Live Abundant Radio with Doug Andrew

Raising our awareness is never a bad thing, especially when it comes to recognizing potential danger and implementing solutions. In this episode, Doug Andrew illustrates some of the problems and dangers that most Americans have or will have at some point. Incredibly, few of them are even aware of these problems and the data behind them. He also provides some highly workable solutions and the data behind them. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. It’s all about raising our awareness in order to better understand where we are now and where we need to be down the road. HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK AT SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN THIS WEEK’S PROGRAM: * Have you ever worried about outliving your retirement money? Doug explains where the real dangers lie and what we can do better. * How does tax-free savings stack up compared to tax-deferred savings? Anyone who is saving for the future in an IRA or 401(k), will want to hear this explanation.. * Would you recognize the three biggest dangers that most people don’t even know are looming? Doug draws upon his 45 years of experience as a financial strategist and tax planning specialist to show you how to counter them. * Can you eliminate these often unseen dangers without taking on any further risk? Doug spells out the kinds of solutions that allow you to prosper even when the market is being volatile. * Could raising your awareness end up saving you hundreds of thousands of dollars in unnecessary taxes? Once you’ve heard Doug’s explanation, you’ll see the necessity of tax-advantaged savings. * Why is the LASER Fund such an important strategy for anyone who is serious about a brighter future? Doug lays out the safest path to enjoying liquid assets safely earning predictable rates of return. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

Commonly asked questions and life lessons learned are the topic of this week’s program. Doug Andrew starts his broadcast with some personal examples of the kinds of life lessons that have lasting impact. Some can be comical and others have a more practical application in our lives. This is especially true with those lessons that apply to creating an abundant life and brighter future. Often, the most impactful lessons begin with asking the right questions. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. During this episode, Doug will provide highly sought after answers to some of the questions he’s most commonly asked by his students and his clients. CHECK OUT THIS PREVIEW OF A FEW OF THE SUBJECTS COVERED IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: * What are the biggest differences between those who have a lot of money and those who don’t? It’s not a matter of winning life’s lottery so much as knowing and living proven principles. * Why is tax-free saving preferable to tax-deferred? Anyone with money currently accumulating in an IRA or 401(k) will want to hear this.. * How can people worth millions or billions of dollars be unhappy? Doug spells out the reasons why wealth cannot be one dimensional. * Is it possible to spend your health in the pursuit of wealth? Learn how to avoid this mistake and to enjoy life at all stages instead of trying to regain something lost. * Why are relationships an essential part of a well-balanced and abundant life? Doug explains how to find deeper purpose in life while blessing the lives of those who will follow behind you. * What are the 3 primary reasons that people come to Doug at Live Abundant? Doug shares how to take the wobble out of your life, how to eliminate entitlement mentality and the power of the LASER test in making wise investments. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

The answers to the questions we should be asking are out there. But sometimes we falter because we’re not sure what questions we should be asking in the first place. Doug Andrew loves to field questions from his clients and students regarding how to live with abundance. In fact, people regularly submit questions regarding things like investments, tax-free investing and how to understand required minimum distribution rules. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. During this episode, Doug will provide some needed answers to these questions and you may just be blown away by how common sense they are. HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK AT SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN THIS WEEK’S PROGRAM: * Do you know some of the best places to set aside your serious cash for the future? Doug shares his take on the best vehicles to save for your future goals. * Why is tax-free saving preferable to tax-deferred? If you currently have money accumulating in an IRA or 401(k), you’ll want to hear this.. * How can you be sure that you’re making a prudent investment? Doug introduces you to the LASER test which will help you answer that question with confidence. * Is it possible to safeguard the principal of your investments regardless of what the market may be doing? Those who know the answer to this will find it easier to sleep at night, even during market volatility. * What is the risk return paradigm and how can it help you make better investing decisions? Once you’ve heard Doug’s explanation, you’ll understand why it’s so critical. * Where are you likely to find the highest liquidity, greatest safety and predictable rates of return? If you’re planning for a trouble-free retirement, this is essential information. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

