The Income For Life Show, powered by Folds Of Honor. Join the Income For Life team as they discuss common financial and retirement income concerns and break them down in an easy-to-understand way. No financial jargon (without an explanation) on this show! Retirement, annuities, income, taxes, planning, common mistakes, the stock market, emotions... We cover it all on the Income For Life Show. The Income For Life Show is powered by Folds of Honor, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to…
The original Toy Story came out 30 years ago, which means some of you took your kids to see it in theaters. Now you can bring your grandkids to see the latest one. Before you do, we thought it would be fun to revisit some of the iconic moments from the franchise and see what they say about your retirement. Matt and Sam break down memorable Toy Story quotes like "To Infinity and Beyond," "You've…
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, let's have a little fun comparing a lifelong relationship to your financial journey. From the first spark all the way to 'til death do us part. Get to know Matt and Sam better in this week's getting-to-know-you segment before they tackle a question from a listener who is fearful that the market is due for a correction. For this week's Retirement Ride Along…
Trick-or-treat! This week, we're having a little Halloween fun. Let's see what your Halloween costume might reveal about your financial personality. As usual, we share a few laughs in our getting-to-know-you segment and highlight some great quotes of the week. We also tackle a fantastic listener question about managing multiple financial advisors and how to simplify your retirement planning. For…
In this episode, Matt and Sam take a magical mystery tour through Beatles classics, uncovering practical tips for investing, planning, and preparing for retirement. From staying calm during market swings to recovering after financial setbacks, they show how iconic lyrics can inspire strategies to give your plan more clarity, confidence, and staying power. They also do a fun "Back-to-School…
In this episode of The Income for Life Show, Matt and Sam broadcast from their new home base in Kansas City, Missouri. They discuss the recent office move from Topeka, Kansas, sharing the challenges and humorous moments along the way. They dive into the relevance of the Big Beautiful Bill to retirement plans, including key tax bracket changes and myths. The show also features a listener question…
A little hope is good for the soul, but when it comes to retirement planning, wishful thinking can lead to serious financial mistakes. Today, we're walking through five common examples of wishful thinking that can quietly damage your retirement and how you can build a plan that protects your future instead of relying on luck. In addition to our main topic, usual get-to-know-you questions and…
The Masters is a beautiful reminder of just how much strategy, patience, and long-term focus goes into a great round of golf. Turns out, retirement works a lot like the game. Today, we're teeing up a few key lessons from the course and how they translate into smarter planning for your financial future. As always, we've got some great "get to know you" questions lined up for this week's show, plus…
The five love languages were made popular by author Gary Chapman. If you're not familiar with them, they include acts of service, quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, and physical touch. Let's think about how you may encounter the love languages when it comes to financial planning. This week's getting-to-know-you segment is full of laughs as we dive into childhood beliefs, magic wishes, and…
The day President Trump took office, he announced plans to implement a 25 percent tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada. Additional tariff conversations have exploded since that day. How might this impact your personal finances and the economy? Today, we'll explain a bit of the backstory of tariffs and discuss these new tariffs . Like always, we have some great quotes of the week to share and fun…
Financial mistakes can happen at any age, but they can have a particularly significant impact in your 60s. In this episode, we'll explore 5 common financial mistakes to avoid during this crucial decade, along with 4 budget-friendly retirement activities to inspire your golden years. As usual, we have some fun getting-to-know Matt and Sam questions lined up, as well as quotes of the week from Walt…