Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your wealth and lifestyle today and generationally. Along the way, Kraig is ready to assist with all matters ...
Jul 14, 2025•13 min•Season 7Ep. 256
If you have not noticed, we have a new resident at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave in DC and he is burning through executive order ink faster than anyone in history. Politics aside, now is the time to schedule a strategy session with the team at Barth Calderon. All we know for sure is that big changes are coming and the future favors those who are prepared. Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and inc...
Jul 13, 2025•7 min•Season 7Ep. 257
I find it ironic that certain people like to brag about their investment prowess or boast about their success in business at the same time they make horrible financial decisions with how they spend their money. Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack...
Jul 12, 2025•12 min•Season 7Ep. 257
How many times do I need to say this before I stop getting the same terrible phone call? COME ON MAN! Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your we...
Jul 11, 2025•6 min•Season 7Ep. 257
The father of the 4% Rule emerges from his golf course retirement home to say he was wrong. For years, Wall Street has told us that the 4% rule for retirement income planning is gospel. Of course, we know that the 4% rule has not worked out too well in recent years. Now we hear from the creator and he admits his error but it's not what you think. Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and incr...
Jul 10, 2025•8 min•Season 7Ep. 257
What is the the only thing more costly then buying and maintaining a private boat? Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your wealth and lifestyle ...
Jul 09, 2025•11 min•Season 7Ep. 258
Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your wealth and lifestyle today and generationally. Along the way, Kraig is ready to assist with all matters ...
Jul 08, 2025•11 min•Season 7Ep. 258
Listener Ralph asked whether it is financially smart for him to consider buying a home at the younge age of 25. What kind of mortgage should he use and how much down payment should he plan for? Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for bo...
Jul 07, 2025•16 min•Season 7Ep. 258
Time and time again, we see companies and their owners operating under a false sense of S-Corp or LLC security. Understanding inside AND outside liability is the key to building the right protection around the Golden Goose. Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on hel...
Jul 06, 2025•11 min•Season 7Ep. 259
I'm a crazy car guy so don't take this the wrong way. I love it when the wheels on a car are perfectly matched to the car; however, custom wheels on a car have got to be one of the most financially crazy things I see everywhere. There is no such thing as investing in good or great wheels for your car or truck. No matter what you pay for your fancy wheels, they will be worth less seconds after you roll them out of the show room. I personally respect people who do a little shopping for a great dea...
Jul 05, 2025•9 min•Season 8Ep. 259
As a Paralegal and a Certified Financial Planner®, Kraig is uniquely able to assist clients with the careful preparation of asset protection and estate plans. Kraig's team uses a financial-planning approach to ensure that each client obtains the best possible outcomes. With 120 years of combined legal and financial services experience between our team members, we can help you think defensively about protecting your wealth, investments, business intellectual property, and other assets and counsel...
Jul 04, 2025•9 min•Season 8Ep. 259
AT THE END OF A RECENT CALL WITH ONE OF MY CLIENTS, I ASKED IF THERE WAS ANYTHING ON THEIR MIND. THEY SAID, "FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK, WE WERE WONDERING IF YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO WORK WITH OUR SON" FULL DETAILS ARE IMPORTANT. THEIR SON HAD DONE A GREAT JOB AND SAVED UP OVER $250,000 BY AGE 30. HE HAS A GREAT JOB BUT HIS BIGGEST DESIRE IS TO GET INTO THE REAL ESTATE FLIPPING GAME. MY CLIENTS ARE RETIRED AND AFTER SELLING THEIR VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA, THEY PROMPTY MOVED OUT OF CALIFOR...
Jul 03, 2025•11 min•Season 8Ep. 259
Podcast Listener Jimmie writes in with a question about paying cash for a car versus financing. Jimmie thought that paying cash was the best way to buy things. When you consider that the purchase is only one part of the overall equation, it is clear that cash is not king in this case. Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Krai...
Jul 02, 2025•15 min•Season 8Ep. 259
Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your wealth and lifestyle today and generationally. Along the way, Kraig is ready to assist with all matters ...
Jul 01, 2025•14 min•Season 8Ep. 260
Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your wealth and lifestyle today and generationally. Along the way, Kraig is ready to assist with all matters ...