The true wealth transformer is how Doug Andrew describes the process he teaches to help people live with abundance and to solve the common problems that arise along the way. This kind of meaningful transformation is not rocket science. Instead, it all begins with what he calls the enlightenment experience. This means getting educated about the strategies, concepts and true principles that people often don’t know they don’t know. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. Over the past four and a half decades, Doug has helped everyone from the average person to financial professionals like tax attorneys and CPAs who have taken his training. In today’s episode, he shares some of the highlights of the true wealth transformer. HERE IS A QUICK PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE TIMELY TOPICS DOUG COVERS IN THIS EPISODE: * What is true wealth discovery? Doug walks you through the process of determining exactly where you are at in every dimension of your life. * Have you ever considered the possibility of outliving your retirement nest egg? Doug spells out the difference between tax-deferred and tax-free savings and how you can protect your retirement savings from higher taxes.. * Is there a difference between perceived wealth and authentic wealth? Listen as Doug explains how understanding this difference is key to your happiness. * Why is it so important to be flexible in planning and executing your goals for a brighter future? Doug has a favorite “beatitude” that perfectly sums up this concept. * What are the areas from which people draw most of their income during their retirement years? Learn how to solve the biggest dangers that cause people to outlive their money. * How should you respond when market volatility is causing others to panic? Doug has proven solutions that will allow you to rest easy that your money is safe, no matter what the market is doing. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

Things you should know about the coming election year will encompass a lot more than simply political matters. There are also serious considerations regarding your money and savings for the future that must be understood. All we need to do is look at some news stories about the nation’s attitudes towards this coming election to see how the American populace feels about taxes, socialism and larger moves to the left. This can also be seen on our nation’s college campuses. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. One example of these attitudes can be seen in how some students regard the topic of student loans. They aren’t worried about taking out these loans to pay for their education because they believe that the right candidate will simply forgive their student loan debt. Where do you suppose they’re getting that idea? HERE IS A QUICK PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE TIMELY TOPICS DOUG COVERS IN THIS EPISODE: * When it comes to tax reform, are taxes likely to become higher for most people, or lower? Doug Andrew explains what a number of politicians have in mind and why you should be prepared. * Is your retirement nest egg safe from the possibility of rising taxes? Doug shares timely information on the difference between tax-deferred and tax-free savings and why it’s so critical to understand.. * Why are some politicians convinced that it’s getting safer for them to start raising taxes more broadly? Learn how the American people are sending out signals that they’re more receptive to this than they have been. * How is an entitlement mentality taking hold among upcoming generations? Doug spells out how it’s happening and how you can abolish this mindset among your children and grandchildren. * Why are socialist programs like the Green New Deal a deadly threat to your future savings? If you don’t understand how these programs will be paid for, you may pay a high price to learn. * Do you understand how many different ways you can be taxed? Doug shares his favorite savings vehicle to get the taxes out of the way up front and never have to worry about them again. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

Life lessons learned aren’t always as obvious as we’d like. It doesn’t matter whether they pertain to raising kids, succeeding at our work or planning for a bright and abundant future. All of us are constantly learning as we make our way through life. Some life lessons learned are unmistakable, others only become clear when they are pointed out by a trusted mentor. This is true, not just financially but in every dimension of our lives. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. In this broadcast, Doug Andrew shares some important life lessons on the differences between people who have money and those who do not. This is a prime opportunity to learn from what each of them has done right and what they might have done differently. CHECK OUT THIS SNAPSHOT OF SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN TODAY’S BROADCAST: * What is most essential to a person’s happiness? Doug explains how money alone can never make us happy if there’s a lack of balance in other areas of our lives. * Is the way you save for the future really that important? Doug describes the difference between tax-deferred and tax-free savings and why it’s so important to understand.. * How can each of us have better balance in our lives? Doug outlines the three primary reasons people come to him at Abundant Living to take the wobble out of their lives. * What happens when we put all our effort into the development of our financial dimension. Learn what the other dimensions are that make for a happy life and a lasting legacy. * Why is abolishing the entitlement mindset so essential to real and lasting happiness. Doug shares the ways that entitlement thinking robs us and our children of happiness now and in the future. * What are the best ways to teach responsibility and accountability to our children and grandkids? Learn and apply these principles and your posterity will thank you for generations to come. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

Problems and solutions along the pathway to an abundant life don’t just fix themselves. More often, it takes someone with a better vantage point to bring them to our awareness. This is where Doug Andrew can help. Knowing where we need to be or where we’d like to be is just one part of the equation. As Doug points out, it’s critically important that we also know exactly where we are to start with. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. In today’s episode, Doug will help identify the problems and solutions on the pathway to an abundant life–especially as it pertains to retirement. He’ll also help us understand what we can do now and in the future to keep our peace of mind. CHECK OUT THIS SNAPSHOT OF SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN TODAY’S BROADCAST: * What are the 3 major dangers that most people don’t even seem to realize are looming? Doug draws upon his 45 years as a financial and tax planning strategist to show you how to eliminate these dangers. * If your nest egg is in a 401(k) or an IRA, do you understand the impact of tax-deferred versus tax-advantaged accumulation? Doug spells out just how important this difference is.. * How interested would you be in saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in unnecessary taxes? If you’ve ever worried about outliving your money, you need to hear this strategy. * Is it possible to enjoy gains when the market grows without losing principal when the market declines? As Doug explains, not only is it possible, it’s necessary in today’s volatile markets. * What kind of difference would an additional 40-50% of net spendable income in retirement make in your life? Doug shares how this is possible and what problems it solves. * Why are these potential problems so poorly understood among many financial professionals? Doug tells how these solutions allow you to enjoy liquid assets safely earning a predictable rate of return. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

