Coach Pete welcomes retirement-income expert and author Tom Hegna to explore the difference between paychecks for essential expenses and playchecks for the travel, hobbies, and experiences that make retirement rewarding.

The discussion covers the shift from saving to spending, lifetime income annuities, Roth conversions, long-term care, and the role of life insurance in a legacy plan. Coach Pete also explains why the years around retirement deserve a written strategy. Listen for ways to connect your savings with the lifestyle you want—and questions to take to your own planning conversation.

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In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and the team discuss why retirement planning should focus on the life you want to live—not simply reaching a certain account balance. The conversation covers market volatility, long-term investing, diversification, inflation, and the importance of creating multiple income streams that can support both essential expenses and the experiences you hope to enjoy.
The team also explains how a written retirement plan can balance growth and protection, provide dependable income, and help retirees spend with greater confidence. From planning for travel and rising costs to addressing long-term care and creating a family legacy, the episode offers a broader look at turning accumulated savings into a retirement built around freedom, flexibility, and purpose.

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In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and the team discuss why the investment strategy that builds wealth during your working years may not be the same strategy that protects your income in retirement. From concentrated company stock and cryptocurrency swings to the traditional 4% withdrawal rule, the conversation explores how market losses can have a much greater impact once regular withdrawals begin.
The episode breaks down sequence-of-returns risk, the importance of the financial “red zone,” and how separating money by purpose may help protect essential expenses while allowing other assets to pursue growth. Coach Pete also addresses longevity, inflation, hidden fees, spousal income, and the value of creating a written plan designed to provide dependable income through both strong and challenging markets.

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In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete is joined by Mike Milligan, founder of One Oak Financial and host of the One-of-a-Kind Financial Show, for a conversation about why dependable income may be the most valuable asset in retirement. They discuss the importance of giving every dollar a purpose, creating a written income plan, and replacing uncertainty with a reliable monthly paycheck.
The conversation also examines hidden advisory fees, “financial termites,” taxes, inflation, annuities, and the limitations of relying on investment accounts and Monte Carlo projections alone. Mike and Coach Pete explain why retirement planning should begin with the life you want to live—and then build an income strategy designed to support it regardless of what happens in the market.

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When was the last time you checked your beneficiary forms or calculated what you pay in investment fees? Coach Pete and Thomas Lipscomb welcome financial strategist Phil Graham to examine the details that can quietly change a family’s retirement and legacy plans.

The discussion covers beneficiary designations, payable-on-death and transfer-on-death accounts, life insurance, and why a will may not control every asset. They also explore market losses near retirement, the cumulative effect of fees, Medicare income-related premiums, Social Security taxation, and Roth conversion planning. Use the conversation to build a list of questions for your next retirement review.

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A market decline or unexpected job loss can arrive just as you are ready to retire. Coach Pete and the Financial Safari team discuss how to prepare for that transition with a written income plan, a clear understanding of risk, and a strategy for meeting monthly expenses.

The conversation explores market timing, AI-driven changes in the workforce, income annuities, and the value of multiple income streams. Coach Pete also explains his color-coded approach to separating growth money, protected money, and retirement income. Listen for practical questions about how your savings can support both necessities and the things you enjoy.

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What is each part of your retirement savings supposed to do? Coach Pete and the team explain his green, yellow, and red approach to separating lifetime income, protected savings, and money exposed to market risk. They discuss income riders, the difference between safety and income, and why a retirement plan needs more than an account balance.

The episode also explores year-round tax planning, generational wealth, and lessons from families that preserved—or spent—their fortunes. Listener questions bring the discussion to appreciated stock, capital gains, and old 401(k) accounts. Hear how clearer goals can guide decisions about what to keep, move, spend, and leave to loved ones.

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In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and the team reveal how seemingly small investment fees can quietly compound into significant losses over time. They explain why understanding what you are paying—and balancing growth with protection—becomes increasingly important as retirement approaches.
The conversation also explores when it may make sense to lock in market gains, how to turn savings into dependable lifetime income, and why a successful retirement plan should provide enough confidence to enjoy life, support your family, and leave a meaningful legacy.

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In this episode of Financial Safari, Coach Pete and the team discuss how a thoughtful retirement plan can help turn savings into dependable income while still allowing room for growth and a future legacy. They explain the “spend and leave” approach, the importance of separating income-producing assets from long-term investments, and how a core-and-explore strategy may help retirees spend with greater confidence.
The conversation also explores why some family fortunes last for generations while others disappear, using well-known families as examples. From educating children and grandchildren to succession planning, powers of attorney, family communication, and regular plan reviews, the episode highlights the value of having a written strategy for enjoying, protecting, and eventually passing on your wealth.

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