The Infinite Income Podcast

George Mayfield
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The Infinite Income Podcast Welcome to The Infinite Income Podcast, where we help everyday investors make better financial decisions with greater confidence. Join George Mayfield, also known as The Dividend Doctor, and co-host Autumn Bennett as they simplify investing, retirement planning, passive income, and wealth-building through practical, real-world conversations. Whether you're just getting started, preparing for retirement, or already enjoying retirement, each episode is designed to help you avoid costly mistakes, build lasting wealth, and create the financial confidence you've worked so hard to achieve. George isn't a Wall Street insider or a financial guru. He's a retired real estate broker, longtime investor, and educator who's spent years learning what works—and what doesn't—through real-life experience. Every week, George and Autumn share practical lessons, investing strategies, and retirement insights designed to make complex financial topics simple, understandable, and actionable. We're not licensed financial advisors. We're simply fellow investors sharing what we've learned, what we're learning, and what we're doing with our own money. If you're looking for clear explanations, practical investing ideas, and honest conversations about retirement, passive income, and building a financial legacy, you're in the right place. Your journey toward greater financial confidence—and Infinite Income—starts here, one episode at a time.

  1. 4d ago

    SPYM vs. SPMO: Broad Market or Momentum—Which Strategy Wins? | Ep. 115

    Is it better to own the entire S&P 500—or focus on the stocks with the strongest momentum? Welcome back to ETF Lab, our new series on The Infinite Income Podcast, where we compare popular ETFs, uncover their hidden risks, and help everyday investors understand which strategies might work best in their portfolios. In this episode, George Mayfield, The Dividend Doctor, and co-host Autumn Bennett put two popular State Street and Invesco ETFs under the microscope: SPYM — SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF SPMO — Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF Both invest in large American companies, but their approaches to building wealth are very different. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute personalized financial advice. Consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions. Invest wisely, retire confidently, and keep building your Infinite Income.

  2. Oct 23

    SCHD vs. JEPQ: Which ETF Is Better for Retirement Income? | Ep. 114

    Would you rather receive a bigger retirement paycheck today—or invest in a fund focused on dividend-paying companies with the potential for long-term growth? Welcome to ETF Lab, a new series from The Infinite Income Podcast, where we put popular ETFs head-to-head to discover how they work, what risks they carry, and which investors they may serve best. In this episode, George Mayfield, The Dividend Doctor, and co-host Autumn Bennett compare two popular income-oriented ETFs: SCHD (Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF) and JEPQ (JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF). Both can play a role in retirement investing, but they pursue very different strategies. The ETF with the highest distribution isn't necessarily the best investment. What matters is choosing funds that fit your retirement income needs, risk tolerance, and long-term financial goals.

  3. Oct 16

    Is Your Retirement Portfolio Too Risky? 7 Questions to Protect Your Nest Egg | Ep. 113

    Are you taking too much risk with your retirement savings—or could you actually be playing it too safe? Many investors believe that owning several ETFs means they're diversified. Others assume that collecting high monthly distributions makes their retirement portfolio safer. But neither assumption is necessarily true. In this episode of The Infinite Income Podcast, George Mayfield, The Dividend Doctor, and co-host Autumn Bennett explore seven important questions every retiree and retirement investor should ask about portfolio risk.

  4. Oct 9

    Will Your Retirement Income Keep Up With Inflation? The 7 Questions Every Retiree Should Answer. Episode 112

    Your retirement income may feel comfortable today—but will it still buy the same lifestyle 10, 20, or even 30 years from now? Inflation is one of retirement's quietest risks. It doesn't usually take a big bite out of your finances all at once. Instead, it gradually raises the cost of groceries, insurance, healthcare, utilities, home repairs, travel, and everyday living while slowly reducing what each retirement dollar can buy. In this episode of The Infinite Income Podcast, George Mayfield, The Dividend Doctor, and Autumn Bennett walk through 7 questions every retiree should answer to determine whether their retirement income has a chance of keeping up with rising prices. You'll learn why purchasing power matters more than simply maintaining the same monthly income, which retirement income sources may have the potential to grow, how Social Security's cost-of-living adjustments help, and why your own personal inflation rate may look very different from the headline inflation number. George and Autumn also discuss why becoming too conservative with your investments can create a different kind of retirement risk, how growing dividends and other income sources may fit into an inflation strategy, and why longevity makes inflation even more important. Plus, George shares a simple Future Lifestyle Number exercise that can show what today's monthly expenses could look like 10 or 20 years from now—and a bonus strategy for tracking your own personal inflation rate each year. Because when it comes to retirement, it's not just how many dollars you receive. It's how much those dollars can buy. planning inflation rate, listing income sources that may or may not increase, and tracking your personal inflation each year by monitoring key expense categories. Bonus tip: build flexibility into your plan and monitor five or six essential expenses annually so you can spot trends early and adjust before small gaps become big problems.

  5. Oct 2

    Could You Handle a Major Expense in Retirement? The 7 Questions Every Retiree Should Answer. Episode 111

    Your retirement budget may work perfectly month after month—but what happens when life suddenly hands you a $10,000 or $20,000 expense? A new roof, failed HVAC system, major car repair, unexpected dental work, or costly rental-property repair can quickly turn a comfortable retirement into a financial scramble. The real question isn't simply whether you have enough wealth. It's whether you have enough accessible money to handle a major expense without damaging the rest of your retirement plan. In this episode of The Infinite Income Podcast, George Mayfield, The Dividend Doctor, and Autumn Bennett walk through 7 questions every retiree should answer to prepare for the expensive months—not just the normal ones. You'll learn how much emergency cash you may need, why liquidity becomes especially important in retirement, what can happen when a major expense hits during a market downturn, and why some so-called emergencies—like replacing an aging roof, vehicle, or HVAC system—aren't really unexpected at all. George also discusses the difficult question of helping children and grandchildren without jeopardizing your own financial security and explains how to create a simple Retirement Shock Fund List identifying the five biggest expenses you could realistically face over the next five years. Plus, you'll get a bonus strategy for creating a financial “pressure-release valve” so you know where your second and third sources of money will come from before you ever need them. Because a retirement plan isn't truly secure just because it works in a normal month. It has to survive the expensive months too.