Making sense of the cries of “recession!” has never been more important. Many pundits and left wing politicians are taking a highly pessimistic tone when it comes to the economy. Doug shares the story of a successful hot dog stand owner to illustrate the power of a positive attitude. The condiments and hots dogs could have been easily purchased somewhere else, but his customers kept coming back for his cheerful attitude. The man’s son comes home from college and the son expresses surprise at his dad’s success. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. After all, the son reminds his dad, the economy is not so healthy right now. Eventually, he persuades his dad to cut back on advertising and growing his hot dog stand. You can probably guess what happened next. HERE’S A PREVIEW OF WHAT DOUG COVERS IN THIS EPISODE: * What should we think when we hear others speaking pessimistically about the economy? Doug’s answer will help you make sense of the cries of “recession” and how to answer them. * If your nest egg is in a 401(k) or an IRA, do you understand the impact of tax-deferred versus tax-advantaged accumulation? Doug spells out just how important this difference is.. * Is it possible to get a positive outcome from a negative experience. As Doug show, out attitude makes all the difference. * How do we develop the flexibility to remain optimistic, regardless of what’s happening economically? Doug shares a personal experience of how he learned to do this. * Why are liquidity, safety of principal and a predictable rate of return essential parts of our future financial plans? Doug explains the LASER fund that helps us achieve all three of these goals. * How can our serious money be protected from ongoing market volatility? Learn how to safely grow during good years and to not lose money during down years.. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

Rooting out what’s counterproductive is more important than most realize. Nowhere is this more important than in how we prepare for retirement. For instance, people who save for retirement in tax-deferred vehicles and who pay off their mortgage as fast as they can, may be limiting their opportunities down the road. Doug Andrew describes this tendency as akin to driving down the highway with one foot on the gas and another foot on the brake pedal. What makes this so counterproductive is the fact that most people aren’t even aware that they’re doing it. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. Likewise, the belief that we’ll be in a lower tax bracket upon reaching retirement can turn into a rude awakening for many. Our best bet for an abundant life–now and in the future–is found in rooting out what’s counterproductive in our lives. CHECK OUT THIS SNAPSHOT OF A FEW OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN THIS WEEK’S BROADCAST: * What causes people to end up paying more taxes in retirement than they did while they were working? Doug explains what happens when our deductions disappear. * If you’re saving for retirement in a 401(k) or an IRA, do you recognize the difference between tax-deferred versus tax-advantaged accumulation? Doug spells out just how important this difference is.. * Why is it a bad idea to string out your tax-deferral as some financial advisors recommend? If you recognize which direction taxes are likely to go, you’ll understand the danger here. * How can a person pay the required taxes now and then let their money accumulate tax-free from that point on? Doug walks you through the strategic roll out process of placing your nest egg off limits to the tax man. * Is it a safe bet that taxes will ever be lower than they are today? Doug has insights on why this is a chance you don’t want to take. * Why is the LASER fund such a key method of rooting out what’s counterproductive? Doug explains how you can enjoy liquid assets safely earning a predictable rate of return now and in the future. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

Keeping the generations connected isn’t as hard as we make it out to be. It’s something Doug Andrew has been doing for more than 4 decades. This means helping to connect the Traditionalists, the Baby Boomers, Generations X, Y and Z. Though each of these generations has different strengths and weaknesses, there are many things that are keeping the generations connected. One of the most important aspects of this connection is helping the generation that is currently approaching retirement age. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. Right now the prospect of preparing for and living in retirement is most critical for the Baby Boomers but it’s something that should be on the minds of all the following generations as well. CHECK OUT THIS SNEAK PEEK AT SOME OF THE IDEAS DOUG SHARES THIS WEEK: * What are the blunders made by the Baby Boomer generation? Doug explains what they are and how to avoid them. * If you’re saving for retirement in a 401(k) or an IRA, do you clearly understand the disadvantages of tax-deferred accumulation versus tax-free accumulation? Don’t wait until retirement to learn this critical difference.. * Why is outliving their retirement savings such a clear and present danger for Baby Boomers? Doug explains the missteps that set them up for failure. * How can you be sure that you’ll be in a lower tax bracket when you reach retirement? What many have considered a sure thing is no longer axiomatic. * Is it possible to redefine yourself in retirement? Doug explains what this means and how it can help you avoid the dangers of higher taxes, rising inflation and market volatility. * How does getting your future squared away help the generations that will follow you? Learn how to set the example that will inspire and protect your family long after you’re gone. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

