In this episode, we break down the significant changes Secure Act 2.0 brought to single premium immediate annuities (SPIAs). You'll learn how the new rules allow SPIA income to count toward satisfying your required minimum distributions. This change makes SPIAs substantially more attractive from a tax perspective.

We walk through recent research that revisits the famous 4% withdrawal rule from the 1990s. The study compares the traditional approach to a strategy that splits your retirement funds between a SPIA and a stock-heavy portfolio. You'll see why this combination produces more income with zero risk of running out of money by age 100.

The numbers tell an interesting story. The SPIA approach generated about $80,000 per year compared to $68,600 with the 4% rule. While legacy values were lower, the failure rate dropped to zero versus a 20% chance of being broke by age 95 under the traditional method.

We also discuss why so many people resist buying SPIAs despite the clear benefits. You'll hear our perspective on retirement planning dogma and why guaranteed income deserves serious consideration in your plan. The conversation covers practical concerns about giving up access to cash and what peace of mind actually looks like in retirement. _________________________-

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