  6. Sep 25

    Will Taxes Take a Bigger Bite Out of Your Retirement Than You Expect? The 7 Questions Every Retiree Should Answer. Episode 110

    You may have saved enough for retirement—but have you planned for how much of that money you’ll actually get to keep? Many retirees assume their taxes will automatically go down once the paycheck stops. But retirement can create an entirely different tax puzzle. Social Security may be partially taxable. Traditional IRA withdrawals and required minimum distributions can increase taxable income. Roth conversions can create tax consequences today in exchange for potential benefits later. And some financial decisions can even affect what you pay for Medicare. In this episode of The Infinite Income Podcast, George Mayfield, The Dividend Doctor, and Autumn Bennett walk through 7 tax questions every retiree should answer before unexpected tax bills start showing up. You’ll learn how different retirement income sources are taxed, why future RMDs deserve attention before they begin, how IRA withdrawals can affect Social Security taxation, why income can influence Medicare premiums, and how tax diversification among traditional, Roth, and taxable accounts can give you more flexibility. George also explains why some retirees consider Roth conversions before RMDs begin, what can happen to taxes when one spouse dies, and why retirement tax planning should look five or ten years ahead—not just toward next April. Plus, you’ll get a simple Retirement Tax Map you can create to identify potential tax issues before they become problems, along with a bonus tip about the best time of year to start your tax-planning conversation. Because in retirement, it’s not just how much income you have that matters. It’s how much of that income you actually get to keep.

  7. Sep 18

    What Happens to Your Retirement When One Spouse Dies? The 7 Questions Every Couple Should Answer

    What would happen to your retirement plan if one spouse suddenly had to manage everything alone? Most couples spend years planning how they’ll retire together—but far fewer prepare for what happens financially when one spouse dies. Social Security income may change. Taxes can look very different. The house may become harder to afford or maintain. And the surviving spouse may suddenly be responsible for investments, bills, passwords, estate documents, and financial decisions they’ve never handled before. In this episode of The Infinite Income Podcast, George Mayfield, The Dividend Doctor, and Autumn Bennett walk through 7 questions every married couple should answer before one spouse is left to manage retirement alone. You’ll learn how to think through survivor income, housing costs, Social Security, investments, taxes, trusts and estate planning, financial records, and the important conversations couples often postpone. George also shares a practical Survivor Financial Plan you can create in just a few pages—and a bonus “financial fire drill” that can reveal problems while you still have time to fix them. Because good retirement planning isn’t just about making sure the two of you are financially secure today. It’s also about making sure the person you love will be okay tomorrow.

  8. Sep 11

    How Much Will Healthcare Really Cost You in Retirement? The 7 Questions Every Retiree Should Answer

    Healthcare may be one of the biggest expenses you’ll face in retirement—but how much will it really cost, and are there ways to keep some of those costs under control? In this episode of The Infinite Income Podcast, George Mayfield, The Dividend Doctor, and Autumn Bennett walk through 7 important healthcare questions every retiree and future retiree should answer. We discuss what Medicare does—and doesn’t—cover, how to budget for premiums and out-of-pocket expenses, Original Medicare versus Medicare Advantage, dental, vision and hearing costs, the potential impact of long-term care, and why healthcare inflation needs to be part of your retirement plan. George also shares a recent real-world experience with a prescription that was going to cost $109 at his local pharmacy. By checking another legitimate way to pay, he brought the cost down to just $37—and that experience led him to discover even more prescription-pricing options. As George says in this episode: “When your doctor writes the prescription, that's the beginning of the purchase—not the end of the shopping.” Plus, we’ll give you a simple Retirement Healthcare Snapshot you can create to better understand what healthcare is costing you today and what expenses you should be preparing for tomorrow. In this episode: • What Medicare actually covers—and where the gaps may be • How to build healthcare into your retirement budget • Ways to compare prescription drug prices • Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage • Planning for dental, vision and hearing expenses • The long-term-care conversation families need to have • Why rising healthcare costs matter to your retirement portfolio • A simple annual prescription price checkup that could save you money Healthcare costs may be unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean your retirement plan has to be unprepared for them.

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The Infinite Income Podcast Welcome to The Infinite Income Podcast, where we help everyday investors make better financial decisions with greater confidence. Join George Mayfield, also known as The Dividend Doctor, and co-host Autumn Bennett as they simplify investing, retirement planning, passive income, and wealth-building through practical, real-world conversations. Whether you're just getting started, preparing for retirement, or already enjoying retirement, each episode is designed to help you avoid costly mistakes, build lasting wealth, and create the financial confidence you've worked so hard to achieve. George isn't a Wall Street insider or a financial guru. He's a retired real estate broker, longtime investor, and educator who's spent years learning what works—and what doesn't—through real-life experience. Every week, George and Autumn share practical lessons, investing strategies, and retirement insights designed to make complex financial topics simple, understandable, and actionable. We're not licensed financial advisors. We're simply fellow investors sharing what we've learned, what we're learning, and what we're doing with our own money. If you're looking for clear explanations, practical investing ideas, and honest conversations about retirement, passive income, and building a financial legacy, you're in the right place. Your journey toward greater financial confidence—and Infinite Income—starts here, one episode at a time.

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  • Creator
    George Mayfield
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © George Mayfield
  • Show Website
    The Infinite Income Podcast

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