Setting yourself apart from the crowd matters more than you think. With this in mind, Doug begins with a question: What’s the difference between a professional expert and one who is certified as such by his or her peers? To illustrate this difference, Doug recounts a keynote address that he gave to a group of orthodontists. He points out that parents who seek an orthodontist would be wise to not just seek one who will straighten their child’s teeth, but one who sets out to build beautiful smiles. It’s a difference that may cost about 10-20% more but it’s well worth it for the additional confidence. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. It’s not enough to simply straighten the teeth, these orthodontists have to set themselves apart from the rest as well. Being certified as capable of doing so is just the beginning. Those who learn to take the extra time to bring additional professional quality to the job can expect to be paid better. HERE IS A SNAPSHOT OF SOME OF THE IDEAS SHARED IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: * How does the extra effort of professionalism create value for business owners and customers? Doug illustrates this with a friend’s home appraisal that resulted in vastly differing amounts. * If you’re saving for retirement in a 401(k) or an IRA, does your financial advisor understand the disadvantage of tax-deferred accumulation? A large majority of certified financial experts don’t grasp how important this difference is.. * Why should certification be considered a minimal standard? Doug explains how the certified vs professional choice should impact how you approach the financial services industry. * Is there a difference between those who understand broad basic concepts and those who understand the more advanced ones? Doug spells out how those who grasp the added value of this kind of depth have every reason to be happier with the results. * Why is doing the right thing the right way so important? Whether it’s your kid’s smile or getting the best price in a real estate transaction, those who do more than just get the job done are worth it. * How does setting yourself apart from the crowd apply to your retirement planning? Doug shares the value of finding specialists who understand and teach the advanced principles you’ll need. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

The four key elements of a prudent investment are absolutely worth knowing. Why are they so often misunderstood by CPAs, tax attorneys, financial planners and advisors? For more than 40 years, Doug Andrew has been writing and teaching about these elements to audiences around the world. He has noticed that even those few professionals who know some of the four key elements of a prudent investment, still manage to get them in the wrong order. Doug explains what these the four key elements are and gives you some helpful acronyms to keep them straight in your mind. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. Get ready to invest with confidence once you know the four key elements of a prudent investment. HERE ARE SOME OF THE SUBJECTS COVERED IN THIS WEEK’S BROADCAST: * What is the benefit of liquid assets safely earning predictable rates of return? The LASER test will etch this concept deeply into your mind. * Why should everyone who’s currently saving for retirement in a 401(k) or an IRA learn the power of tax-advantaged accumulation? Doug spells out the power of tax-free accumulation over tax-deferred savings.. * Why is liquidity is a vital consideration in how you choose to save? As Doug explains, your money can’t do you much good if it’s essentially inaccessible. * How can you benefit from those times when the market prospers and not lose money when it contracts? Listen to Doug’s explanation of how to position your nest egg so you enjoy true safety of principal. * Why is it so essential that inflation be conquered by predictable rates of return that outpace it? Doug has timely information for anyone who understands how inflation robs our saved dollars of purchasing power. * Why should you get your hands on Doug’s book “The LASER Fund“? Dough shares how the principles in this book can help position you for a brighter future immediately. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

