrow? How many pieces should I cut “the financial cake” into not knowing how many years we shall be here. Very few get to spend the last dollar at the last second of life. How do we create a good retirement under so much uncertainty? Consider your legacy not “at the end of life” but 50 years from now. Helps to consider mortality and legacy that you want to leave financially.

BIO: Tom Wall holds a Ph.D. in Retirement Income Planning, with original research on Whole Life as a Fixed Income Alternative under the advisement of industry thought leaders: Wade Pfau, Michael Finke, and Stephen Parrish.STORY: Tom got pulled into the Bitcoin frenzy in 2018 and made huge gains. He had also invested in an NFT performing really well and made 15X his investment. Tom took his investment from the NFT and invested the money in Bitcoin. Then Bitcoin's value dropped, and Tom lost almost half of his investment.LEARNING: If you make some money, sell, or at least take half off the table. Have a piece of your portfolio that is continually growing but also accessible. “If you make any gain, take back your original investment, and let your gain ride.”Tom Wall Guest profileTom Wall holds a Ph.D. in Retirement Income Planning, with original research on Whole Life as a Fixed Income Alternative under the advisement of industry thought leaders: Wade Pfau, Michael Finke, and Stephen Parrish. His focus on academics and selling from a place of integrity comes from a 20-year career of positioning whole life insurance and competing against its alternatives.Recently he published Permission to Spend: Maximize Your Retirement with the Best-Kept Secret in Personal Finance. Starting in college as an award-winning advisor with Northwestern Mutual before moving his practice to MassMutual, he subsequently grew his career in prominent home office sales and marketing leadership roles.Tom has been a well-known storyteller at nationwide perennial company conferences and firm meetings. Tom now coaches and consults with financial advisors, hosts the Whole Life Masterminds study group, and authors multiple original thought leadership pieces, books, and other content.Worst investment everIn 2017/18, Tom's friends started texting him about this thing called Bitcoin. He had heard about it before but dismissed it because he couldn't find it anywhere or buy it. But when his friends started talking about it, he got interested and decided to invest in it. At the time, Bitcoin was at $2,000. Tom invested $10,000, and in just a year, Bitcoin's value was $20,000. Tom made some really good money.Then the NFT craze started, and there was one in particular that Tom believed in, and he bought it. The NFT went up about 15 times his investment. Tom was pleased. Then he decided to move the NFT winnings to Bitcoin, but unfortunately, Bitcoin had started going down at the time. Tom lost over half the value of his gains.Lessons learnedIf you make some money, sell, or at least take half off the table.A bird in the hand is absolutely worth two in the bush.Have a piece of your portfolio that is continually growing but also accessible.Andrew's takeawaysIf you make some gains, take 50% off the table, and keep the other 50%.No.1 goal for the next 12 monthsTom's number one goal for the next 12 months is to add value to as many people as possible and be the voice of reason in the insurance space.Parting words “Go out there and take those risks. Just make sure you do it responsibly and take those gains off the table when you get them.”Tom...

Today, I'm talking to Dr. Michael Finke, Professor of Wealth Management and the Frank M. Engle Distinguished Chair in Economic Security at the American College. He's the Director of the Granum Center for Financial Security, and he's been my professor a few times throughout my career.  I've always been a huge fan of his academic, unbiased approach, and you've undoubtedly seen Michael's work featured here in our Weekend Reading for Retirees email series over the years. He's published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and is widely quoted in many leading consumer publications.  In 2021, he co-authored a research paper titled, Guaranteed Income: A License to Spend with David Blanchett, a previous guest of the show, and also co-hosts the Wealth, Managed podcast with David as well. He's been a tremendous resource to me and many others, and I'm thrilled to talk to him today. In our conversation, Michael and I talk about how our eating and investing habits are so intertwined, how to find true happiness and your purpose in retirement, and how risk factors into your income planning, regardless of your risk tolerance. In this podcast interview, you'll learn: How Michael's first career as a food consumption researcher influenced his economic perspective–and the correlation between healthy eating and investing. Why our society gets so distracted by outliers in economics and politics. How risk aversion influences everything we do in investing and retirement. Why annuities are being used more and more for wealth accumulation instead of lifetime income–and how this is changing the perception of annuities. Why so many people can't stand to see the numbers in their bank accounts get smaller in retirement–even if they're overfunded.  Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/371 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Sign Up to Casey's Weekend Reading Email! Sifting through the copious amount of conflicting financial advice and retirement information can be daunting - but it doesn't have to be! Each week, Casey makes it super easy. He hand-picks 4 of the most important articles you need to read, that are beneficial to you whether you're at, near, or in retirement! If you want them sent straight to your inbox, sign up by visiting RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading

