In this episode of Decoding Retirement, America’s definitive voice on retirement, Robert 'Bob' Powell, and Mitlin Financial founder and wealth advisor Lawrence Sprung break down break down the most recent Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE) report, including a note from First Trust Chief Economist Brian S. Wesbury.

They also discuss how future fiscal policy might impact retirees, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the current housing market, how small business owners can plan for retirement, "finfluencers" and AI's impact on personal finance, and much more.

What’s the difference between a reimbursement and an indemnity option? Find out in our special segment, Ask Bob, where Bob answers the most common retirement and investing questions from our listeners.

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00:30 - Inflation and its impact on retirees

02:20 - Inflation-protected securities and role in retirees' portfolios

05:35 - Personal income spending and implications for retirees

06:30 - Future fiscal policy adjustments and effect on retirees

07:50 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

09:40 - Savings rate and impact on retirees

10:25 - Importance of emergency savings fund

12:40 - Housing market and retirement

13:45 - Ask Bob - What's the difference between a reimbursement and an indemnity option?

14:35 - How small business owners can plan for retirement

18:35 - Social media misinformation - 'Finfluencers' and AI

22:50 - Ask Bob - When do I need to file Form 706?

Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement is hosted by Robert Powell, and produced by Zach Faulds and Alexander Frangeskides.

Robert Powell holds several prominent positions within the financial industry. He serves as the editor-in-chief of the Investments and Wealth Institute's (IWI) Retirement Management Journal, the world's first peer-reviewed journal solely dedicated to retirement income. He also hosts the Exceptional Advisor podcast by IWI. Powell is both a Certified Financial Planner® and Retirement Management Adviser® certificant.

Lawrence Sprung is an award-winning founder and wealth advisor. He founded Mitlin Financial, Inc., in 2004 with a focus on prioritizing families. The Mitlin team consistently helps families make healthy financial decisions and offers an exceptional experience that leverages personalized service with today’s top tools and technology. Sprung is the author of the Amazon best-selling book “Financial Planning Made Personal: How to Create Joy and the Mindset for Success”, which aims to demystify and simplify the financial planning process and inspire people to take charge of their money.

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