Live Abundant Radio with Doug Andrew

Escaping the tax trap could be the most important move you make as you plan for your brighter future. This isn’t about avoiding paying your fair share, it’s about recognizing the unnecessary taxes that too many people still end up paying. In this case, if you’ve been saving for retirement in an IRA or 401(k), there is a tax trap waiting to be sprung the moment you start accessing your money. There are better strategies utilizing existing IRS code that can help you safely grow your nest egg tax-free rather than tax-deferred. In this episode, Doug Andrew shares 3 myths that will revolutionize the way you plan and save for 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. Doug has been a financial strategist and tax minimization specialist for more than four and a half decades. In that time he has helped countless people prepare for retirement by addressing the three biggest retirement risks–taxes, outliving your money and market volatility. Escaping the tax trap means understanding the secret to reducing your tax bill at retirement. HERE IS A QUICK SNAPSHOT OF WHAT DOUG SHARES IN THIS BROADCAST: * How will taxes erode away the cash you’ve saved for retirement? Doug explains how your tax-deferred IRA or 401(k) places a significant chunk of your savings at risk. * Have you ever worried about outliving your retirement nest egg? Doug explains how if your serious money is currently parked in an IRA or 401(k), you may want to rethink your options. * What are the 3 myths about taxes during retirement? Learn how you can ethically reduce taxes on your nest egg and increase your net spendable retirement income. * Why do so few people know about these tax reducing strategies? Doug shares how even financial professionals sometimes miss out on this essential information. * Can you be sure that taxes will go up in the future? If you’re serious about escaping the tax trap, you’ll need to know the answer to this question. * How do your 401(k) and IRA make it much more likely that you’ll be getting a hefty tax bill at retirement? The answer lies in the difference between tax-deferred and tax-free savings. * 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 highest and best use of your time and attention should be a no-brainer, right? If that’s the case, why do so many of us struggle to make this a reality? Over the past 45 years, Doug Andrew has had the opportunity to help thousands of people make the best use of their resources. This includes helping people making a dollar a day harvesting sugar cane in the Dominican Republic to entrepreneurs and business owners with great wealth. One thing that he has found over this time is that many people choose to marinate, so to speak, in degrading rather than uplifting things. This is a choice that each of us must make as we decide upon the highest and best use of our time and attention. 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. Those who choose to spend their time and attention on things that are not of an uplifting and empowering nature, too often have no clear path to a brighter future. Sometimes they think that happiness will come from an accumulation of things rather than more fulling appreciating and feeling grateful for what we have. If you’re serious about making better decisions, now and for the future, this is a message you’ll want to hear. HERE IS A PREVIEW OF WHAT DOUG SHARES IN THIS WEEK’S BROADCAST: * Why do some of the most hopeless people on earth choose to use their time and attention on things that cannot make them happy? Doug shares some of the common traps and how to avoid them.. * Have you ever worried about outliving your retirement nest egg? Doug explains how following the crowd and saving in an IRA or 401(k) could come back to bite you. * Are you using technology in ways that better your life or is technology influencing your behavior in ways you hadn’t considered? Doug shares key insights on how social media algorithms can affect us. * Why do so many people choose to go deep into shallow things or go shallow into things that require depth? It’s all about recognizing the things that have genuine life-changing significance. * What happens when a person chooses to focus on uplifting things? Doug spells out why he holds so many educational events to help others discover this essential mindset. * How can one be empowered, now and in the future to deal with serious challenges like rising taxes, market volatility and inflation. Once you understand these threats, you’ll better understand how to counter them. * 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.

