John Bogle pioneered consumer index funds. What do we think of his classic strategy?Read the article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/john-bogles-investment-strategy-was-he-right-dcb97cc2b7feWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vKmddj0HcuEListen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id1354730500?mt=2Visit our w…

Even with slightly higher fees and a bit less income, the LIRP is still a great alternative to the Roth after age 65.Read the article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/does-the-lirp-make-sense-after-age-65-905679ab6a07Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4rTV_6u9Qp0Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id…

Volatility is here, and a recession is possible. Are you prepared?Read the article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/the-lirp-an-antidote-to-volatility-3c7e803622d9Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KftT24xY6MUListen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id1354730500?mt=2Visit our Website: https://www.srsstrat…

Without insurance, long-term care costs could be in the millions. Today, a cautionary tale and some modern solutions.Read the article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/dont-pay-7-figure-long-term-care-costs-18fe78374492Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mdZuOIUQRM4Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/i…

Is volatility always bad? It depends on what portion of your asset allocation we are talking about.Read the article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/how-much-to-allocate-to-volatile-investments-c3ba2e458218Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nohrvciJowgListen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id1354730500?…

Be extremely cautious with Variable Annuities, as they often come with extremely high fees. Here's why Hybrid Indexed Annuities are a much better option for retirement.Read the article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/watch-out-for-variable-annuity-fees-db3660df27a1Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/txqZw8lGl_sListen on iTunes: https://itunes.app…

Indexed annuities and mutual funds have specific advantages and drawbacks. In this week's episode, Mike covers the differences in terms of gains, losses, fees, and liquidity.Read the article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/mutual-funds-vs-indexed-annuities-d8b6a760045aWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R9tAxARN2fA Listen on iTunes: https://itune…

These simple IRA withdrawal mistakes could cost you thousands of dollars per year in IRS penalties. Read the article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/avoid-these-rmd-mistakes-5c0ec16ad6d2Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qb-8_QQdEg4Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id1354730500?mt=2Visit our Websi…

The pension bubble is about to burst! Don't be caught off guard without a livable retirement income. Instead, find out how you can guarantee retirement income, no matter what happens in the market.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RV5XqOwJmogRead the article on Medium: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/take-your-pension-money-and-run-ad9f1bc86473V…

Mike goes over last week's interest rate hike, how it could affect you, and what to do about it.Read the article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/rising-interest-rates-what-they-mean-for-you-841230b314d5Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4XQ2WReNEKUListen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id1354730500?mt=…

Mike walks through an example of how easily a hybrid fixed indexed annuity can outperform the stock market.Read the article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/hybrid-fixed-indexed-annuities-an-example-25cb1e95af2Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1OoJu7mIC74Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id1354730…

Mike explains why long-term care is just as inevitable as death and taxes.Read the article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/long-term-care-its-inevitable-24735fb064eeWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GJB_lsrWGTAListen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id1354730500?mt=2Visit our website: srsstrategies.com…

Marc walks through the Bucket Strategy with his personal considerations in mind.Article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/financial-buckets-an-example-e551e05e0f78Video: https://youtu.be/9UG58Jw6fDcPodcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id1354730500?mt=2Website: https://srsstrategies.com…

The Bucket Strategy is a great way to ensure your retirement is truly secure.Video: https://youtu.be/5s7_6HtkwrsArticle: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/are-all-your-retirement-buckets-full-642be00497cfPodcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id1354730500?mt=2Website: https://srsstrategies.com…

One of the great advantages of the LIRP is that it tracks market gains but does not fall in a market downturn. But how exactly does that work?Article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/how-lirp-indexing-works-9c62fc48caafVideo: https://youtu.be/slyspQXUik4Website: https://srsstrategies.comAutor: Secure Retirement Strategies

In our latest episode, Lou discusses 3 retirement income gotchas that could make life harder than it has to be.Article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/3-retirement-income-gotchas-bee6f5a89d08Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id1354730500?mt=2Website: https://srsstrategies.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/XRXJC…

In our latest episode, Marc talks about the advantages of a LIRP over a Roth investment.Article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/how-does-a-lirp-compare-to-a-roth-b66282282a8bPodcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id1354730500?mt=2YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy7qKcIJR6IYOia83x0UnPgWebsite: https://…

This week, Mike and Marc discuss the benefits of guaranteed income for life and why 401(k) plans will soon include hybrid indexed annuities.Article: https://medium.com/@srsstrategies/the-importance-of-guaranteed-income-for-life-20f88d4698e0Video: https://youtu.be/F-IsGbKDVG0Website: https://srsstrategies.comGive us a call today at (866) 481-5211…

This week, Mike and Lou talk about the main benefits of the Life Insurance Retirement Plan—and exactly why you've never heard of it.Article: https://medium.com/p/94b7f26bfcc2/editVideo: https://youtu.be/xjmoFjfwRysWebsite: https://srsstrategies.comAutor: Secure Retirement Strategies

This week, Mike discusses the implications of the Great Recession and new healthcare plans on Long-Term Care.Give us a call today: 1 (866) 481-5211Visit our website: srsstrategies.comRead our blog: https://www.srsstrategies.com/blog/Listen to the audio version on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secure-retirement-strategies/id1354730500?…

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SRS Podcast Episode 1: What is a LIRP?https://www.srsstrategies.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWJaAdVqkA8&t=1sAutor: Secure Retirement Strategies