As a retirement planning strategist and tax minimization specialist, Doug Andrew will deliver more than 100 keynote addresses to various audiences this year. He’ll provide needed clarity to people who are actively seeking solutions to problems we all face. One of Doug’s most powerful tools is his book “The LASER Fund” which teaches the reader how to enjoy authentic liquidity, safety, predictable rates of returns and tax advantages. It’s where those seeking solutions to problems we all face can learn how to prepare for a worry-free retirement and so much more. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. There are many problems that people have and often they don’t even know that they have a problem until it’s too late. Once they understand the data behind the problem and the data behind the solutions, they are in a position to decisively implement solutions to the problems we all face. CHECK OUT THIS PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE SOLUTIONS DOUG SHARES IN THIS EPISODE: * What is entitlement mentality and why is it essential to abolish it? Your family and business can thrive when you understand how personal responsibility and accountability banish entitlement thinking. * Do you understand how to get better results from your financial assets? If you’re currently saving in an IRA or 401(k), this is information you need to hear.. * How does the LASER fund set you on the path to greater peace of mind now and at retirement? If you want to enjoy liquid assets safely earning predictable, tax-advantaged rates of return, you must know this. * Why is tax-free accumulation so much better than tax-deferred savings? People who understand this have little reason to fear outliving their retirement nest egg. * Is the financial aspect really the most important factor in an abundant life? Doug spells out the different dimensions that will bring a sense of abundance to you and your family for years to come. * Is your retirement nest egg creating a “tax trap” of funds that are just waiting to be taxed by Uncle Sam? Anyone with an IRA or 401(k) should pay very close attention to Doug’s recommended solutions. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

Would you like more or less? Obviously, the answer you give will depend upon what it is that’s at stake. If it’s a question of how much abundance you want in your life, you’ll have to clarify a bit further. Does this refer to your financial assets and whether you’d like more income, more peace of mind or even more liquidity, safety and predictable rates of return when you retire. These are things worth knowing before you find yourself on the threshold of retirement. As Doug Andrew has taught for years, there’s a world of difference between the planning you do for retirement and the planning you’ll do at retirement. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. If you’re serious about answering the question “would you like more or less abundance”, you can’t simply keep simply going down the same path and have your assets in the same places to get the results you need. This is information that some professionals in the financial services industry are not able to show you. HERE’S A PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE IDEAS DOUG SHARES IN THIS WEEK’S BROADCAST: * Why do so many financial advisors cling to what’s known as the 4% rule? Doug explains how DALBAR’s breakdown of the average return for those with money in the market is only about 3.5%. * If you’re saving for retirement in a 401(k) or an IRA, do you understand the disadvantage of tax-deferred accumulation? This is something not clearly understood by the 91% of Americans who save this way.. * What’s the danger in holding to the belief that you’ll be in a lower tax bracket at retirement? It’s something that hasn’t been true for nearly 25 years, but only recently has become clear to the financial services industry. * Would you like more or less abundance in your financial security at retirement? Most people who say they want more, don’t realize they’re driving down the freeway with one foot on the gas and the other on the brakes. * Would you prefer to pay tax on the seed portion of your money or the harvest portion? People who are currently saving in tax-deferred accounts like IRAs & 401(k)s need to hear this analogy. * Are you planning for your retirement or Uncle Sam’s? Wait until you hear Doug’s explanation of how this is the sweetest deal for Uncle Sam that he could possibly have hoped for. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.

The four key elements of a prudent investment are not exactly a secret. Yet they are not well understood by a great many people. This includes people who we might assume are in the know including CPAs, tax attorneys, financial planners and advisors. Doug Andrew has been teaching and writing about them for more than 40 years. In that time, he has noticed that even those few professionals who know some of the four key elements of a prudent investment, still manage to get them in the wrong order. In this episode, Doug shares these four key elements and also provides the helpful acronyms to make them stick. Would you like to know what your Abundant Living Score is? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. He also shares his thoughts on his preferred savings vehicle for retirement and how it passes these four tests with flying colors. Get ready to move forward with confidence once you’ve learned the four key elements of a prudent investment. HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK AT SOME OF THE HIGH POINTS OF THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: * Are you familiar with the LASER acronym? If you recognize the value of liquid assets safely earning predictable rates of return, this is an incredibly useful test. * If you’re saving for retirement in a 401(k) or an IRA, do you understand the power of tax-advantaged accumulation? Doug shares a number of timely reasons to consider making a change.. * Why is it so important to be able to access your money when you need it? Doug spells out why liquidity is a vital consideration in how you choose to save. * How can you know that your nest egg is safely positioned to weather market volatility? Learn how to benefit from those times when the market prospers and not lose money when it contracts. * What is the benefit of earning predictable rates of return? Inflation must be conquered by rates of return that outpace it. Learn how to make this happen. * Have you heard of Doug’s book “The LASER Fund”? Discover how the principles in this book can help position you for a brighter future starting today. * And much, much more… Start by visiting with a wealth architect today. What are the five key objectives to financial abundance? How can you evaluate various financial vehicles using the LASER test? Click Here to gain immediate access to the Three Tools for a Strategic and Predictable Retirement. *Life insurance policies are not investments and, accordingly, should not be purchased as an investment.