Minimizing unnecessary taxes makes a bigger difference than you may think. This is one of the key insights that has guided Doug Andrew over his four and half decades as a financial strategist and retirement planning specialist. Doug’s entry into the financial planning world so many years ago was originally for the purpose of becoming a tax and estate planning attorney. However, the more he got involved in helping people minimize unnecessary taxes and plan for their brighter future, the more joy he found as a tax and financial 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. For many years, the conventional wisdom of the industry was to simply hang in there during times of market volatility. Historically, the time it takes to recover from a market downturn can vary from just a few years to nearly 25 years. This can cost a person saving for retirement many valuable years that are instead spent trying to make up lost ground. This requires a more broad approach to protecting and growing your nest egg. CHECK OUT THIS SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT DOUG COVERS IN THIS EPISODE: * How does inflation take a bite out of every dollar that you’ve saved? Learn how to position your money so it grows faster than the rate of inflation. * Why is it foolish to count on being in a lower tax bracket at retirement? Doug explains how minimizing unnecessary taxes makes a bigger difference than you think. * Are you able to accumulate your money tax-free, access it tax-free–at any point in time, and transfer the money to your heirs tax-free? It all comes down to which instrument you’re using to save money. * How does tax-free saving differ from tax-deferred saving? Knowing this difference will spare you a lot of fear and uncertainty. * Should you feel bad for avoiding having to pay unnecessary taxes? Doug explains how to ethically reduced your tax liabilities and how to increase your net spendable income in retirement. * Why is trying to time the market such a bad idea? Doug spells out where predictable rates of return can be found and how minimizing those unnecessary taxes makes a real difference. * 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.

How to escape the tax trap is a strategy that everyone who is saving for retirement should know. Doug Andrew’s students, clients and listeners will be familiar with this terminology as part of his retirement by design teachings. What exactly constitutes this tax trap? That’s something Doug explains in detail in this week’s broadcast. If you have retirement savings in an IRA or 401(k), then you too are at risk of being caught in this tax trap. 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. Conventional wisdom has convinced a lot of folks that saving in an IRA or 401(k) is the best available option. Doug explains why there are some major risks that must also be considered in order to escape the tax trap before it’s too late. HERE’S A PREVIEW OF WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS WEEK’S BROADCAST: * Learn the truth about 3 common myths about how to save for retirement. Once you’ve learned the truth behind these myths, you’ll be better prepared to escape the tax trap. * What’s the secret of reducing your tax bill during retirement? Doug explains how minimizing unnecessary taxes can set you up for a brighter future. * Are you and your money positioned to counter the threat of taxes, outliving your money and market volatility? Doug spells out each of these threats and what you can do to negate them. * How does tax-free saving differ from tax-deferred saving? Knowing this difference will spare you a lot of fear and uncertainty. * Is it wrong to know how to escape the tax trap? Doug explains how to ethically reduced your tax liabilities and how to increase your net spendable income in retirement. * Are you counting on taxes being lower when you reach retirement? A lot of folks who have bought into this myth are in for a rude awakening once they start accessing their IRA or 401(k). * 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.

Minimizing unnecessary taxes can set you up for a brighter future. This is one of the most important messages that Doug Andrew has come to understand over his 45 years as a financial strategist and retirement planning specialist. It’s also one of the most important lessons that he teaches his clients and his students as they chart a court toward their own brighter future. For a guy who originally set out to become an estate planning tax attorney, this was a remarkable shift in thinking. As Doug explains in this week’s episode, the more he got involved the more he realized how much he enjoyed helping people minimize taxes and optimize assets instead. 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 his four and a half decades of experience, Doug has learned the strategies that bring greater abundance to his clients and greater happiness to him as their advisor. HERE’S A SNEAK PEAK OF WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: * What can earlier recessions and even the Great Depression teach us about the next major recession? The lessons are there for those who are willing to learn. * Does your traditional IRA or 401(k) have the potential to drain your retirement savings sooner than later? Doug explains how minimizing unnecessary taxes can set you up for a brighter future. * Will rising taxes and inflation affect your retirement nest egg? Now is the time to position yourself to where their impact will be minimal. * How does lowering the tax rate actually increase the revenue that’s being raised? Learn what Ronald Reagan understood that most of today’s politicians don’t. * What does it take to have peace of mind in a time of ongoing market volatility? Doug explains the difference between having your money in the market versus tied to the market. * What does it take to enjoy liquid assets safely earning predictable rates of return? Once you’ve heard Doug’s explanation, you’ll never look at your IRA or 401(k) the same 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.