Tune in to hear:- Do certain people have a natural proclivity for deferring gratification for a greater reward at a later date (e.g. exercise and saving) or can this also be learned?- Is whether or not you are more forward-thinking or present-oriented hardwired in you from a young age?- What are some of the things that those who “get retirement right” might know that those who “get retirement wrong” don't?- Why is working in retirement important for many people and how might this look different from working pre-retirement?- What are the three pillars of retirement satisfaction and what can we do to prepare ourselves for the non-financial ones that are often overlooked?- What are some ways that we can spend money, smartly, that may make us happier?- How does Michael live his life differently based on the research he has done on retirement?http://www.michaelfinke.comCompliance Code: 1148-OAS-4/24/2023

Today on the BetterWealth show I'm interviewing Tom Wall, who holds a Ph.D. in Retirement Income Planning with original research on Whole Life as a Fixed Income Alternative under the advisement of industry thought leaders Wade Pfau, Michael Finke, and Stephen Parrish. Tom believes whole life insurance is the best-kept secret in financial planning and shares his research and data to back that claim! Guest BioTom holds a Ph.D. in Retirement Income Planning, with original research on Whole Life as a Fixed Income Alternative under the advisement of industry thought leaders Wade Pfau, Michael Finke, and Stephen Parrish. His focus on academics and selling from a place of integrity come from a 20-year career of positioning whole life insurance and competing against its alternatives. Starting in college as an award-winning advisor with Northwestern Mutual before moving his practice to MassMutual, he subsequently grew his career in prominent home office roles in sales and marketing leadership. He has been a well known storyteller at perennial company conferences and firm meetings nation-wide. Tom now coaches and consults with financial advisors, hosts the Whole Life Masterminds study group, and is authoring multiple pieces of original thought leadership, books, and other content.Guest Links and ResourcesConnect with Tom - https://www.tomwalltalks.com/Buy Tom's Book - https://www.tomwalltalks.com/permissiontospendTom's Social Media -https://www.instagram.com/tomwalltalks/https://www.tiktok.com/@tomwalltalksEpisode Links and ResourcesGet FREE Access to our Overfunded Whole Life Insurance Masterclass - https://bttr.ly/vault Get Your Questions Answered by one of our Life Insurance Experts - https://bttr.ly/aaclarity #BetterWealth Free 15 Minute Clarity Call: https://bttr.ly/ytclarity The And Asset Book: https://bttr.ly/book BetterWealth Quiz: https://bttr.ly/quiz AndAsset.com: https://bttr.ly/andasset BetterWealth Youtube - https://bttr.ly/bwyoutube Financial Advisor, Agent or Coach: https://bttr.ly/advisor

In this special episode, Wade and Alex introduce and welcome Michael Finke, Ph.D. to our RISA® Professional Advisory Board. We also speak with him on his recent article, Forget What You Know about Stock Returns   (https://www.advisorperspectives.com/articles/2022/08/22/forget-what-you-know-about-stock-returns), where we discuss the frequency (or lack thereof) in which retirees can be expect stocks to outperform bonds. We also provide alternate ways investors can capture other premiums for retirement income. Listen to this episode to learn more!   To sign up for the Retirement Income Masterclass where we discuss how you can use the RISA® for your practice; Sign up here: https://risaprofile.pages.ontraport.net/2-Day-Masterclass (This Masterclass is intended for Financial Professionals) This episode is sponsored by McLean Asset Management. Visit https://www.mcleanam.com/roth/ to download McLean's free eBook, "Is a Roth Conversion Right For You?"

