2020 has been a challenging year and one that has brought many opportunities if you are open to looking for them. We want you to have the best planning experience possible and bring you this episode loaded with tax tips to make your 2020 wrap up better than you ever thought possible.

• Why do Americans fear running out of money more than death? A recent Allianz survey found that 61% of Americans fear running out of money in retirement more than they fear death itself. The shift reflects structural changes: pensions have largely disappeared, 401(k)s placed the risk of retirement success on individuals, life expectancy has stretched, inflation has accelerated, healthcare costs are rising, and Social Security is on track for a benefit cut. The fear is rational — and the planning response is to build a multi-source income plan rather than to hope a portfolio alone is enough.