Jun 30, 2025•18 min•Season 8Ep. 260
The quest for lifestyle deflation continues - Check out my Deal O The Week Double Header. Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your wealth and lif...
Jun 29, 2025•10 min•Season 8Ep. 260
Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your wealth and lifestyle today and generationally. Along the way, Kraig is ready to assist with all matters ...
Jun 28, 2025•13 min•Season 8Ep. 261
I'm a big beleiver in permanent life insurance and I disagree with financial entertainers who say that all cash value based life insurance is bad in all situations. That's why it pains me when I read stories like the one I share in this episode. Stories where an insurance company clearly overstepped the boundries of what's ethical in my opionion. When a company does things like this, it gives an entire industry a black eye. If you have never heard of Indexed Universal Life, you will want to watc...
Jun 27, 2025•6 min•Season 8Ep. 261
Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your wealth and lifestyle today and generationally. Along the way, Kraig is ready to assist with all matters ...
Jun 26, 2025•13 min•Season 8Ep. 261
Success can often distract us from the things that Steven Covey described as important but not urgent in his time management matrix. For some, succss leads to complacency and a tendancy to ignore things that are extremely important. Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focus...
Jun 25, 2025•8 min•Season 8Ep. 261
Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your wealth and lifestyle today and generationally. Along the way, Kraig is ready to assist with all matters ...
Jun 24, 2025•19 min•Season 8Ep. 262
Despite the 2020 pandemic, Wall Street continues to hit historic highs. Some say that the investment markets are at the top and the bubble is about to burst. Others say that the markets still have another year of growth before the bear market kicks into decline. Who's right? Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, t...
Jun 22, 2025•7 min•Season 8Ep. 263
Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your wealth and lifestyle today and generationally. Along the way, Kraig is ready to assist with all matters ...
Jun 21, 2025•11 min•Season 8Ep. 262
Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your wealth and lifestyle today and generationally. Along the way, Kraig is ready to assist with all matters ...
Jun 20, 2025•12 min•Season 8Ep. 262
Survivorship requirements are intended to come play in the event of the simultaneous or nearly simultaneous death of an estate plan maker and a primary beneficiary. But what happens if the major beneficiary dies at the same time or nearly the same time as the person who created the will or living trust? Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement ...
Jun 19, 2025•7 min•Season 8Ep. 262
Do a Google search for Rules for Retirement or best retirement advice and you will receive a billion options. OK, maybe not a billion but the amount of information available can be overwhelming. This is my take on the Top 5 Rules for retirement. Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Ra...
Jun 18, 2025•18 min•Season 8Ep. 263
Retirement income planning does not happen with a single product or so called "magic bullet". Maximum retirement income requires a strategy that incorporates all aspects of your financial life. Your personal spending habits can have a major impact on your ability to save money. Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom...
Jun 17, 2025•9 min•Season 8Ep. 263
No estate plan - don't worry. The government has a plan for minor children and adult family members with special needs who are not able to manage their own affairs. In addition to the potential for an unfortunate trip into the court system, minor children and special needs beneficiaries may become vulnerable to creditors and those seeking to get their hands on inherited assets. Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement fa...
Jun 16, 2025•6 min•Season 8Ep. 263
As a Paralegal and a Certified Financial Planner®, Kraig is uniquely able to assist clients with the careful preparation of asset protection and estate plans. Kraig's team uses a financial-planning approach to ensure that each client obtains the best possible outcomes. With 120 years of combined legal and financial services experience between our team members, we can help you think defensively about protecting your wealth, investments, business intellectual property, and other assets and counsel...
Jun 14, 2025•9 min•Season 8Ep. 264
As a Paralegal and a Certified Financial Planner®, Kraig is uniquely able to assist clients with the careful preparation of asset protection and estate plans. Kraig's team uses a financial-planning approach to ensure that each client obtains the best possible outcomes. With 120 years of combined legal and financial services experience between our team members, we can help you think defensively about protecting your wealth, investments, business intellectual property, and other assets and counsel...
Jun 13, 2025•10 min•Season 8Ep. 264