For those of us in the business, it feels like interest rates have been rising every two weeks. Fixed rates and guaranteed income have gone up. However, other competing fixed income options have risen as well. How does this new environment reshape how we evaluate recommendations for our clients? We explore this topic and more with Michael Finke, Professor at The American College and David Blanchett, Head of Retirement Research at PGIM.  Links mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-blanchett-b0b0aa2/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-finke-8134808/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-managed-with-michael-finke-and-david-blanchett/id1533084522

“At the end of the day, the pain of staying becomes bigger than the pain of leaving.” - Tom WallIn this episode, Claudio and Bernadette welcome Tom Wall, Speaker, Author, Economist, PhD, and Dad; and share their conversation about career pivoting and retirement planning.Tom holds a Ph.D. in Retirement Income Planning, with original research on Whole Life as a Fixed Income Alternative under the advisement of industry thought leaders Wade Pfau, Michael Finke, and Stephen Parrish. His focus on academics and selling from a place of integrity come from a 20-year career of positioning whole life insurance and competing against its alternatives. Starting in college as an award-winning advisor with Northwestern Mutual before moving his practice to MassMutual, he subsequently grew his career in prominent home office roles in sales and marketing leadership. He has been a well known storyteller at perennial company conferences and firm meetings nation-wide. Tom now coaches and consults with financial advisors, hosts the Whole Life Masterminds study group, and is authoring multiple pieces of original thought leadership, books, and other content.Tom distills decades of experience into simple language, concepts, and thought leadership that advisors can immediately take to their clients. He believes whole life insurance is the Best Kept Secret in financial planning, and has refocused his career on driving organizational growth and inspiring a cultural shift among investment oriented advisors. Tom lives in the Boston area with his two boys aged 11 & 8, and wants nothing more than to make a profound impact on your team.Connect with Tom Wall:Website: https://www.tomwalltalks.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tomwalltalks/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomwall/This show is sponsored by GFG Solutions: https://gfgsolutions.com/GFG Solutions was created to bring peace of mind, clarity, and happiness to our clients who own and manage businesses. We help businesses with their financial responsibilities, including tax prep, bookkeeping, payroll, and much more. And through our consulting services, we help businesses align their business decisions with their financial goals.Follow GFG: https://www.instagram.com/gfgsolutions/Follow Bernadette: https://www.instagram.com/the.band.tee.ceo/

