Live Abundant Radio with Doug Andrew

Creating a legacy by choice is something each of us can do. Even so, very few people make the necessary choices to make this a reality. It’s not that the ones who do were born into a higher state of existence, they had to learn and apply the strategies and principles upon which a lasting legacy is based. Doug Andrew has been teaching and writing about these strategies for more than 40 years. Very soon he’ll be launching a master mind class based on his most recent book “The LASER Fund” and spelling out the principles and success stories of people who are actively creating a legacy by choice. 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 want to become a master of these strategies, you can attend this class online, for free. If you wish to join the thousand or so serious students who will also be taking this class Click Here. HERE’S A QUICK PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE TOPICS DOUG SHARES IN THIS BROADCAST: * What is the importance of having authentic predictability in your finances? Doug explains how to enjoy more predictable rates of return without having to risk your principal in a volatile market. * If you’re accumulating your retirement nest egg in a 401(k) or an IRA, are you likely to pay a steep price in future taxes? Anyone who has ever pondered the very real danger of outliving their nest egg needs to hear this.. * Are you familiar with the 3 marvels of wealth accumulation? This is a question that a surprising number of financial services professionals are unable to answer clearly. * Do you understand the 4 phases of retirement planning? You planning must shift as you go through each of these phases and Doug spells out why it matters. * How can you enjoy the best spendable net income after taxes at retirement? Doug lays out how a tax-deferred approach to building your nest egg can end up costing you all the taxes you thought you’d be saving. * Are some savings vehicles better than others when it comes to creating a legacy by choice? Learn how retirement savings vehicles differ and why some are far better than others. * 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.

What it means to have more abundance in life can be different things to different people. For instance, it could mean having more assets. To others it can mean simply having peace of mind when it comes to financial things. It can also mean knowing that your retirement will be one of stability and abundance. Would it surprise you to learn that your “at retirement planning” should be something quite different from your “for retirement” planning? If having more abundance is your goal, this is a difference worth understanding. 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. Even within the financial services industry, this is not always clearly understood. But once you hear what Doug Andrew has to say, you’ll clearly see what it means to have more abundance in your life. HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK AT SOME OF THE TOPICS DOUG COVERS DURING THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: * How can you enjoy predictable cashflow based upon your assets? This is a question that a surprising number of financial services professionals are unable to answer clearly. * If you’re accumulating your retirement nest egg in a 401(k) or an IRA, are you likely to pay a steep price in future taxes? Doug spells out why this is like trying to drive down the highway with one foot on the gas and the other on the brakes.. * Do you know why many advisors tell their clients to plan on living on just 4% of their nest egg each year when they finally retire? Doug explains how to enjoy more predictable rates of return without having to also pay deferred taxes on the money being withdrawn. * Are you certain that you’ll be in a lower tax bracket upon reaching retirement? Listen to Doug’s explanation about why lower taxes at retirement are no longer a certainty. * Is it better to pay taxes on your seed money or on the harvest you enjoy at retirement? Doug explains how the tax-deferred approach can end up costing you all the taxes you thought you’d be saving. * What are the best savings vehicles to enjoy more abundance at retirement? If you’re interested in tax-free accumulation, predictable rates of return and the ability to avoid market volatility, Doug has the answer. * 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.

