Providence Financial Retirement Show with Anthony Saccaro

Anthony A. Saccaro, ChFC, Esq.
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What you don't know CAN hurt you! Retirement is the most expensive purchase you'll ever make and, because you only get one shot, you better get it right. This show is dedicated to helping retirees and Baby Boomers learn what they need to know so they can make informed decisions and retire successfully. And best of all, we make it understandable! If you want to learn how to avoid some of the more common mistakes I've seen retirees and Boomers make over the last two decades, tune in; and if you like what you hear, kindly consider giving us a review. It helps our show reach more people like you.

  1. 3d ago

    The 4 Pillars of Financial Independence

    In this special Independence Day edition of the podcast, we explain why true financial security isn't measured by your account balance - but by reliable income, adequate liquidity, smart tax planning and a proper estate plan. We also cover the ideal "bridge years" for Roth conversions, whether paying off your mortgage before retirement makes sense, and your listener questions. Listen in. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  LET'S CONNECT Show website: https://www.providencefinancialpodcast.com Find us at: https://www.providencefinancialinc.com Get to know Anthony: https://anthonysaccaro.com Anthony's book: https://morelifethanmoneybook.com Amazon Author Page: https://amazon/author/anthonysaccaro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonySaccaro/featured Radio: https://www.providencefinancialradio.com Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/providence-financial-and-insurance-services-inc-woodland-hills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Providence.FinancialInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonySaccaro LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysaccaro/

    42 min

  2. Jun 29

    How to Optimize Roth Timing and Social Security Benefits

    Welcome to another episode of the podcast! This week, we break down key retirement planning strategies that can significantly impact income, taxes, and long-term financial security. The discussion covers optimal timing for Roth conversions during the "bridge years" before required minimum distributions begin, and how strategic use of tax brackets can help create long-term tax-free income. We also explain important considerations like IRMAA and how conversions may affect Medicare premiums. The episode then explores long-term care planning and the evolution of asset-based insurance options that combine care protection with life insurance benefits. Finally, it highlights often-overlooked Social Security strategies, including spousal and divorced survivor benefits that can materially increase lifetime retirement income. Listen in. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  LET'S CONNECT Show website: https://www.providencefinancialpodcast.com Find us at: https://www.providencefinancialinc.com Get to know Anthony: https://anthonysaccaro.com Anthony's book: https://morelifethanmoneybook.com Amazon Author Page: https://amazon/author/anthonysaccaro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonySaccaro/featured Radio: https://www.providencefinancialradio.com Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/providence-financial-and-insurance-services-inc-woodland-hills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Providence.FinancialInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonySaccaro LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysaccaro/

    40 min

  3. Jun 22

    Social Security, Taxes and Retirement Income

    In this listener-driven episode of the Providence Financial Retirement Show, we answer some of the most common retirement questions. Learn why Social Security isn't likely to "go broke," what changes could be made to strengthen the system, and why filing decisions should be based on your personal situation, not fear.  We also explain the "tax torpedo" and how IRA withdrawals can unexpectedly increase taxes, Medicare premiums, and the taxation of Social Security benefits. Plus, discover how Roth conversions can help reduce future tax burdens and whether today's higher interest rates make annuities worth considering as part of a retirement income plan. Listen in. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  LET'S CONNECT Show website: https://www.providencefinancialpodcast.com Find us at: https://www.providencefinancialinc.com Get to know Anthony: https://anthonysaccaro.com Anthony's book: https://morelifethanmoneybook.com Amazon Author Page: https://amazon/author/anthonysaccaro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonySaccaro/featured Radio: https://www.providencefinancialradio.com Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/providence-financial-and-insurance-services-inc-woodland-hills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Providence.FinancialInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonySaccaro LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysaccaro/

    43 min

  4. Jun 15

    How to Avoid Costly RMD Penalties

    In this episode of the Providence Financial Retirement Show, we break down the key rules behind Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and the mistakes that can trigger steep IRS penalties. You'll learn how RMD amounts are calculated, why they change year to year, and the critical "aggregation rules" that determine which retirement accounts can (and cannot) be combined when taking withdrawals. The episode also explains one of the most common and costly errors: taking an RMD from the wrong account type, and how that can still result in penalties even if you withdrew the correct total amount. Finally, we explain why proactive planning, including Roth conversions, can help reduce future RMD pressure and give retirees more control over taxable income in retirement. Listen in. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  LET'S CONNECT Show website: https://www.providencefinancialpodcast.com Find us at: https://www.providencefinancialinc.com Get to know Anthony: https://anthonysaccaro.com Anthony's book: https://morelifethanmoneybook.com Amazon Author Page: https://amazon/author/anthonysaccaro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonySaccaro/featured Radio: https://www.providencefinancialradio.com Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/providence-financial-and-insurance-services-inc-woodland-hills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Providence.FinancialInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonySaccaro LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysaccaro/

