How to Retire on Time

How to Retire on Time

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  • When Retirement Healthcare Costs Keep Rising

    When healthcare costs keep rising and online answers feel oversimplified, Michael Decker, NSSA® and David Franson cover Medicare changes, then take viewer questions on Social Security, pensions, Roth conversions, IRMAA, and annuities.

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    This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. 

    56 min
  • When Roth Conversions Might Not Be the Right Move

    When online advice treats Roth conversions as a must, Michael Decker, NSSA® explains how the standard deduction and lower brackets can change the math for some people.

    The following is from Mike’s weekly webinar.

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    This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.

    4 min
  • When a MYGA Ladder Meets a Bond Ladder

    When money is needed within five years, Michael Decker, NSSA® explains how a MYGA ladder, a bond ladder, and a buffered ETF can differ, and why defining the mission comes first.

    The following is from Mike’s weekly webinar.

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    Get the free book and tools 👉https://RetireOnTime.com/Free 
     
    This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.  

    6 min
  • When a Note Can Offer Principal Protection

    When a product promises protection and upside, Michael Decker, NSSA® walks through how structured notes work, where the risks sit, and how TIPS compare.

    The following is from Mike’s weekly webinar.

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    Get the free book and tools 👉https://RetireOnTime.com/Free 
     
    This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.  

    12 min
  • When Do Alternatives Belong in Your Portfolio?

    When stocks and bonds are not the whole picture, Michael Decker, NSSA® explains where alternatives like real estate, private equity, and gold can fit, and what getting out can look like.

    The following is from Mike’s weekly webinar.

    Ready to build a retirement plan around your life, not a product? 
    Get the free book and tools 👉https://RetireOnTime.com/Free 
     
    This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.  

    8 min
  • When Can a Medigap Plan Deny You?

    When a plan looks cheaper now and switching later sounds simple, Michael Decker, NSSA® explains how the Medigap enrollment window at 65 can change what happens next.

    The following is from Mike’s weekly webinar.

    Ready to build a retirement plan around your life, not a product? 
    Get the free book and tools 👉https://RetireOnTime.com/Free 
     
    This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.  

    6 min
  • Why Healthcare Costs Keep Rising

    When healthcare premiums keep climbing, Michael Decker, NSSA® explains why he treats healthcare as a cost to plan for, not an investment, and why a cost-of-living adjustment belongs in the plan.

    The following is from Mike’s weekly webinar.
    Ready to build a retirement plan around your life, not a product? 
    Get the free book and tools 👉https://RetireOnTime.com/Free 
     
    This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.  

    6 min
  • Is Long-Term Care Insurance Worth It?

    When long-term care insurance is sold on fear, Michael Decker, NSSA® explains how a break-even view and peace of mind can each be a fair reason to decide.

    The following is from Mike’s weekly webinar.
    Ready to build a retirement plan around your life, not a product? 
    Get the free book and tools 👉https://RetireOnTime.com/Free 
     
    This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.  

    7 min
  • How Do Survivor Benefits Work?

    When a spouse passes, Michael Decker, NSSA® explains how a survivor benefit and a person’s own retirement benefit can be treated as two separate choices.

    The following is from Mike’s weekly webinar.
    Ready to build a retirement plan around your life, not a product? 
    Get the free book and tools 👉https://RetireOnTime.com/Free 
     
    This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.  

    3 min
  • Can You Plan for the Widow Tax?

    When one spouse passes and the household becomes a single filer, Michael Decker, NSSA® explains how a plan can account for it years ahead.

    The following is from Mike’s weekly webinar.
    Ready to build a retirement plan around your life, not a product? 
    Get the free book and tools 👉https://RetireOnTime.com/Free 
     
    This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.  

    9 min

About How to Retire on Time

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Welcome to How to Retire on Time, a show that answers your retirement questions. Say goodbye to the oversimplified advice you've heard hundreds of times. This show is about getting into the…

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