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The Power Of Zero Show

Tax rates 10 years from now are likely to be much higher than they are today. Is your retirement plan ready? Learn how to avoid the coming tax freight train and maximize your retirement dollars.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
15 minutes
Episodes
357
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Why Your Tax Rates Could Double (No Matter What) with David McKnight

Why Your Tax Rates Could Double (No Matter What) with David McKnight

Micheal Coleman texted a glowing testimonial to David about his latest book, “The Volatility Shield.”

We often talk about why your taxes could double in an effort to keep the country solvent because …

00:13:34  |   Wed 17 Jul 2019
The Surprising Tax Benefits of Living in Puerto Rico with David McKnight

The Surprising Tax Benefits of Living in Puerto Rico with David McKnight

In 2012, there were two Acts that came out in Puerto Rico that gave people massive tax incentives to move their business there.

Act 20 says that if you own a qualified business and move it to Puerto …

00:16:16  |   Wed 10 Jul 2019
Part 2, Jonathan Krueger from Living a Richer Life By Design, interviews David McKnight

Part 2, Jonathan Krueger from Living a Richer Life By Design, interviews David McKnight

The math demonstrates that our elected officials have made promises that they can’t possibly afford to deliver on in the form of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. To avoid getting voted out of…

00:30:58  |   Wed 03 Jul 2019
Jonathan Krueger from Living a Richer Life By Design, interviews David McKnight

Jonathan Krueger from Living a Richer Life By Design, interviews David McKnight

David has been in the industry since 1997, serving people and trying to insulate them from the coming tax storm. David’s wife and seven kids live with him in Puerto Rico, and he’s written several boo…

00:28:46  |   Wed 26 Jun 2019
The SECURE Retirement Act: Implications for Your Retirement with David McKnight

The SECURE Retirement Act: Implications for Your Retirement with David McKnight

There are two pieces of legislation that are working their way through the House and the Senate. The goal of which is to incentivize and encourage people to save more often and save earlier, but ther…

00:16:45  |   Wed 19 Jun 2019
Can You Have Too Much Money To Get To The 0% Tax Bracket? with David McKnight

Can You Have Too Much Money To Get To The 0% Tax Bracket? with David McKnight

The simple answer to the question of whether or not you can have too much money to get to the 0% tax bracket is no. The thing someone would be afraid of in that regard is paying so much tax in the pr…

00:15:56  |   Wed 12 Jun 2019
A Power of Zero Case Study (Pension Example) with David McKnight

A Power of Zero Case Study (Pension Example) with David McKnight

The Power of Zero paradigm changes a bit when you have a pension. The best case scenario in terms of tax rates that you are going to experience is likely to be while you’re working.

Let’s say we have…

00:18:03  |   Wed 05 Jun 2019
A Power of Zero Case Study (No Pension) with David McKnight

A Power of Zero Case Study (No Pension) with David McKnight

Let’s say we’ve got two 60 year olds that want to retire at the age of 65. They’ve got $300,000 in their taxable bucket, $700,000 in their tax deferred bucket between their IRA’s and 401(k)’s, and no…

00:15:33  |   Wed 29 May 2019
Five Key Takeaways of The Power of Zero Message with David McKnight

Five Key Takeaways of The Power of Zero Message with David McKnight

The five key takeaways of The Power of Zero message have evolved considerably, especially since the recent Trump tax cuts.

The first takeaway is that tax rates in the future are likely to be dramatic…

00:19:25  |   Wed 22 May 2019
When Should I Take Social Security? with David McKnight

When Should I Take Social Security? with David McKnight

When you take social security ultimately comes down to how long you are going to live. If you can accurately predict how long you are going to live you can accurately predict at what age you should d…

00:09:40  |   Wed 15 May 2019
The Historic Timing of the Power of Zero Message with David McKnight

The Historic Timing of the Power of Zero Message with David McKnight

You’re saying tax rates are going up, so you mean I’ve done this all wrong? Not necessarily… you want to put money into your tax deferred bucket when the deduction means the most to you, when tax rat…

00:13:32  |   Wed 08 May 2019
What’s Better, A Chronic Illness Rider or a LTC Rider? with David McKnight

What’s Better, A Chronic Illness Rider or a LTC Rider? with David McKnight

The question often comes up, which is better? A chronic illness rider or a long term care rider? For 50 to 65 years, the primary benefit of the Life Insurance Retirement Plan is the ability to receiv…

00:11:38  |   Wed 01 May 2019
A Conversation with Doug Orchard, The Power of Zero Documentary Producer, with David McKnight

A Conversation with Doug Orchard, The Power of Zero Documentary Producer, with David McKnight

After seeing what happened in 2008, Doug has been interested in creating films that can move the needle for society, specifically topics like the national debt, exercise, education, healthcare, and f…

00:38:25  |   Wed 24 Apr 2019
What’s Better: Traditional LTC, Asset Based LTC, or Permanent Life Insurance? with David McKnight

What’s Better: Traditional LTC, Asset Based LTC, or Permanent Life Insurance? with David McKnight

The best way to pay for long term care protection is by way of a permanent life insurance policy. If you die peacefully in your sleep 30 years from now someone is still getting a death benefit.

You a…

00:16:15  |   Wed 17 Apr 2019
Sneak Peek: The Audio of Chapter 1 of “The Volatility Shield” with David McKnight

Sneak Peek: The Audio of Chapter 1 of “The Volatility Shield” with David McKnight

The audio version of the Volatility Shield won’t be released for another three weeks, so David gives you a sneak peek at the opening chapter of the book.

The story opens with Jack driving down the hi…

00:11:45  |   Wed 10 Apr 2019
What’s Better - the Roth IRA or the LIRP? with David McKnight

What’s Better - the Roth IRA or the LIRP? with David McKnight

Every once in a while an advisor will attempt to elevate the LIRP by diminshing the Roth IRA. They may, for example, say that the Roth IRA has some inherent limitations, including income limitations-…

00:17:56  |   Wed 03 Apr 2019
The Back Door Roth and Roth Recharacterizations with David McKnight

The Back Door Roth and Roth Recharacterizations with David McKnight

With a Roth IRA you have income limitations. At a certain amount of income, the amount you can put into a Roth IRA begins to reduce and at $203,000 in yearly income you can no longer do a Roth IRA. T…

00:14:22  |   Wed 27 Mar 2019
My Next Book “The Volatility Shield” Releases Today! - with David McKnight

My Next Book “The Volatility Shield” Releases Today! - with David McKnight

The 4% Rule says that when you retire there is a finite amount of money you can pull out of your portfolio per year if you want your money to last your life expectancy. Based on Monte Carlo simulatio…

00:14:01  |   Wed 20 Mar 2019
The Four Types of LIRP's (And How to Find the Right One for You) with David McKnight

The Four Types of LIRP's (And How to Find the Right One for You) with David McKnight

The first type of LIRP is Whole Life. It goes back to the very beginning of life insurance and is designed to last you your whole life. You contribute money to your account and that money grows in a …

00:16:47  |   Wed 13 Mar 2019
How To Implement The Power of Zero Strategy with David McKnight

How To Implement The Power of Zero Strategy with David McKnight

The whole Power of Zero paradigm is predicated on tax rates being much higher in the future than they are today. If you don’t believe that, the Power of Zero paradigm is not one you’re likely to warm…

00:16:41  |   Wed 06 Mar 2019
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