You would make a great hero. If this statement causes you to shy away or to feel a sense of embarrassment, it really shouldn’t. One of the most powerful questions any of us can answer is the question of who would we want to see us as a hero. This is a question that Doug Andrew learned from his friend strategic Coach Dan Sullivan. It’s also a the kind of question that can help us truly dial in on the things that matter most in our lives. For instance, Doug has found a tremendous opportunity in connecting with his grandchildren through his annual “Grandpa’s Camp.” This has become a yearly source of abundance in each of their 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. If you’re ready to accept the idea that you would make a great hero, Doug has a message in this week’s broadcast that you’ll absolutely treasure. HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOPICS SHARED IN THIS EPISODE: * What are the skills that you could be sharing with your family members, co-workers or employees? Once you’ve learned about Doug’s Solution Formulator, you’ll understand how to better help them excel. * What happens when a person learns to see life with a big “O” and a little “c”? Understanding what it means to have more opportunities that you have the capability to seize can be a game-changer. Understanding the risks of future taxes now can help you avoid costly complications later.. * How does one become a possibility seeker? Doug lays out how we attain the best possible things in life when we seek the impossible. * Why is it essential to set out the goals we wish to accomplish within the next 3 years, 5 years or 10 years? Learn why this can be done in youth or adulthood to achieve over the top results. * What is the value of studying the lives of other heroes? From history, literature and even scripture, Doug describes how these stories help us to create our own heroic journey. * How important is it to learn the value of trying and failing? If fear of failure has kept you frozen in place, Doug spells out how to move forward with confidence and to recognize that even failure is your friend. * 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 best retirement planning starts with timely solutions. Of course, the sooner we understand the nature of common retirement planning problems, the better our results will be. In his 45 plus years as a financial planner, tax reduction and retirement planning strategist, Doug Andrew has helped thousands of people deal with these common quandaries. Doug has observed that there are 3 different types of people when it comes to how we approach these problems. 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. Whether you’re oblivious to the problems or somewhat aware, or whether you can clearly see the problem but don’t know which solution to apply, you’ll appreciate Doug’s message. HERE IS A SNAPSHOT OF JUST A FEW OF THE SUBJECTS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: * How can anyone be oblivious to risks that higher taxes may pose for them at retirement? It’s not just the folks saving who don’t know what they don’t know. Even financial professionals may be in the dark. * If you’re utilizing a 401(k) or an IRA to save for retirement, how well do you understand the difference between tax-deferred and tax-free accumulation? Understanding the risks of future taxes now can help you avoid costly complications later.. * Why is it better to admit that you have financial problems rather than to be the kind of person who finds it difficult to admit to problems? Only one of these types of people will be likely to prosper in the long run. * Do you believe you’ll be in a lower tax bracket at retirement? When you hear Doug’s explanation of why this is no longer axiomatic, you’ll appreciate why the best retirement planning starts with timely solutions. * Will your money ever be worth more than it’s worth today? Doug lays out the facts regarding what inflation is and why it’s not going away. * How can you know with certainty that your nest egg is safe, even during times of ongoing market volatility? Learn how to enjoy the benefits of market growth without risking the loss of declining markets. * 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 truth about how taxes can affect your retirement isn’t exactly a secret. So why is it that so few people truly understand what’s at stake? If you’ve been preparing for retirement by saving in an IRA or 401(k), you’ve been accumulating your money tax-deferred. Most people who do this are anticipating that they will be in a lower tax bracket by the time they reach retirement. As Doug Andrew explains in this episode, that’s something that hasn’t been axiomatic for nearly 25 years. Unfortunately, a lot of folks won’ figure this out until they realize their nest egg is disappearing faster than they imagined. 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 ready to face the truth about how taxes can affect your retirement plans, Doug has proven, powerful strategies that can put you in a stronger position tax-wise and otherwise. HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE EYE-OPENING IDEAS DOUG GOES OVER IN THIS EPISODE: * Why is it so important to optimize your financial assets and to minimize unnecessary taxes? Folks who don’t bother to learn these truths may face some hard lessons upon reaching retirement. * If you’re accumulating your retirement nest egg in a 401(k) or an IRA, do you know the truth about how deferred taxes can affect your retirement? Doug explains what you must know as well as what you can do.. * If you knew that you could save anywhere from hundreds of thousands to possibly millions of dollars in unnecessary taxes that you’d have to pay with a tax-deferred vehicle, would you want to know more. Don’t answer until you’ve heard Doug’s explanation of how it’s possible. * Is it possible that you’re currently in the lowest tax bracket that you will ever be in? Doug describes the strategic window of opportunity that is currently open for those who wish to counter future tax hikes. * Why will your money never be worth more than it’s worth today? Doug gives a solid explanation of what inflation is and why it is happening. * How does lowering taxes bring in more overall tax revenue for our government? Doug shares the example of what happened during Reagan’s presidency as well as what’s happening today under Trump. * 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.

