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  • Five Ways to Help Guard Your Retirement Against Inflation | Episode 139

    Five Ways to Help Guard Your Retirement Against Inflation | Episode 139
    Sep 19 2025
    In this episode of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Mark Knauss, CFP(R) walk through five essential strategies to help protect your retirement income from inflation—without exposing your portfolio to unnecessary risk. From laddered income accounts to hard assets and tactical stock exposure, they outline a disciplined approach built for today’s uncertain environment. You’ll also learn: Why COLAs (Cost of Living Adjustments) must be handled carefully in retirement income planning How traditional bond funds are vulnerable in a rising rate world What “real returns” mean—and why they matter more than nominal performance How Decker’s Two-Sided Model uses momentum and stop-loss rules to reduce risk in volatile or flat markets If inflation and future market returns are keeping you up at night, this episode gives you the education—and the options—you need. 📞 Ready to build a retirement plan that actually adjusts for inflation? Call 833-707-3030 or visit DeckerRetirementPlanning.com
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    56 min
  • Planning for Surviving Spouses: Estate Documents, Income Shifts, and Avoiding Costly Mistakes | Episode 138

    Planning for Surviving Spouses: Estate Documents, Income Shifts, and Avoiding Costly Mistakes | Episode 138
    Aug 30 2025
    What really happens when one spouse passes away? In this episode of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Arrin Wray break down one of retirement’s most difficult—but essential—topics: preparing financially and legally for the loss of a spouse. You’ll learn: - The must-have estate documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives) - The “pour-over” provision that helps families avoid probate nightmares - How Social Security, pensions, and taxes change for a surviving spouse - Why compensation clauses and unclear distribution instructions can tear families apart - Steps to protect income, minimize taxes, and create a smooth transition Planning ahead means your spouse and children are cared for—and your legacy is preserved without unnecessary stress or conflict. 👉 Listen now and discover how math-based planning can give you and your loved ones peace of mind. Learn more at https://deckerretirementplanning.com/ We are financial advisors, not attorneys. Always speak to a qualified attorney for legal advice.
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    56 min
  • Smarter Cash: Liquidity, Yield & Lower Volatility | Episode 137

    Smarter Cash: Liquidity, Yield & Lower Volatility | Episode 137
    Aug 22 2025
    As the Fed flirts with rate cuts, many retirees face shrinking savings and money-market yields. In this episode, Brian Decker and Brad Geddes, CFP(R) break down DRP’s Cash Plus portfolio—built for 0–5 year dollars that need liquidity and low volatility, yet can aim higher than plain cash. They also cover how AI is changing principal-guaranteed indexes and the timing inside momentum models, plus a simple checklist for a rock-solid retirement plan. What you’ll learn Why falling rates can punish “safe” cash—and what to do about it How a diversified cash sleeve (short-term Treasuries, market-neutral, dividend equities) targets steadier yield with 100% liquidity “Upside/Downside capture”: keeping more of the good, less of the bad Where AI already fits: principal-guaranteed index designs and trade-timing in momentum strategies Six keys to a resilient retirement plan (taxes, risk control, income optimization, fees, and more) Call us: 833-707-3030 More resources: DeckerRetirementPlanning.com → Safer Retirement Education (free downloads)
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    56 min
  • Sequence of Risk: Why Retirement Timing Can Make or Break Your Future | Episode 136

    Sequence of Risk: Why Retirement Timing Can Make or Break Your Future | Episode 136
    Jul 26 2025
    In this week’s episode of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Bradley Geddes, CFP(R) break down one of the most overlooked threats to retirement success—sequence of returns risk. What happens if you retire right before a market downturn? What if your portfolio strategy doesn’t account for market flatness or volatility? You’ll learn: Why traditional 60/40 portfolios fall short in today’s environment How drawing from laddered principal-guaranteed accounts can help stabilize income What Monte Carlo simulations get wrong—and how to avoid becoming a statistic Strategic updates from the new One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), including major tax credits for retirees Don't let bad timing derail decades of hard work. Tune in to hear how a math-based distribution plan can help you retire with confidence—regardless of what the market does next. 🎧 Listen now and take control of your retirement strategy.
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    56 min
  • Navigating IRA Tax Traps & Powerful Roth Conversion Strategies | Episode 135

