1-minute Summary of Every David McKnight Book on Retirement
David gives a 1-minute summary of all his books on retirement. The Power of Zero: How to Get to the 0% Tax Bracket and Transform Your Retirement. The book outlines a step-by-step plan for getting to the 0% tax bracket in retirement, because if…
My Review of the Anti-IUL Book “Lapsed”
David reviews an anti-IUL book, LAPSED, written by financial advisor Elan Moas, who believes IULs are designed to fail rather than succeed. According to David, the book is written with dramatic and highly-charged rhetoric around what will befall you…
Estate Planning Essentials: Our Approach to Asset Management
Developing a Comprehensive Plan to Manage Your Family’s Financial Future Estate planning is not just about managing your assets or distributing wealth; it’s about leaving a legacy that lasts for generations. Investing can be a strategy to potentially manage and grow your hard-earned assets and values for your loved ones. This article aims to provide an overview of estate planning and its potential benefits for our approach to asset management
The Art of Financial Planning: Building a Solid Foundation
Essential Elements and Guiding Principles of Comprehensive Financial Planning Some people avoid financial planning because they feel overwhelmed by all the numbers. Whether you have concerns about your understanding of finances or you’re looking for guidance to manage your own, this article is for you. We’ll look at financial planning through the lens of an artist painting a masterpiece. Just as each brushstroke and color choice can affect the outcome of a painting, every financial decision and strategy can potentially influence your financial situation. A strong financial foundation can provide a solid base for your financial planning and potentially […]
Achieving the 0% Tax Bracket: How to Utilize Your ‘Taxable Bucket’
The following content related to achieving the 0% tax bracket and best uses of your taxable bucket is excerpted in part from The Power of Zero, by David McKnight. Achieving the 0% tax bracket is a dream scenario – and one that I help many of my clients accomplish – but it doesn’t happen by accident. Enjoying a tax-free retirement takes proactive and strategic planning, and it pays to begin today. The longer you wait, the longer you’re standing on the proverbial train tracks, with a high-speed taxation disaster racing toward you, and the less time you have to
Dave Ramsey Says You Can Take an 8% Withdrawal Rate in Retirement! (Is He Right?)
Today’s episode revolves around whether Dave Ramsey is right – or wrong – in saying that people can take an 8% withdrawal rate in retirement. A group of fiduciary advisors recently confronted Dave Ramsey on Twitter. Just like David, they…
The Truth About Doug Andrew’s Retirement Philosophy
David starts the conversation by describing why he’s not a huge fan of Doug Andrew’s retirement philosophy. David then talks about the differences between Doug’s approach and the Power of Zero approach for funding your retirement. According to…