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1. March Madness & Retirement Planning

     With March Madness about to come to a close and the NBA Playoffs around the corner, basketball is still on the mind for some people. What can we learn about retirement planning by exploring some concepts in the game of basketball? We also discuss how the city you live in can have a drastic im…Listen Now

2. Alternative Investments

     The “normal” investment world already seems crowded with endless possibilities of companies and ways to invest. Yet there’s a segment of the market classified as alternative investments that many people find intriguing. Could there ever be a place for alternative investments in your por…Listen Now

3. This Is Why You Never Assume

     We often see people making certain assumptions about retirement that just aren’t correct. Matt and Nick explore some common assumptions that they see in their office. Get Access To The IFL Manual Vault Click here to listen to more episodes. If you have any questions, give us a call at 888-2…Listen Now

4. Does The Rule Of 100 Still Work?

     The financial industry has held many general rules of thumb throughout the years, but one of the most popular ones is the rule of 100. If you subtract 100 from your age, that's percentage of stocks you should have in your account. This may be a good place to start, but it's certainly not a fi…Listen Now

5. Explaining GameStop’s Meteoric Stock Rise And Lessons Learned From A Wild Wall Street Week

     You probably heard all about GameStop stock and buzzwords like short squeeze, Reddit’s Wall Street Bets, and hedge funds the last week of January. But what really happened that had all of the financial media world stirred up and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Donald Trump Jr. actually agreein…Listen Now

6. Invest Like A Billionaire

     We discuss the five ways the super-rich think and how everyone can use these same concepts in their retirement. Get Access To The IFL Manual Vault Click here to listen to more episodes. If you have any questions, give us a call at 888-228-8814. And don't forget to subscribe to the show on you…Listen Now

7. The Roth Conversion

     Is a Roth Conversion right for you? There are many different financial firms advertising this strategy right now, but it can be difficult to know this is truly something that will work well with your plan. We dive into how a conversion works, how taxes are paid, and the long-term effects of t…Listen Now

8. New Stimulus Package and End Of Year Planning

     A 900 billion stimulus package just got approved by Congress. So what does this mean for the economy and stock market? Matt and Nick discuss the big points of this new bill, how this will affect middle-class Americans, and the looming tax bomb that is building up as we keep adding to our nati…Listen Now

9. The Conversation No One Wants To Have

     As we approach the holidays, this may be a good time to discuss the wants and needs of our family in retirement. Even though this conversation can be tough and emotional, it's one that is pertinent to your retirement plan. Today Matt and Nick will discuss some of the barriers that can stand i…Listen Now

10. Trust Your Gut

      Many people in the financial world complicated the retirement process by throwing out buzzwords and explaining things in a complex way. But retirement shouldn't be this difficult, and it should incorporate some common sense. Matt and Nick talk about trusting your gut on the show today and som…Listen Now

11. Election 2020

      This episode was recorded on November 4th, 2020 and we are still waiting for all of the votes to come in from last night's election. It's no secret that the market is rather volatile when there's uncertainty involved. This why Matt and Nick talk to us today on why we shouldn't have our retire…Listen Now

12. Elections & The Market

      This year's election is on the horizon and many people have strong emotions and opinions going into it. It's common that we hear one candidate will make the stock market crash, while the other one will be beneficial for the market. Matt and Nick discuss how to get through volatile times with …Listen Now

13. The 4 Percent Rule Of Retirement

      There are many general rules out there in the retirement world and it can be difficult to navigate which ones are still relevant in today's environment. Matt and Nick will break down what the 4 percent rule is and why they think this rule is outdated. Click here to listen to more episodes. If…Listen Now

14. Rolling Over Retirement Accounts From An Old Employer

      The pandemic has caused a lot of turmoil in the job market. Many people have been laid off and now have to find a new employer to work for. But what should you do with your retirement account that's with your old employer? Matt and Nick talk about a few strategies you can utilize when making …Listen Now

15. The Cost Of Waiting

      There is no doubt that procrastination is in our human nature. Many people will push off tasks that need to be done until the very last minute, but this is not a trait that you want to carry in your financial life. Matt and Nick break down how much waiting can cost you in retirement. Not only…Listen Now

16. COVID & The Markets

    The market has made a significant rebound since the dip in March. However, we should still proceed with caution and be wary that all of the economic effects of COVID-19 have not been felt fully. Matt and Nick will discuss how the markets take in information from the news and dive into the 5 companie…Listen Now

17. The Three C’s of Retirement

    The Income For Life Show, powered by Folds of Honor, is back! On the first episode of the renewed podcast, Matt and Nick discuss the philosophy behind The Three C's of Retirement. Understanding your Checkbook, Calendar and Clock is the secret to a successful retirement and we'll explore why that's t…Listen Now

18. What Will Retirement Look Like In A Trump Presidency?

    What will the United States look like during a Trump presidency? And more importantly, what will retirement look like over the next four years? We're going to focus on three major expected changes and issues that could result from this election. We're going to talk about Social Security, the "Fiduci…Listen Now

19. The 8 Percent Annuity Return Discussion

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20. Occam’s Razor And Retirement Planning

    Occam’s Razor is a term from the 1300’s that still applies today, which describes that when two or more ideas are presented to you – the simplest idea should be chosen. That same idea is how retirement income planning should be, because if you cannot explain it to a six-year-old, you probably …Listen Now