What is an L.I.R.P. Conversion? with David McKnight
David becomes very uneasy when advisors recommend that their clients take the money in their IRA and convert all of it into an LIRP. The LIRP has a lot of benefits, but it really should be used in conjunction with other streams of tax-free income. The…
Meet the Politician Who Sounds Exactly Like a Power of Zero Advisor with David McKnight
There are two people today that are making waves in the national conversation for what they are saying about the national debt. This first is Ken Fisher. Ken says the debt to GDP ratio has been worse in the past and that we really have nothing to…
Should I Take the Lump Sum Option with My Pension? with David McKnight
What are the implications of taking your pension normally versus a lump sum? A lot of companies offer the lump sum as a way to get out from under the financial obligation of paying you or your spouse until you die. As a stream of income, your pension…
Why Line 10 Is My Very Favorite Line on the Tax Return with David McKnight
Line 10 on your tax return can be a great joy for you in retirement. Before the tax cuts of 2018, you may have known it as Line 43, and it simply means your taxable income. Taxable income is important to someone trying to achieve the Power of Zero…
The Hallmarks of a True Power of Zero Advisor with David McKnight
Over the years David has noticed a number of advisors who have professed to be Power of Zero advisors, but there are a number of significant shortfalls in their approach. A true Power of Zero advisor believes that tax rates are going to be higher in…
