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The purpose of Retire With Style is to help you discover the retirement income plan that is right for you. The first step is to discover your retirement income personality. Your hosts Wade Pfau, PhD, CFA, RICP and Alex Murguia, PhD walk you through creating and implementing a retirement plan that will help you reach your goals, and that you’ll be able to stick with.
Start by going to risaprofile.com/style and sign up to take the industry’s first financial personality tool for retirement planning.
Episode 188: Are TIPS the Retirement Safety Net You’ve Been Missing?
Retire With Style
43 minutes 10 seconds
4 months ago
Episode 188: Are TIPS the Retirement Safety Net You’ve Been Missing?
In this episode of Retire with Style, Alex Murguia and Wade Pfau explore Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and their role in retirement planning. They cover the history of TIPS, their tax implications, and how they help protect against inflation. The conversation also addresses the drawbacks of TIPS, current market conditions, and the importance of clear communication- especially for couples where one partner is less engaged in financial matters.
Takeaways
TIPS were introduced in 1997 to protect against inflation.
TIPS provide a real rate of return that adjusts with inflation.
Tax implications of TIPS make them less efficient than other investments.
It’s important to consider the inflation protection TIPS offer in retirement planning.
Market timing is not a sound strategy for investing in TIPS.
Communicating financial plans should focus on meaning rather than just numbers.
Delaying Social Security can provide inflation-adjusted income.
Laddering SPIAs can be an effective strategy for income planning.
Understanding your spouse’s values can enhance financial discussions.
Having a contingency plan for financial management is crucial.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to TIPS and Their Importance
02:57 Understanding TIPS: Historical Context and Current Trends
06:00 Tax Implications and Asset Location for TIPS
09:01 Inflation Protection Strategies in Retirement
12:01 Evaluating the Downsides of TIPS
14:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on TIPS
18:21 Understanding TIPS and Their Role in Portfolios
27:15 Communicating Financial Plans to Less Interested Spouses
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Retire With Style
The purpose of Retire With Style is to help you discover the retirement income plan that is right for you. The first step is to discover your retirement income personality. Your hosts Wade Pfau, PhD, CFA, RICP and Alex Murguia, PhD walk you through creating and implementing a retirement plan that will help you reach your goals, and that you’ll be able to stick with.
Start by going to risaprofile.com/style and sign up to take the industry’s first financial personality tool for retirement planning.