In Doug Andrew’s four and a half decades as a financial planner and tax reduction strategist, he has helped thousands of people identify common sense solutions to common financial problems. These problems often involve protecting their future savings against higher taxes, rising inflation and ongoing market volatility. If you are committed to securing a brighter future for yourself and your family, Doug has the answers you’ll need to avoid the mistakes that are made by a great many people. By the time many folks recognize these problems for what they are, it’s too late. 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. Surprisingly few financial planners fully understand these common financial problems, much less the commons sense solutions their clients could be applying. HERE’S A SNAPSHOT OF SOME OF THE COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS WEEK’S BROADCAST: * What are the three basic types of people Doug most often encounters—based on how they view their own financials situations? Learn which one you’re most like and what you should do. * If you’re accumulating your retirement nest egg in a 401(k) or an IRA, are you likely to pay a steep price in future taxes? Doug spells out how understanding the risks now can set the path for future abundance in retirement.. * Why is it risky to count on being in a lower tax bracket upon reaching retirement? Discover the painful truth that many will realize too late. * Is there any real advantage to waiting to pay taxes on your savings until after you’ve retired? Once you’ve heard Doug explain the difference between tax-deferred and tax-free accumulation, you’ll see why procrastination isn’t an option. * Is it possible to protect your nest egg during times of ongoing market volatility? Doug explains the best ways to benefit from market gains without suffering losses during those years the market declines. * Why are the people who are willing to admit they have financial problems better off in the long run than the ones who won’t even consider whether they have these problem? Doug reveals why you can’t enact common sense solutions if you can’t admit that you’re experiencing common problems. * 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.

Lifetime learning commitments and generational abundance are two ideas that perfectly complement one another. This is something that Doug Andrew has understood and taught for years among members of his own family. The commitment to keep learning throughout the entirety of your life is something Doug has picked up from years of mastermind group encounters with some of the most brilliant people on the planet. It’s not about becoming the smartest person in the room. As life coach Dan Sullivan puts it, “It’s about being in a room where everyone is becoming smarter.” 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. This kind of learning has the power to bless not only your own life but innumerable lives throughout the people and organizations around you. If lifetime learning commitments and generational abundance are the kind of goals that make sense to you, you’re going to love Doug’s message this week. HERE’S A SNAPSHOT OF SOME OF THE CONCEPTS DOUG OUTLINES IN THIS EPISODE: * When’s the last time you brainstormed an idea worth six figures? Doug shares some examples of gatherings in which he’s participated where $250,000 ideas are the norm. * Do you understand the miracles or marvels of wealth accumulation? Doug spells out how understanding these now can set the path for future abundance in retirement.. * Why is is so essential to have a clear understanding of where you are currently–whether it’s financially, physically, spiritually or emotionally? Doug explains how this knowledge is the key to getting clarity on where you ultimately wish to go. * How many graduation speakers have you heard challenge graduates to become entrepreneurial and to not fear failure? Doug has a special challenge he issues for graduates. It could work for you as well. * Have you heard of Doug’s latest book “The LASER Fund?” Learn why it’s helping people of all ages live up to their lifetime learning commitments and setting the stage for generational abundance. * What would it mean to have your money earning more each year than you do? Doug shares the simple truth that everyone–especially young people–should understand about the power this imparts. * 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 power of the epiphany is something everyone should experience. An epiphany is that “ah-ha” moment that comes when we clearly understand the nature or essential meaning of something. Over the years, Doug Andrew has helped to educate thousands of individuals about financial strategies and retirement planning to help them secure their brighter futures. He often asks them to think about their favorite epiphanies they’ve had regarding what they’ve learned. These are moments to celebrate as they can represent needed clarity in understanding where we are and where we are going. Some of the participants at Doug’s seminars, webinars and one day events will experience the power of the epiphany up to 100 times in the course of a single event. That’s a lot of clarity. 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 broadcast, Doug shares some of the most powerful “ah-ha” moments that these attendees have shared with him. You’ll learn what has had the greatest impact on these folks and why these ideas and strategies can have a similar empowering effect on you. HERE’S A QUICK PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED THIS WEEK: * Do you consider their taxes to be an asset? Once you hear Doug’s explanation, you’ll never see your taxes the same way again. * If you are saving in anIRA or 401(k), are you in danger of outliving your retirement nest egg? Doug explains the difference between tax-deferred and tax-free accumulation and how each might affect your retirement.. * Is it possible to redirect otherwise payable taxes and to double or even triple your net spendable retirement income? Experience the power of the epiphany when Doug shares how taking ownership yourself removes the need to rely on government to provide for you. * Why is ownership the key to greater abundance? Doug spells out the difference in mindset that comes from taking ownership of their financial future. * Should you count on the government to plan your retirement? Once you understand the immense unfunded promises that have been made through programs like Social Security or Medicaid, you’ll likely reconsider. * Do you believe that taxes will be higher in the future because of irresponsible government spending? You’ll want to know Doug’s rules for “good, better and best” when it comes to countering this possibility. * 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.

