Posts tagged history
Ep 35: The 401(k) Trap

Some of the traditional pillars of retirement income are almost non-existent (Pensions) or severely fractured (Social Security). It leaves the final pillar of personal savings (your 401(k)) as the last pillar standing. But new assaults are threatening the security of this final pillar. We call it The 401(k) Trap. Join us on this episode as we explore the (surprisingly) long history of pensions, how their general demise gave way to the 401(k), and how we can take certain actions today to make sure your retirement income is left intact on your way to, and through, retirement.

You can also download a special report that Brian Doe has created by the same name as this podcast. Check out The 401(k) Trap for more information on this subject. It includes a helpful bonus checklist to help you assess your retirement preparedness.

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Ep 17: FDR Was Right - But Then...

This episode features a neat history lesson about the origins of Social Security, but also gives Brian the chance to analyze some of the current problems surrounding this "entitlement" program. Is it truly an effective way to still eliminate elder poverty? How does it need to fit into a retiree's financial plan? We'll lay out some of the massive changes that have impacted Social Security over the past few decades and how that positions us for the future.

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