Financial Safari with Coach Pete

What is each part of your retirement savings meant to do? Coach Pete, Thomas Lipscomb, Denise Reyes and Jackie Selby discuss building a monthly income strategy, assigning money different roles for income and risk, and considering taxes before making retirement decisions.They explore income riders and Coach Pete’s color-coded approach to organizing savings around the retiree, a spouse and what may pass to family. To connect with the team, text PLAN to 600-700 or explore retirement resources at CoachPete.com.Information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment, tax or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional before taking action. Annuity guarantees depend on the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What needs to be in place before you leave a paycheck—or a business—behind? Coach Pete, Thomas Lipscomb, Jackie Selby, and Denise Reyes discuss business succession, buy-sell agreements, key-person insurance, and the questions to ask about how a financial advisor is paid. The conversation connects those decisions with retirement income, market risk, estate planning, and the lifestyle changes that can catch couples by surprise. Hear why a written plan should address both the money you need each month and the life you want to live. Take the next step toward your retirement plan: call 800-661-7383 or text PLAN to 600-700 to connect with Coach Pete’s team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Pete welcomes retirement-income expert and author Tom Hegna to explore the difference between paychecks for essential expenses and playchecks for the travel, hobbies, and experiences that make retirement rewarding. The discussion covers the shift from saving to spending, lifetime income annuities, Roth conversions, long-term care, and the role of life insurance in a legacy plan. Coach Pete also explains why the years around retirement deserve a written strategy. Listen for ways to connect your savings with the lifestyle you want—and questions to take to your own planning conversation. Take the next step toward your retirement plan: call 800-661-7383 or text PLAN to 600-700 to connect with Coach Pete’s team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and the team discuss why retirement planning should focus on the life you want to live—not simply reaching a certain account balance. The conversation covers market volatility, long-term investing, diversification, inflation, and the importance of creating multiple income streams that can support both essential expenses and the experiences you hope to enjoy.The team also explains how a written retirement plan can balance growth and protection, provide dependable income, and help retirees spend with greater confidence. From planning for travel and rising costs to addressing long-term care and creating a family legacy, the episode offers a broader look at turning accumulated savings into a retirement built around freedom, flexibility, and purpose. Take the next step toward your retirement plan: call 800-661-7383 or text PLAN to 600-700 to connect with Coach Pete’s team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and the team discuss why the investment strategy that builds wealth during your working years may not be the same strategy that protects your income in retirement. From concentrated company stock and cryptocurrency swings to the traditional 4% withdrawal rule, the conversation explores how market losses can have a much greater impact once regular withdrawals begin.The episode breaks down sequence-of-returns risk, the importance of the financial “red zone,” and how separating money by purpose may help protect essential expenses while allowing other assets to pursue growth. Coach Pete also addresses longevity, inflation, hidden fees, spousal income, and the value of creating a written plan designed to provide dependable income through both strong and challenging markets. Take the next step toward your retirement plan: call 800-661-7383 or text PLAN to 600-700 to connect with Coach Pete’s team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.