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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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every 7 days
Average duration
15 minutes
Episodes
357
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Will Trump Extend The Tax Cuts If Elected?

Will Trump Extend The Tax Cuts If Elected?

Today’s video is part three of David’s interview with Dave Hall.

They discuss whether Trump will extend the tax cuts if re-elected. 

David cites a recent report from the Committee for a Responsible F…

00:13:04  |   Wed 17 Jul 2024
Can Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid Be Saved?

Can Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid Be Saved?

Today’s episode is part 2 of David’s interview with Dave Hall.

David shares his thoughts about moving the retirement age to what it currently is.

Dr. Larry Kotlikoff has suggested raising taxes to 4%…

00:11:03  |   Wed 10 Jul 2024
How the Current U.S. Debt-to-GDP Trajectory Could Kill Your Retirement Plan

How the Current U.S. Debt-to-GDP Trajectory Could Kill Your Retirement Plan

Today’s episode is part 1 of David’s interview with Dave Hall.

David shares what he considers the fundamentals of his financial movement: “numbers don’t lie.”

David cites a recent Penn Wharton study …

00:12:32  |   Wed 03 Jul 2024
How Soon Will AI Replace Financial Advisors?

How Soon Will AI Replace Financial Advisors?

Today’s video is part four of David’s interview with the co-founder of Power of Zero, Larry DeLegge. They discuss whether AI will replace financial advisors and if Congress will take away the tax adv…

00:11:16  |   Wed 26 Jun 2024
Beware of This Tax Bracket When Doing a Roth Conversion

Beware of This Tax Bracket When Doing a Roth Conversion

Today’s video is part two of David’s interview with Larry DeLegge, the co-founder of Power of Zero. They discuss the tax bracket you should avoid when doing a Roth conversion.

They start the conversa…

00:08:25  |   Wed 19 Jun 2024
The Ticking Time Bomb in Your Cash Value Life Insurance

The Ticking Time Bomb in Your Cash Value Life Insurance

Today’s episode is part 1 of David’s interview with Power of Zero co-founder Larry DeLegge. 

The two talk about value life insurance policies, children, and whether life insurance can serve as a viab…

00:15:17  |   Wed 12 Jun 2024
The Most Dangerous Retirement Advice from Suze Orman, Dave Ramsey and Ken Fisher

The Most Dangerous Retirement Advice from Suze Orman, Dave Ramsey and Ken Fisher

This episode is part 3 of David’s interview with Power of Zero co-founder Larry DeLegge. 

The two discuss the most dangerous retirement advice from Suzie Orman, Dave Ramsey, and Ken Fisher. 

Financia…

00:17:33  |   Wed 05 Jun 2024
The Fatal Flaw in Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey's Retirement Planning Advice

The Fatal Flaw in Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey's Retirement Planning Advice

Today’s video is part six of David’s interview with financial advisor Chris Martens where they discuss the fatal flaw in Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman's retirement planning advice.

They discuss David’s …

00:07:22  |   Wed 29 May 2024
Here’s What Happens When You Put 30% of Your Retirement Savings into Cash Value Life Insurance

Here’s What Happens When You Put 30% of Your Retirement Savings into Cash Value Life Insurance

Today’s episode is from David’s conversation with CFP Adam Olson.

They discuss why mega-CPA firm Ernst & Young is saying that if you want to maximize your income in retirement, you should put 30% of …

00:06:00  |   Wed 22 May 2024
What Dave Ramsey DOESN’T Want You to Know About Indexed Universal Life

What Dave Ramsey DOESN’T Want You to Know About Indexed Universal Life

Show host Arturo Johnson shares his experience with coming across David’s content – and how it has changed his perspective.

David mentions a study that illustrates the benefits of putting 70% – and n…

00:11:42  |   Wed 15 May 2024
First Glimpse at Your Tax Bracket in 2026 (And What It Will Cost You)

First Glimpse at Your Tax Bracket in 2026 (And What It Will Cost You)

David talks about what tax brackets will look like starting from January 1st 2026. 

One of the things that will change in 2026 are the actual tax rates – with an increased percentage of tax attached …

00:08:34  |   Wed 08 May 2024
How Gen Z Should Save for Retirement

How Gen Z Should Save for Retirement

David talks about the Power of Zero “philosophy,” as well as a recent Penn Wharton study saying that, if all we do is continue on this same course, by 2043 there will be no arrest in the financial co…

00:10:19  |   Wed 01 May 2024
How Much of Your Social Security is REALLY Getting Taxed? (and At What Rate?)

How Much of Your Social Security is REALLY Getting Taxed? (and At What Rate?)

How much of your social security is getting taxed, at what rate, and is there anything you can do about it?

Unfortunately, the IRS doesn't make it easy for people to understand how much of their soci…

00:09:10  |   Wed 17 Apr 2024
Why Don't More Financial Advisors Recommend Indexed Universal Life?

Why Don't More Financial Advisors Recommend Indexed Universal Life?

This episode addresses whether the mainstream financial planning community is justified in avoiding Indexed Universal Life.

Lately, social media has been filled with videos praising the virtues of a …

00:10:27  |   Wed 10 Apr 2024
Your Roth Conversion Roadmap for the Next 10 Years and Beyond

Your Roth Conversion Roadmap for the Next 10 Years and Beyond

David discusses how much of your IRA you should convert, in what amounts and over what time frame.

If you’re not convinced by the possible dramatic increase in tax rates in 2031 to bump you into the …

00:06:54  |   Wed 03 Apr 2024
Clark Howard Says Fixed Indexed Annuities Stink! (My Response)

Clark Howard Says Fixed Indexed Annuities Stink! (My Response)

David addresses Clark Howard’s viewpoint that seems to want to invite people to never consider a fixed index annuity. 

Despite interacting with thousands of financial advisors who offer fixed index a…

00:09:52  |   Wed 27 Mar 2024
Is IUL the Dream Investment that Doug Andrew Claims?

Is IUL the Dream Investment that Doug Andrew Claims?

Doug Andrew called the IUL a dream investment, but is it the silver bullet retirement account he claims it to be? 

David goes through Doug Andrew’s controversial remarks about IULs, and explains why …

00:10:23  |   Wed 20 Mar 2024
The Two 5-Year Roth Rules Explained

The Two 5-Year Roth Rules Explained

This episode explores the two different five-year rules for Roth IRAs instituted by the IRS to prevent people from abusing them.

The first five-year rule applies to earnings on Roth contributions and…

00:07:09  |   Wed 13 Mar 2024
Warren Buffet Says AVOID Financial Advisors Like the Plague (Is He Right?)

Warren Buffet Says AVOID Financial Advisors Like the Plague (Is He Right?)

At a recent Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett shared his thoughts on why he sees financial advisors as the worst people to trust with your money.

Buffett believes that fin…

00:08:33  |   Wed 06 Mar 2024
George Kamel Swings and Misses on Indexed Universal Life

George Kamel Swings and Misses on Indexed Universal Life

George Kamel recently released a video on index universal life. On the surface, it looks like a ruthless exposé of a financial scam that millions of Americans are falling for. 

But when you scratch j…

00:18:59  |   Wed 28 Feb 2024
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