Brian Decker - Owner and Founder - Decker Retirement Planning
115 episodes
3 weeks ago
Year-end is one of the few windows where decisions—or inaction—can materially affect how much of your money you actually keep in retirement. In this episode, Brian Decker and Marc Knauss, CFP(R) discuss the real-world tax and estate challenges retirees and near-retirees face as the calendar closes—and why waiting can quietly cost you.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
How reallocating risk late in life can trigger unexpected tax bills if handled incorrectly
What happens when highly appreciated stocks or real estate are sold without a plan
Ways retirees get caught off guard by one-time income spikes that push them into higher tax brackets
Why some company retirement plans can create avoidable tax exposure when large positions are involved
How timing decisions today can dramatically affect lifetime taxes and what passes to heirs
Common estate planning oversights that lead to family tension, delays, or unnecessary costs
Why many people think they have a plan—until a tax event or health issue proves otherwise
If you’re within 5–10 years of retirement, or already retired, this episode will help you think differently about taxes, income, and legacy—before year-end decisions are locked in.
Learn more at DeckerRetirementPlanning.com or call 833-707-3030.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not individualized investment, tax, or legal advice. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Consult a qualified professional regarding your specific situation.
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Year-end is one of the few windows where decisions—or inaction—can materially affect how much of your money you actually keep in retirement. In this episode, Brian Decker and Marc Knauss, CFP(R) discuss the real-world tax and estate challenges retirees and near-retirees face as the calendar closes—and why waiting can quietly cost you.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
How reallocating risk late in life can trigger unexpected tax bills if handled incorrectly
What happens when highly appreciated stocks or real estate are sold without a plan
Ways retirees get caught off guard by one-time income spikes that push them into higher tax brackets
Why some company retirement plans can create avoidable tax exposure when large positions are involved
How timing decisions today can dramatically affect lifetime taxes and what passes to heirs
Common estate planning oversights that lead to family tension, delays, or unnecessary costs
Why many people think they have a plan—until a tax event or health issue proves otherwise
If you’re within 5–10 years of retirement, or already retired, this episode will help you think differently about taxes, income, and legacy—before year-end decisions are locked in.
Learn more at DeckerRetirementPlanning.com or call 833-707-3030.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not individualized investment, tax, or legal advice. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Consult a qualified professional regarding your specific situation.
Five Ways to Help Guard Your Retirement Against Inflation | Episode 139
Safer Retirement Radio
56 minutes
3 months ago
Five Ways to Help Guard Your Retirement Against Inflation | Episode 139
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
Safer Retirement Radio
Year-end is one of the few windows where decisions—or inaction—can materially affect how much of your money you actually keep in retirement. In this episode, Brian Decker and Marc Knauss, CFP(R) discuss the real-world tax and estate challenges retirees and near-retirees face as the calendar closes—and why waiting can quietly cost you.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
How reallocating risk late in life can trigger unexpected tax bills if handled incorrectly
What happens when highly appreciated stocks or real estate are sold without a plan
Ways retirees get caught off guard by one-time income spikes that push them into higher tax brackets
Why some company retirement plans can create avoidable tax exposure when large positions are involved
How timing decisions today can dramatically affect lifetime taxes and what passes to heirs
Common estate planning oversights that lead to family tension, delays, or unnecessary costs
Why many people think they have a plan—until a tax event or health issue proves otherwise
If you’re within 5–10 years of retirement, or already retired, this episode will help you think differently about taxes, income, and legacy—before year-end decisions are locked in.
Learn more at DeckerRetirementPlanning.com or call 833-707-3030.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not individualized investment, tax, or legal advice. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Consult a qualified professional regarding your specific situation.