The key things that everyone ought to know about abundant living should be obvious to all of us. Unfortunately, they’re not. In fact, even the experts like financial planners, fiduciaries, CPAs and tax attorneys sometimes don’t know what they don’t know. This is why throughout his four and half decades as a financial strategist and financial planner, Doug Andrew has come to love being a teacher of the strategies we all need to know. Whether it’s industry professionals or his own students and clients, Doug is all about teaching people how to optimize assets, minimize unnecessary taxes and how to empower their true or authentic wealth. 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. The key things everyone ought to know about abundant living aren’t just for the professionals. They are there to help you start enjoying an abundant life right now and in the future. CHECK OUT THIS QUICK PREVIEW OF WHAT DOUG COVERS IN THIS EPISODE: * Even though Doug loves teaching CPAs, tax attorneys and other financial professionals, his favorite audience is the general public; meaning someone like you. * How does “use it or lose it” apply to converting your traditional IRA or 401(k) into a tax-advantaged vehicle? Doug explains how time won’t wait for us to make the necessary moves that can protect us from unnecessary taxes. * What does it mean to optimize your financial assets? If you’re serious about understanding the key things that everyone ought to know about abundant living, this is extremely useful and timely information. * Why does tax-free accumulation matter in the long run? Those accumulating money in tax-deferred accounts will find this information empowering. * What is a strategic rollout and how might it affect your bottom line during retirement? If you still have money sitting in an IRA or 401(k), you’ll one day want to kick yourself for not knowing this. * What do you know about tax-advantaged savings? Not all savings vehicles are created equal and if you’re serious about liquid assets safely earning predictable rates of return, you’ll need to know this. * 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.

Separating myths from reality with retirement isn’t just something your tax attorney, CPA or financial advisor should be able to do. No one has a higher stake in your brighter future than you do. In this week’s broadcast, Doug Andrew has a few questions to help you better recognize some of the critical myths and misunderstandings that can become roadblocks. 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. By asking and answering these questions, you’ll be better prepared to not only optimize your assets and minimize taxes but also to empower your authentic wealth. This is an essential part of learning how to live an abundant life. In this episode, you’ll learn how to separate the myths from reality. These myths tend to trip up the general public, as well as many financial advisors about money and the best ways to save and invest. Once you understand these misconceptions, you’ll never again feel like you have to follow the herd again. HERE’S A QUICK PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE CONCEPTS DOUG WILL BE SHARING IN THIS EPISODE: * True or false, is putting money into tax-deferred IRAs or 401(k)s is the best way to save for retirement?. Just because majority of Americans tend to get that question wrong doesn’t mean you have to. * If saving for retirement in a tax-deferred account is good, what would be considered better? Doug spells out what’s good, better and best. * Why do so many people continue to save for retirement in IRAs and 401(k)s? Learn what they might do differently once they start separating myth from reality in their financial planning. * Would you rather pay taxes on your seed money or on the harvest you’re looking forward to at retirement? The answer is a no-brainer once you understand tax-advantaged savings. * Why do so many people hold to the belief that they’ll be in a lower tax bracket at retirement? Doug shares the painful truth that many will discover too late. * Are you guilty of traveling life’s highway toward your retirement with one foot on the gas and the other on the brake? A shocking amount of people are, and they don’t even know that they’re doing it. * 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 the case for retiring your IRA or 401(k) isn’t an easy task. That’s because, for most people, their 401(k)s and IRAs are synonymous with retirement. In today’s episode, Doug Andrew explains why he doesn’t own an IRA or 401(k), and why he never will. He’ll explain why he believes it’s time to retire them and to do something way better instead. It starts with the understanding that taxes are going to be going up and inflation will continue to rise as well. If the dollars you’ve been saving will be purchasing less and less, you have some decisions to make. 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. Doug also will explain how to make the conversion from your current tax-deferred vehicle to one where you can accumulate, access and grow your money tax-free from this day forward. This is information you’ll find absolutely essential for reaching your brighter future. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn why making the case for retiring your IRA or 401(k) may be one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. HERE’S A SNAPSHOT OF SOME OF THE IDEAS DOUG SHARES THIS WEEK: * Do you understand the difference between being “taxed to the max” versus “Mrs. Ivalot More,” and what she does differently? Doug reveals the shift in mindset that can keep more of your money working for you. * If your money is currently parked in an IRA or 401(k), is there a way to move it into a tax-advantaged vehicle? Doug teaches what a strategic rollout is and how to get your money safely aboard. * How can you have peace of mind when taxes are almost certainly going up and your dollars are worth less and less? * How does “use it or lose it” apply to converting your traditional IRA or 401(k) into a tax-advantaged vehicle? Doug explains how time won’t wait for us to make the necessary moves that can protect us from unnecessary taxes. * When it comes to your long term goals, what are some of the best savings alternatives? Doug spells it out with clear, easy to understand examples. * Is it possible to save for the future in a way that doesn’t subject you to potential losses when the market declines? Learn how to enjoy safety of principal and 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.