Our guest on the podcast today is Wade Pfau. He is professor of retirement income in the Ph.D. in financial and retirement planning program at the American College of Financial Services. He is also co-director of the American College Center for Retirement Income and RICP program director at the American College. Pfau has written several books, including his most recent, Retirement Planning Guidebook. He is a co-editor of the Journal of Personal Finance, and he publishes frequently in a wide variety of academic and practitioner research journals. He hosts the Retirement Researcher blog and is a regular contributor to Advisor Perspectives, MarketWatch, and Forbes. Pfau holds a doctorate in economics and a master's degree from Princeton University and Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Iowa. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst.BackgroundBioRetirement Planning Guidebook: Navigating the Important Decisions for Retirement Success, by Wade PfauWade Pfau booksWade Pfau blogs posts on Retirement ResearcherRetirement Income StrategiesAlex Murguia“Selecting a Personalized Retirement Income Strategy,” by Alejandro Murguia and Wade Pfau, Retirement Management Journal, Dec. 1, 2021.“Determining Your Retirement Income Style,” by Wade Pfau, financialplanningassocation.org, 2021.“Two Philosophies for Retirement Income Planning Part One: Probability-Based,” by Wade Pfau, forbes.com, Dec. 18, 2019.“What Is a Safety-First Retirement Plan?” by Wade Pfau, retirementresearcher.com.“The RISA Framework: A Systemized Approach to Personalizing Retirement Income Strategies for Clients,” by Wade Pfau and Alex Murguia, kitces.com, April 20, 2022.Inflation and Other Risk Factors“Bill Bengen: Revisiting Safe Withdrawal Rates,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Dec. 14, 2021.“Inflation, Deflation, Confiscation & Devastation—The Four Horsemen of Risk,” by Wade Pfau, retirementresearcher.com.“Wade Pfau: TIPS and Annuities Good Bets When Inflation Is High,” by Ginger Szala, thinkadvisor.com, March 31, 2022.“The Changing Risks of Retirement,” by Wade Pfau, retirementresearcher.com.“The Four Approaches to Managing Retirement Income Risk,” by Wade Pfau, papers.ssrn.com, Dec. 31, 2019.“Don't Panic on Sequence of Returns,” by Amy Arnott, Morningstar.com, May 16, 2022.Withdrawal Rates“Wade Pfau: The 4% Rule Is No Longer Safe,” The Long View Podcast, Morningstar.com, April 29, 2020.“Retiring Soon? Why the Popular 4% Withdrawal Rule May Be a Bad Idea,” by Greg Iacurci, cnbc.com, April 13, 2021.“What Is the ‘Retirement Spending Smile?'” by Wade Pfau, retirementresearcher.com.Annuities“Retirement Income Strategies With Annuities,” by Wade Pfau, retirementreseacher.com.“Wade Pfau Takes a Balanced Look at a Retirement Product Some Advisors Love to Hate,” by Ed McCarthy, thinkadvisor.com, July 22, 2022.“David Lau: Taking High Commissions Out of Annuities,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, June 21, 2022.“Are Annuities Too Expensive?” by Wade Pfau, linkedin.com, July 2, 2021.Long-Term Care“Costs and Incidence of Long-Term Care,” by Wade Pfau, retirementresearcher.com.“Managing Long-Term Care Spending Risks in Retirement,” by Wade Pfau and Michael Finke, lecp.naifa.org, Jan. 7, 2020.“Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance Policies,” by Wade Pfau, retirementresearcher.com.Other“Laura Carstensen: ‘I'm Suggesting We Change the Way We Work,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Sept. 14, 2021.

In today's episode, retirement expert and The American College of Financial Services Wealth Management Professor Michael Finke shares an economist's perspective on retirement income planning. In addition to his role in the classroom, Michael also serves as Director for the Granum Center for Financial Security and the Frank M. Engle Distinguished Chair in Economic Security at The American College. He is focused on advancing knowledge in the emerging field of retirement income planning and preparing the next generation of practitioners to think more broadly about this topic. You can find show notes and other information at CarsonGroup.com/Framework.Carson Group is committed to advancing financial literacy. Our coaches work with thousands of FPA members. Schedule a consultation to learn how Carson can help you help your clients and grow your business.Investment products contain risk and may lose value. There is no guarantee that an investment product will be successful in achieving its objectives. Investors should consult their investment professional prior to making an investment decision.This podcast is brought to you by Carson Group and PIMCO, who are unaffiliated entities. This material contains the opinions of the speakers and not necessarily of Carson Group or PIMCO and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This podcast may include discussions of investment strategies. These discussions are for illustrative purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. The discussions are not based on any particularized financial situation, or need, and are not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research, investment advice or a recommendation for any specific PIMCO or other strategy, product or service. Individuals should consult with their own financial advisors to determine the most appropriate allocations for their financial situation, including their investment objectives, time frame, risk tolerance, savings and other investments. Pimco does not provide legal or tax advice.  Further, this seminar is not intended to provide specific legal, tax, or other professional advice. For a comprehensive review of your personal situation, always consult with a tax or legal advisor. The discussion herein is general in nature and is provided for informational purposes only. There is no guarantee as to its accuracy or completeness.  Any tax statements contained herein are not intended or written to be used, and cannot be relied upon or used for the purpose of avoiding penalties imposed by the Internal Revenue Service or state and local tax authorities. Individuals should consult their own legal and tax counsel as to matters discussed herein and before entering into any estate planning, trust, investment, retirement, or insurance arrangement.           