Doug Andrew has seen a remarkable surge in the number of people expressing interest in and taking part in the numerous educational seminars he conducts regularly. Part of this increased interest in learning from his decades of experience as a financial and retirement planning strategist is connected to a video series in which he is featured. As Doug related last week, he is a key contributor to the video series “Money Revealed” along with about 20 other financial strategists and gurus. Doug’s interview in Episode 8 blew the interviewer away, and for good reason. 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. What was supposed to be a 50 minute interview went on instead for nearly an hour and 20 minutes. Among the key principles and ideas Doug covered, were things like optimizing your assets, financial and otherwise, minimizing taxes and to empowering your authentic wealth. If that’s something that arouses your interest, you’ll love what he shares in today’s broadcast. HERE’S A BRIEF SNAPSHOT OF SOME OF THE IDEAS DOUG COVERS THIS WEEK: * Why do so many people believe they’re going to be in a lower tax bracket when they reach retirement? Doug spells out why this is no longer axiomatic and what it might mean to your future plans. * Do you feel trapped by your IRA or 401(k)? Doug explains how to move your money from tax-deferred status to tax-advantaged in order to protect your nest egg.. * Why is it best to get your taxes over and done with now and to strategically accumulate your future savings tax-free? Learn why those who don’t do this stand to lose up to a third of their retirement money to the tax man. * What does it mean for your retirement when your money is growing tax-free? If you could do with doubling or even tripling your net spendable income in retirement, you’d want to know how, right? * Who is most at risk of outliving their retirement savings? Doug shares the sad truth about what this may mean for millions of Americans. * When it comes to saving and preparing for your brighter future, do you know how to direct your efforts most wisely? Once you’ve heard Doug’s rules for “good, better and best”, you’ll sleep better at night. * 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.

Maximizing assets while minimizing taxes is one of the most impactful things a person can do to achieve abundant living as they prepare for the future. As a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, Doug Andrew has spent four and a half decades teaching others exactly how to do this. It’s one of the reasons that he is a key contributor to the video series “Money Revealed” along with about 20 other financial strategists and gurus. Doug’s interview in Episode 8 of this series as one of his most impactful and transformative messages on building a lasting legacy. 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 ready to learn some of the key principles and ideas behind optimizing your assets, financial and otherwise, to minimize taxes and to empower your authentic wealth, this is a message you must hear. HERE’S QUICK PREVIEW OF WHAT DOUG SHARES IN THIS EPISODE: * How do highly successful people unintentionally hamstring their children’s future? If you’ve ever thought, “My kids will never have to work as hard as I did”, you risk stealing the very work ethic they need to develop. * Why is it essential to understand the difference between tax-deferred and tax-free accumulation? Learn why the main premise behind tax-deferred savings accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s hasn’t been true for at least 25 years.. * How can one best protect the nest egg they’ve spend a lifetime accumulating? Listen to the analogy of a farmer who pays tax on the seed he buys in the spring versus one who pays a tax on the harvest he sells in the fall. * Can you count on being in a lower tax bracket when you reach retirement? Conventional wisdom says one thing but Doug reveals how reality is saying something very different. * What’s the driving force behind our continually rising taxes? Learn why Congress’ spending habits are driving a desire to tax away more of our money and how you can protect yours. * How is an IRA or 401(k) like going into business with a partner who is only looking out for themselves? Doug explains why we should rethink the partnership so many have struck with the federal government when it comes to how they save for 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.