The dream retirement vehicle really does exist. However, a surprisingly small amount of people know of its existence. One of Doug Andrew’s favorite questions to ask of his audience during his many educational presentations across the nation is this one: “What would call something that you can put your money into that, if structured correctly and funded properly, can accumulate your money at a net internal rate of return averaging better than 7% tax-free, the account accommodating your money is extremely liquid, in other words you can get to your money when you need it, it has tremendous safety, it experiences stable rates of return and can provide tax-free income during your golden years, that can outperform most investments and retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s. When you ultimately pass on, it instantly increases in value and transfers to your heirs totally income tax-free?” Whew. That’s a long question, right? When Doug asks this very detailed question, the response from his audience members is nearly always, “That would be a miracle!” 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 week’s episode, you’ll discover that the dream retirement vehicle really does exist and how to put it to work in your financial future. HERE IS A QUICK PREVIEW OF WHAT DOUG COVERS THIS WEEK: * Does this dream vehicle provide a degree of certainty even when the stock market is whipsawing back and forth? Doug’s answer may surprise you. * If your money is currently parked in an IRA or 401(k), is there a way to get it aboard this dream vehicle? Learn about what a strategic rollout is and how to get your money safely aboard. * Why does general tax reduction matter? Doug explains why the folks who are deferring their taxes for some perceived future advantage may end up regretting it. * How does “use it or lose it” apply to converting your traditional IRA or 401(k) into a tax-advantaged vehicle? Doug explains how time won’t wait for us to make the necessary moves that can protect us from unnecessary taxes. * What is the LASER Fund and how can it put you back in the drivers seat when it comes to your retirement? Doug spells out the advantages. * Why should we beware the temptation to believe that familiar is the same as comfortable? * 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 the most of tax-free accumulation for retirement is one of the surest ways to set a course for a brighter future. If you have followed conventional wisdom and you’ve been saving in an IRA or 401(k), you have some decisions to make. Throughout his four and half decades as a financial strategist and financial planner, Doug Andrew has worn a lot of different hats. Among his favorite hats, is the one of being a teacher. This is understandable since Doug loves to pass along the lessons he’s gleaned over that time. 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, you’ll learn why the window of opportunity to move money from tax-deferred to tax-free accumulation will only be open for a short time. Those who seize this opportunity will be glad they did. HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT DOUG SHARES IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: * Even though Doug loves to teach CPAs, tax attorneys and other financial professionals, his favorite audience is someone like you. Listen and learn why. * What does it mean to optimize your financial assets? If you’re serious about planning for a brighter future, this is information you’ll find extremely useful. * Does tax-free accumulation matter in the long run? If you have money in tax-deferred accounts, you need to hear this. * How does “use it or lose it” apply to converting your traditional IRA or 401(k) into a tax-advantaged vehicle? Doug explains how time won’t wait for us to make the necessary moves that can protect us from unnecessary taxes. * What is a strategic rollout and how might it affect your bottom line during retirement? You’ll kick yourself for not knowing this. * Taxes might be lower at the moment but what happens when they go up again? Doug reveals what you must know about tax-advantaged savings. * 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.