    Navigating IRA Tax Traps & Powerful Roth Conversion Strategies | Episode 135
    Jul 18 2025
    Join Brian J. Decker and Marc Knauss, CFP(R) on this week’s episode of Safer Retirement Radio as they uncover why your traditional IRA might be a tax “loan” to the IRS—and how smart Roth conversion planning can turn the tables in your favor. From real-world illustrations of IRA tax bills topping $1.4 million to step-by-step guidance on: IRA Inefficiency: How deferral becomes a hefty tax liability for you —and your heirs Roth Conversions: Why paying taxes now can yield tax-free growth and a far larger legacy Medicare IRMAA: How distributions affect your Medicare premiums (and how to avoid spikes) Advanced Strategies: QDRO “happy divorces,” donor-advised funds, dynasty trusts, cost-segregation for real estate, and more Whether you’re retired or close to retirement, the right tax plan can boost your retirement income, protect against future rate hikes, and maximize what you pass on. Tune in and discover: Real numbers: $1 million IRA → $1.4 million paid to the IRS vs. $319 000 with a Roth plan When and how to convert for maximum impact Estate-planning moves to shelter assets from both income and estate taxes 🔗 Resources & Links: • Download “The Decker Approach to Retirement Planning”: https://deckerretirementplanning.com/ • Safer Retirement Education: https://deckerretirementplanning.com/education • Schedule a no-cost tax analysis: 833-707-3030
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    56 min
  • Compounding Risks in Retirement | Episode 134

    Compounding Risks in Retirement | Episode 134
    Jul 11 2025
    Join Brian Decker and Arrin Wray as they unpack the three “compounding risks” that can threaten your nest egg—and show you how to turn them into advantages: Why delaying taxes in a traditional IRA could cost you (and your heirs) over $1 million, and how proactive Roth conversions lock in today’s rates. Five proven inflation hedges—from planned cost-of-living adjustments to strategic home-equity moves—to keep your spending power intact. The hidden danger of sequence-of-return risk and why distribution strategies with laddered, principal-protected accounts are your best defense. Download free checklists, a sample income plan, and “The Decker Approach” book at DeckerRetirementPlanning.com → Safer Retirement Education. Schedule your no-cost retirement review today: 833-707-3030.
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    56 min
  • Advanced Estate Planning Strategies to Protect Your Legacy | Episode 133

    Advanced Estate Planning Strategies to Protect Your Legacy | Episode 133
    Jun 20 2025
    In Episode 133 of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian J. Decker and Marc Knauss, CFP(R) explore a suite of advanced estate planning strategies designed to help you protect, preserve, and pass on your wealth efficiently: State & Federal Estate Tax Planning: Using AB trusts, portability, and lifetime gifting exemptions to minimize state and federal estate taxes. Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs): Prepay potential tax liabilities and avoid fire-sale scenarios by holding life insurance outside your taxable estate. Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs): Shift your home’s value outside your estate over time while retaining the right to live there. Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs): Freeze today’s value on highly appreciated assets and transfer future growth to the next generation. Dynasty Trusts & Generation-Skipping Transfer: Sidestep the 48% generation-skipping tax and incent responsible behavior across multiple generations. QDROs & Intra-Family Loans: Leverage qualified domestic relations orders and structured loans for tax-efficient wealth transfers. Up-Gifting Techniques: Use step-up in basis by gifting appreciated assets “up” the generational line. Roth IRA Conversions: Compare tax-deferred vs. tax-free growth scenarios and unlock one of the most powerful strategies to reduce lifetime taxes. 📥 Download Free Safer Retirement Education Tools (checklists, the Decker Approach book, Social Security guides, and more): https://deckerretirementplanning.com 📞 Schedule a No-Cost Review with Brian and the team at Decker Retirement Planning: 833-707-3030 Disclosure: Investment advisory and insurance services offered through Decker Retirement Planning, Inc., a registered investment advisor. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always consult a qualified tax advisor before implementing estate planning or tax strategies.
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    56 min
  • Why the 4% Rule Could Be a Risky Move in Today’s Market | Episode 132

    Why the 4% Rule Could Be a Risky Move in Today’s Market | Episode 132
    Jun 13 2025
    Is the 4% rule still safe in a flat or volatile market? In this episode of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Arrin Wray explain why traditional income strategies—like the 4% rule or “living off the interest”—may no longer work in today’s retirement landscape. You’ll learn: ✅ How to build a laddered income plan using principal-guaranteed accounts ✅ The critical mistakes retirees make when taking Social Security ✅ Why Roth conversions may save hundreds of thousands in taxes ✅ How Decker Retirement Planning helps reduce fees and improve income consistency ✅ What smart legacy planning looks like with donor-advised funds and dynasty trusts If you're preparing for retirement—or already retired—this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate income, taxes, and risk with greater confidence. 📞 Schedule a free strategy session at 833-707-3030 or visit DeckerRetirementPlanning.com
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    56 min