    43 min

  5. Jun 8

    Retirement Income, Inflation and Market Risk

    Welcome to another episode of the Providence Financial Retirement Show! This week, we answer four more timely retirement questions received from our listeners: * How do you create income from your savings without running out of money? * Can inflation quietly derail your retirement plan? * Should retirees rely on the stock market to keep pace with rising costs? * How much risk should you really be taking as retirement begins? Find out why withdrawal strategies can create unnecessary stress, how taxes impact retirement income planning, the hidden dangers of relying on market averages, and how to think about balancing growth, income, and preservation as you move into retirement. Listen in. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  LET'S CONNECT Show website: https://www.providencefinancialpodcast.com Find us at: https://www.providencefinancialinc.com Get to know Anthony: https://anthonysaccaro.com Anthony's book: https://morelifethanmoneybook.com Amazon Author Page: https://amazon/author/anthonysaccaro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonySaccaro/featured Radio: https://www.providencefinancialradio.com Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/providence-financial-and-insurance-services-inc-woodland-hills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Providence.FinancialInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonySaccaro LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysaccaro/

    45 min

  6. Jun 1

    The Truth about Long Term Care, Annuities and Retirement Risk

    In this week's podcast, we address four important retirement issues listeners are asking right now: 1. Could long-term care wipe out your savings? 2. Are annuities smart protection or a bad investment? 3. Are you taking too much stock market risk in retirement? 4. How do you create income without draining your portfolio? You'll learn why Medicare may not cover long-term care the way you think, the truth about annuities, how sequence-of-returns risk can damage retirement plans, and why living off interest and dividends may create more peace of mind than relying on withdrawals alone. Listen in. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  LET'S CONNECT Show website: https://www.providencefinancialpodcast.com Find us at: https://www.providencefinancialinc.com Get to know Anthony: https://anthonysaccaro.com Anthony's book: https://morelifethanmoneybook.com Amazon Author Page: https://amazon/author/anthonysaccaro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonySaccaro/featured Radio: https://www.providencefinancialradio.com Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/providence-financial-and-insurance-services-inc-woodland-hills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Providence.FinancialInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonySaccaro LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysaccaro/

    46 min

  7. May 25

    Estate Planning Isn't Just for the Rich

    When most people hear the words "estate plan", they picture the ultra-wealthy - people with vacation homes, mansions, and millions in the bank. But here's the truth: estate planning isn't about how much you have, it's about what happens to your loved ones when you're gone. In this episode, we'll break down what an estate plan really is, and why everyday families in California need one. If you own a home or have more than $184,500 in assets, you could be subject to probate, a long and expensive court process that delays your estate from passing smoothly to your heirs. We'll unpack the essential building blocks of an effective estate plan, including: - Living Trusts – how they keep your estate out of probate and protect your privacy - Healthcare Directives – making sure your wishes are honored if you can't speak for yourself - Living Wills – defining the care you want in advance - Powers of Attorney – naming someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf Your estate plan is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones - not a symbol of wealth, but a plan of protection, clarity, and peace. Listen in. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  LET'S CONNECT Show website: https://www.providencefinancialpodcast.com Find us at: https://www.providencefinancialinc.com Get to know Anthony: https://anthonysaccaro.com Anthony's book: https://morelifethanmoneybook.com Amazon Author Page: https://amazon/author/anthonysaccaro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonySaccaro/featured Radio: https://www.providencefinancialradio.com Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/providence-financial-and-insurance-services-inc-woodland-hills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Providence.FinancialInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonySaccaro LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysaccaro/

    44 min

  8. May 18

    How to Stop Draining Your Portfolio

    Is your retirement plan built to create lasting income, or are you slowly draining your portfolio? In this week's episode, we explain the key differences between an income strategy and a withdrawal strategy, and why that distinction matters more than most retirees realize. We also discuss Social Security timing, Roth conversions, taxes, RMDs, and how these decisions work together to impact your long-term retirement security. Your retirement plan should be designed to create dependable income, reduce financial stress, and help you avoid running out of money later in life. Listen in.  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  LET'S CONNECT Show website: https://www.providencefinancialpodcast.com Find us at: https://www.providencefinancialinc.com Get to know Anthony: https://anthonysaccaro.com Anthony's book: https://morelifethanmoneybook.com Amazon Author Page: https://amazon/author/anthonysaccaro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonySaccaro/featured Radio: https://www.providencefinancialradio.com Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/providence-financial-and-insurance-services-inc-woodland-hills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Providence.FinancialInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonySaccaro LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysaccaro/

    46 min
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What you don't know CAN hurt you! Retirement is the most expensive purchase you'll ever make and, because you only get one shot, you better get it right. This show is dedicated to helping retirees and Baby Boomers learn what they need to know so they can make informed decisions and retire successfully. And best of all, we make it understandable! If you want to learn how to avoid some of the more common mistakes I've seen retirees and Boomers make over the last two decades, tune in; and if you like what you hear, kindly consider giving us a review. It helps our show reach more people like you.

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