It all starts with asking the right questions. Getting the most out of life isn’t always a function of having the right answer on the tip of your tongue at any given moment. It’s more of a product of asking the right questions regarding your goals. This is particularly true when it comes to the kinds of questions that deal with abundant living and planning for your retirement. Doug Andrew draws upon more than four and a half decades of experience to help his students zero in on 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. If you’re determined to take charge of your future and to enjoy predictable income–even when the market is going haywire, you’ll be glad you understand how it all starts with asking the right questions. HERE IS A SNEAK PREVIEW OF SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN THIS WEEK’S BROADCAST: * What would be the benefit of converting your retirement nest egg to tax-free status? If you’re not clear on the difference between tax-deferred and tax-advantaged savings, this will be an eye-opener. * How can you be sure that you’re not in danger of outliving your retirement nest egg? This is the type of question you’ll want to have answered long before you reach retirement age. * Does tax-free accumulation really mean tax-free? It all starts with asking the right questions. * Why should you considered converting your traditional IRA or 401(k) into a tax-advantaged vehicle? Doug explains how to enjoy liquid assets safely earning a predictable rate of return. * Does the the thought of taking money out of your IRA or 401(k) during times of market upheaval leave you nervous? Doug explains how to sleep soundly at night regardless of what the market may be doing. * What’s the difference between “at retirement” planning versus “for retirement” planning? Understanding this difference will have significant impact on your standard of living during retirement. * 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.

Eliminating our false beliefs about wealth is one of the keys to abundant living. In today’s episode, Doug Andrew helps to dispel those false beliefs about wealth and describes a system to intentionally create and leave a legacy. The fact that this system can be achieved without guilt, coercion or backbiting is just icing on the cake. What if there was a fun way to teach those you care about most regarding accountability and responsibility? Dispelling false beliefs about wealth is just one part of it. Doug describes how to teach these principles in a way that eliminates entitlement mentality. Are you ready to seize the powerful tools of self transformation? If so, you’ll find this week’s broadcast very worthwhile. 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. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE HIGH POINTS OF WHAT DOUG SHARES IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: * How can the dream of abundance and prosperity turn into a nightmare? Doug describes what he’s seen in more than four decades as a financial strategist and retirement planner. * What is the danger of dividing up your assets and dumping them on ill-prepared heirs? Doug’s book “Entitlement Abolition” describes how to avoid this fate. * Why is leaving behind a monetary inheritance not synonymous with leaving behind a legacy? Doug explains how these terms are so often confused. * Are you concerned about outliving the money you’ve saved for retirement? Doug explains how to enjoy liquid assets safely earning a predictable rate of return. * Is equal opportunity or equal distribution the more desired goal when it comes to creating a legacy? This is one of the false beliefs abut wealth that many still misunderstand. * Do you understand how to implement the systems that will allow you to leave behind KASH (Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits) that will bless those who remain behind? Doug shares some of his favorites. * 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.

Progressing to a higher level of living starts with how well we understand our basic needs. Most of us have heard about Maslow’s pyramid of needs that starts with the basics needed for survival and progresses to higher and higher levels of living. In order for us to keep progressing to a higher level of living, we must first meet the needs of the lower levels. 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. Progressing to higher levels of living involves an ongoing process of self transformation. This is precisely the point of the many educational seminars that Doug Andrew teaches his students throughout the year. People who sincerely want to live an abundant life don’t need to be sold a particular commodity. They need to be taught about the process regarding how to achieve a meaningful transformation. Are you ready to progress from survival mode to a life of self transformation? If so, you’ll find this week’s message especially on target. 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. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE HIGH POINTS OF WHAT DOUG SHARES IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: * Why do so few people get to the highest levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs? Once you understand why, you can avoid making the same kinds of mistakes. * In the 1980s, it was estimated that nearly 40% of the world lived in poverty. Now that number is believed to be around 8 or 9 percent. What changed? * Why is it so important to understand the difference between a hand up and a handout? Doug shares a couple of stories that perfectly illustrate this difference. * Have you ever felt concern or even fear about the prospect of outliving your money in retirement? Doug explains how to enjoy liquid assets safely earning a predictable rate of return. * What is the benefit of belonging to a group of like-minded, high values people? People who wish to achieve financial success will appreciate Doug’s insights here. * Financial bankruptcy is one thing, what about becoming bankrupt in relationships or purpose? You’ll learn how to avoid these costly mistakes as you move toward your brighter 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.