This week we're pleased to bring you a special “State of Retirement Income” episode, which we recorded live at the annual Morningstar Investment Conference held recently in Chicago, Illinois. For this discussion, we turn the tables on Christine, who is part of an expert retirement planning panel that also includes David Blanchett, managing director and head of retirement research at PGIM DC Solutions, and Karsten Jeske, the founder of Early Retirement Now. Both were guests on past episodes of The Long View.In this panel discussion, recorded before a live audience, we delve into a number of retirement-planning topics, including the impact of inflation on spending patterns; the implications of the recent selloff on asset allocation; sequence-of-returns risk; optimal Social Security-claiming practices; the role and importance of guaranteed income sources; and a lot more. Without further ado, please enjoy this special episode of The Long View.Background“Karsten Jeske: Cracking the Code on Retirement Spending Rates,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Oct. 14, 2020.Karsten Jeske's blog, Early Retirement NowKarsten Jeske's bioDavid Blanchett's bio“David Blanchett: If You're Retiring Now, You're in a Pretty Rough Spot,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Sept. 18, 2019.“Christine Benz and John Rekenthaler: How Much Can You Safely Spend in Retirement?” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Dec. 21, 2021.Inflation“How Much Should You Worry About Inflation in Retirement?” by Christine Benz, Morningstar.com, March 26, 2021.“Exploring the Retirement Consumption Puzzle,” by David Blanchett, financialplanningassociation.org, May 2014.Safe Withdrawal RatesThe Trinity Study“The Safe Withdrawal Rate Series—A Guide for First-Time Readers,” by Karsten Jeske, EarlyRetirementNow.com, Nov. 15, 2021.“The State of Retirement Income: Safe Withdrawal Rates,” by Christine Benz, Jeffrey Ptak, and John Rekenthaler, Morningstar.com, November 2021.“What's a Safe Retirement Spending Rate for the Decades Ahead?” by Christine Benz and John Rekenthaler, Morningstar.com, Nov. 11, 2021.“Drawdown From Financial Accounts in Retirement,” Vanguard Research by Thomas J. De Luca and Anna Madamba, vanguard.com, July 2021.Retirement Portfolio Construction“Cliff Asness: Value Stocks Still Look Like a Bargain,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, May 31, 2022.“Bonds May Be Down, But Some Annuity Payouts Are Up,” by David Blanchett, thinkadvisor.com, May 13, 2022.“Inflation at 7%! Here's Why I'm Not Running for the Hills (Yet)!” by Karsten Jeske, earlyretirementnow.com, Jan. 13, 2022.“The Bucket Approach to Retirement Allocation,” by Christine Benz, Morningstar.com, Jan. 25, 2021.Christine Benz's model bucket portfoliosHarold EvenskyWhat Is a Monte Carlo Simulation?Guaranteed Income and Social Security“Guaranteed Income: A License to Spend,” by David Blanchett and Michael Finke, papers.ssrn.com, June 28, 2021.Open Social SecurityOther“Laura Carstensen: ‘I'm Suggesting We Change the Way We Work,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Sept. 14, 2021.“Eight Centuries of Global Real Interest Rates, R-G, and the ‘Suprasecular' Decline, 1311-2018,” by Paul Schmelzing, bankofengland.co.uk, January 2020.