Episodes

  • How will a rate drop by the Fed impact your retirement and should you embrace a "boring" retirement plan
    Aug 21 2025

    In this week's episode, we discuss how the Fed changing the prime rate will impact your retirement plan. What if you've always heard that annuities are bad? Is it smart to embrace the boring, predictable returns that annuities bring when you are in retirement? Is the same plan you put in place 10 years ago still the best plan for you today? Is the 4% withdrawal rule still valid? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?

    Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.

    Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

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    32 mins
  • How can you know when to retire and does where you get your advice from and when you start matter
    Aug 18 2025

    In this week's episode, we explore when you should retire and why many don't work with a retirement expert. How can you know your plan is the best for you? Do ALL advisors charge fees? Can you make a plan yourself without expert help? When should you make your retirement plan and when should your retirement start? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?

    Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.

    Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

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    30 mins
  • Why is Warrenn Buffett changing his will and what can you learn from this, and why are most retirement accounts a tax bomb waiting to go off
    Aug 2 2025

    In this week's episode, we start a brand new chapter with a new show format and welcome a new co-host and former voice of the Atlanta Braves, Kevin McAlpin. Why is Warren Buffett updating his will at 93 years old and what can you learn from that? Why are most retirement accounts a tax bomb that will go off at some point? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?

    Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.

    Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

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    16 mins
  • What is a Fact Finder and what is the process of working with Safe Money Retirement
    Jul 24 2025

    In this week's episode, we'll explore what our process at Safe Money Retirement is when we work with new clients. What is a Fact Finder? Why is it important to do a complete, full Fact Finder appointment before even discussing plans or rates? What info do you need to have prepared for the 1st appointment in our process? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?

    Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.

    Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

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    19 mins
  • How many seasons do you have left and how can you be ready financially for whenever you pass
    Jul 19 2025

    In this week's episode, we'll discuss how you need to have a realistic mindset around how long you have left in your life and plan accordingly. How can you make sure you're not underliving or overliving your plan? Do you have a plan if you were to pass soon? What about if you live a very long life? Are you ready? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?

    Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.

    Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

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    19 mins
  • When is Safe Money Retirement NOT a good fit for a potential client
    Jul 13 2025

    In this week's episode, we'll explore when a Safe Money Retirement plan would NOT be a good fit for you. If you don't want guarantees and like the excitement of wins and losses in the market, are we a good fit? Is your current advisor a retirement expert? Do you need a retirement expert? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?

    Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.

    Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

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    18 mins
  • How can you have your own personal "Financial Independence Day" everyday in retirement
    Jul 8 2025

    In this week's episode, we'll wish the USA a happy birthday and explore how you can have your own financial independence day. Have you evaluated your spending and determined what your ongoing expenses will be in retirement? How can you eliminate any remaining debt? How can you be truly free in retirement? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?

    Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.

    Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

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    18 mins
  • What is a "Honeyboomer" and how can you be one
    Jun 30 2025

    In this week's episode, we'll discuss how you can be a "Honeyboomer." Can you really take a honeymoon-type trip every single year? What can you do to KNOW FOR SURE you'll have enough income to cover your bills and trips every year for the rest of your life? Isn't it time to get answers to the tough retirement questions now?

    Join Certified Financial Fiduciary® and bestselling author Tim Wood each week to discuss protecting your retirement dollars, guaranteeing your lifetime income, wisely planning for taxes, and more. Visit us online at www.SafeMoneyRetirement.com for more information, to join us for this week's webinar, or to get a FREE copy of Tim's bestselling book.

    Safe Money Retirement® - Insuring Your Retirement Dreams

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    16 mins