Mastering the 3 marvels of wealth accumulation is something each of us can do, provided we understand what they are. If you’re not familiar with the 3 marvels of wealth accumulation, don’t feel bad. Even financial professionals like CPAs and tax attorneys sometimes fail to understand precisely what these marvels are. These 3 marvels may sound simple at first but don’t discount how they can positively impact your financial future once you’ve mastered them. They include compound interest, tax-favored accumulation of money and safe, positive leverage. Taken together, a person who masters the 3 marvels of wealth accumulation will be far ahead of the crowd when it comes to realizing the brighter future for which they’re preparing. 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. 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. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE HIGH POINTS OF WHAT DOUG SHARES IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: * Do you really understand the marvel of compound interest? Doug shares a favorite paper-folding exercise that illustrates how this principle can greatly benefit your financial planning. * Why do so many people underestimate how compound interest can make their money grow? Once you’ve heard the explanation, you’ll begin to see why it’s a marvel worth mastering. * If your money is being taxed as earned or tax-deferred, are you missing out on an opportunity for greater accumulation? Learn about the advantages of tax-favored accumulation and never look back. * Do you currently have money accumulating in a tax-deferred account like an IRA or 401(k)? Doug explains why you may want to reconsider in favor of tax-free accumulation. * What exactly do the wealthy understand about safe, positive leverage? Once you know what they know, you’ll better understand how it can work in your favor too. * What is the benefit in having liquid assets safely earning a predictable rate of return? If you have an IRA or 401(k), this is something you’ll be glad to know. * 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.

Owning what you know starts with creating a mind map. It’s not enough to simply sock away information for some future purpose. Authentic achievers must be able to access that information on demand and put it to work for them. If you’re serious about committing what you study to long-term memory for recall purposes, a mind map can be applied to learning and applying specific knowledge that helps us achieve our own goals. In today’s episode, Doug Andrew will share the example of one Marshall Thurber, who was one of his mentors. Thurber famously passed the California State Bar Exam in the 1970s with the highest score to that point–without having ever gone to law school or read a single law book. His secret to owning what he knew started with creating a mind map. Two of the mentors who helped to shape Marshall Thurber’s thinking were Buckminster Fuller and Dr. Edward Deming. These two men helped countless people and companies become better managers of their time, efforts and resources by teaching them how to create predictability. Predictability is also a topic that is thoroughly covered in Doug Andrew’s latest book “The LASER Fund“. It’s a unique book that will teach you how to enjoy liquid assets safely earning predictable rates of return. If you’re ready to become a better manager of your time, resources, and efforts, you need to know this. 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. HERE IS A SNEAK PREVIEW OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN THIS WEEK’S BROADCAST: * Take Doug’s quick test to see how well you do at following instructions and doing simple math. Once you’ve completed this experience, you’ll have a better feel for how predictability works. * Did you realize that there was a time when people who bought a car made in Japan would specifically seek out cars built on a Wednesday? Doug explains why this thinking was prevelant. * Why is it so essential to have liquid assets safely earning a predictable rate of return? If you have an IRA or 401(k), this is something you’ll be glad to know. * Ever heard of the True Wealth Transformation? Doug shares details on this 8-step process that he’s been teaching his clients and students for years. * What is the benefit of repositioning your finances so as to avoid having to pay unnecessary taxes? If you’d like to know how to potentially double your net spendable retirement income, you’ll want to hear this. * How important is it to know the difference between the darkness of the night and the brightness of the day? When it comes to saving for retirement, this distinction is more important than you may think. * 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.