The Core values that protect us from financial failure cover many aspects of our lives. They include the 3 dimensions of authentic wealth and also help us recognize and avoid the false belief patterns that can negatively impact other areas of life. It’s not just financial considerations that must be a priority. We also have important intellectual and foundational dimensions that become a part of the legacy we hope to leave. In today’s episode, Doug shares some of the characteristics of a system that allows us to leave a lasting legacy without resorting to coercion, guilt or backbiting. 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. Wouldn’t your children, grandchildren or even employees benefit from learning about accountability and responsibility in a fun environment? What if there was a way to break out of the “me, me, me” mindset and to replace it with one of “together we’re better”? Doug Andrew has some powerful tools for eliminating the entitlement mentality that cripples younger generations. Listen in as Doug shares some of the most liberating principles he’s learned in more than 45 years as a financial strategist. HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK AT SOME OF TOPICS DOUG COVERS IN THIS WEEK’S BROADCAST: * How do the core values that protect us from financial failure help us find abundance for ourselves and for our posterity? Your kids and grandkids will thank you for understanding this. * Is there a difference between being rich and having authentic wealth? How you answer this question reveals whether there is abundance in your life or just money. * What are the 3 secrets you can learn about leaving a true legacy? Doug reveals why your legacy must be about more than just money. * When you hear the word “assets”, what are the first things you think of? If all you can think of are material things, get ready for Doug’s empowering explanation of what else we should consider. * What’s the difference between abundant living and just living? Knowing the difference will add depth and happiness to every area of your life. * How do family, health and beliefs figure into your core values? Doug shares insights into why they should be a foundational part of our lives. * 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.

Adding to your financial dimension isn’t as tough as we make it out to be. For instance, when you think about your legacy, do you envision something more than just your money? Many people tend to focus on money at the expense of other areas of their lives. This is why Doug Andrew regularly conducts educational events that help people understand that their legacy can encompass far more than just money. Doug teaches them how to create predictability and balance in all aspects of their lives. He teaches them how to have family vacations and retreats with a specific purpose as well as other family activities that create a legacy bank of habits, skills and 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. Among the lessons he’s learned over the past 4 and a half decades are those that taught him how to bounce back from unexpected setbacks. One of the most important principles he learned along the way was the important of liquidity–being able to access your money when you need it. He also developed a process he calls the “negative experience transformer” that can make it possible to turn any negative experience in life into a positive learning opportunity. If you’ve ever felt fear or uncertainty about unforeseen challenges that may arise, this is a message you will find empowering. Adding to your financial dimension starts with building your understanding. HERE’S A QUICK PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE IDEAS DOUG SHARES IN THIS EPISODE: * Is it possible to keep your real estate equity liquid by keeping it safely separated from the property? Doug explains how it’s not only possible but a desirable way to protect that equity. * What’s the big difference between tax-deferred and tax-free? Hint: If your serious money is accumulating in an IRA or 401(k), this is crucial to understand.. * How could losing a home to foreclosure turn out to be one of the best things to happen to you? Listen as Doug shares why going through this experience turned out to be a defining moment for him. * Is following the herd a recipe for disaster? Discover why Doug no longer takes all financial advice for fact and why you shouldn’t either. * Do you know the 3 key elements of all prudent investments? Learn what they are and how they protect your money during good and bad economic times. * What are the proven strategies that allow you to enjoy liquid assets safely earning predictable, tax-favored rates of return? Doug explains the LASER fund that will give you peace of mind even during times of market volatility. * 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 3 key elements of a prudent investment are something that each of us should understand. They include liquidity, safety and predictable rates of return. Unfortunately, these truths are not understood by a great deal of people who choose to accumulate their retirement savings in places that don’t meet this test. It’s something Doug Andrew has seen to be the case, over and over during the four and a half decades that he’s been a financial strategist and tax minimization specialist. 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. Liquidity is best understood as the ability to access your money when you may need it. Safety refers to soundness of the institution in which you’re saving as well as the protection your principal has from inflation and market volatility. Predictable rates of return mean that your money is compounding and staying ahead of the cost of living. These are the 3 key elements of a prudent investment. How well are you doing to ensure that your serious money is protected like this? CHECK OUT THIS SNAPSHOT OF A FEW OF THE TOPICS THAT DOUG COVERS IN THIS WEEK’S BROADCAST: * What good is your money if it’s inaccessible, or particularly difficult to get to? Doug shares some alternatives that put you back in the drivers seat. * What’s the big difference between tax-deferred and tax-free? Hint: If your serious money is accumulating in an IRA or 401(k), this is crucial to understand.. * How do you know that your principle is safe from market fluctuations and increasing taxes? Learn why it’s possible to enjoy market gains without losing principal when the market declines. * Why does getting a good rate of return a pie seem like a in the sky pursuit for so many? Doug explains how realistic rates of return are possible and how you can dial in on them. * Is there a way to balance the desire for a higher rate with the higher risk it usually entails? If your goals are long-term, you need to hear Doug’s take on this. * Are there savings vehicles that can meet the 3 key elements of a prudent investment? Doug reveals his favored savings vehicles that bring peace of mind and security. * 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.

Plugging in the right formulas to solve life’s problems isn’t rocket science. So don’t be intimidated. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs starts with survival. As we progress toward the top of the pyramid, we have needs for safety, belonging and achievement as we make our way up the ladder to self-actualization. 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 the four and a half decades that Doug Andrew has been a financial strategist and tax minimization specialist, he has come to prefer the term “self-transformation” instead. It’s an idea that has helped countless people prepare for retirement by learning how to plug in the right formulas to solve the problems in their lives. Doug’s True Wealth Transformation is an 8 step program that unlocks the door to meaningful self-transformation and becoming the best in every area of our lives. This includes our emotional, financial, spiritual, social and mental well-being. As you transform yourself, you’ll want to be sure you’re hitting every area of your life, not just the financial one. HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK AT THE IDEAS DOUG SHARES IN THIS WEEK’S BROADCAST: * Do you find yourself spending most of your time investigating rather than enacting solutions? Doug’s solution formulator, used to rethink your thinking, is a proven tool for making real progress. * What is–by far–the most requested topic that Doug is asked to teach financial professionals like tax attorneys and CPAs? Hint: Anyone with money in an IRA or 401(k), will find this information extremely helpful. * What causes so many people to spend their lives spending their physical health in pursuit of financial health? Is it worth the trade-off? * How can we make our transformations spiritual, emotional, social, mental, financial, etc.? Doug explains what the distractions are that keep us one dimensional. * Do asset optimization and tax minimization really matter? Once you understand these two strategies, you’ll know why they’ll make a world of difference when you’ve reached retirement. * Why is the key to meaningful transformation related to so many different areas of our lives? Doug explains how plugging in the right formulas to solve your problems allows you to achieve balance between those areas. * 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 key to meaningful self transformation is likely the single most powerful formula you’ll need to solve a wide variety of problems in your life. Best of all, it doesn’t require an advanced degree in order to understand it. It does require a willingness to become better educated about your personal situation. Doug Andrew has been a financial strategist and tax minimization specialist for more than four and a half decades. During that time he has helped countless people prepare for retirement by teaching them about authentic wealth and abundant living. The True Wealth Transformation is an 8 step program that unlocks the door to meaningful self-transformation and becoming the best in every area of our lives. This includes our emotional, financial, spiritual, social and mental well-being. 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 ready to move to the top of the pyramid of human needs, this is a message you’ll want to hear. HERE IS A PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE TOPIC DOUG COVERS IN THIS EPISODE: * Why does the key to meaningful transformation affect so many different areas of our lives? Learn what balance between those areas is and why it’s so important. * What is–by far–the most requested topic that Doug is asked to teach tax attorneys and CPAs? Hint: If your serious money is accumulating in an IRA or 401(k), this is information you’ll need as well. * Do you find yourself spending your health to achieve financial wealth? Doug explains how this can come back to bite those who make this mistake. * How is it that so many people in America have the opportunity to enjoy meaningful transformation but still don’t do it? Doug explains what the distractions are that keep us one dimensional. * Are you actively working towards asset optimization and tax minimization? Learn why these two strategies will make a world of difference when you’ve reached retirement. * Do you make the same mistake that many politicians do when they spend all their time investigating rather than enacting solutions? Doug’s solution formulator to rethink your thinking could be a huge help in making real progress. * 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.