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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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The 12 Rules of Tax-Free Investing (Updated and Revised)

The 12 Rules of Tax-Free Investing (Updated and Revised)

Rule #1: Tax rates will go up by 2030. The Fed needs huge sums of money to pay for unfunded obligations, so taxes will have to go up; otherwise, the country will go bankrupt.

Rule #2: In a rising tax…

00:13:11  |   Wed 28 Dec 2022
Which LIRP is Best For You?

Which LIRP is Best For You?

David kicks off the conversation by laying out the 3 basic Life Insurance Retirement Plans (LIRP) and how you can find the best one for your particular situation.

For David, an LIRP is like marriage …

00:13:20  |   Wed 21 Dec 2022
The Roth Conversion Mistake That Could Sink Your Retirement

The Roth Conversion Mistake That Could Sink Your Retirement

David kicks off the conversation by revealing that tax rates will revert to where they were in 2017 - you have only four years to take advantage of the historically low tax rates and do a Roth conver…

00:09:02  |   Wed 14 Dec 2022
The Top 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Higher Taxes

The Top 5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Higher Taxes

David starts the conversation by pointing out that more and more financial experts are convinced that tax rates will rise dramatically to pay for unfunded obligations in the future.

One way to protec…

00:12:07  |   Wed 07 Dec 2022
What's the Latest Update for Secure Act 2.0?

What's the Latest Update for Secure Act 2.0?

David starts the conversation by describing the changes you can expect from SECURE Act 2.0 and what these changes will mean for your retirement plans.

According to David, too many workers retire with…

00:08:46  |   Wed 30 Nov 2022
Why Does Dave Ramsey Hate Permanent Life Insurance?

Why Does Dave Ramsey Hate Permanent Life Insurance?

David starts the conversation by explaining why financial gurus like Dave Ramsey and Suzzie Orman hate permanent life insurance.

With all the financial information floating around on the internet, wh…

00:18:50  |   Wed 23 Nov 2022
How Do I Protect My Pension From Rising Taxes?

How Do I Protect My Pension From Rising Taxes?

In this episode of The Power of Zero Show, David McKnight talks about what you can do to protect your pension in the current rising tax environment. 

David explains that tax rates will rise dramatica…

00:08:09  |   Wed 16 Nov 2022
Will There Be a Great Depression in 2030?

Will There Be a Great Depression in 2030?

In this episode of The Power of Zero Show, David McKnight shares evidence that unless there is immediate and dramatic fiscal realignment by the Federal Government, the U.S. will be mired down in a Gr…

00:07:55  |   Wed 09 Nov 2022
A Massive Increase to 401(k) Contribution Limits and Other IRS Thresholds

A Massive Increase to 401(k) Contribution Limits and Other IRS Thresholds

This episode of The Power of Zero Show addresses the recently-released new contribution limits for the 401(k) in 2023, as well as additional increases in other IRS thresholds.

David shares that the I…

00:07:09  |   Wed 02 Nov 2022
Should You Convert Your IRA While the Market Is Down?

Should You Convert Your IRA While the Market Is Down?

Today’s episode of The Power of Zero Show is a segment of an interview David did with financial advisor, Ron DeLegge. They discuss, among other things, whether it’s a good idea to convert your Roth I…

00:11:07  |   Wed 26 Oct 2022
Should the Federal Government Get Rid of the Roth IRA?

Should the Federal Government Get Rid of the Roth IRA?

Today’s episode of The Power of Zero Show addresses the question ‘Should the Federal Government get rid of the Roth IRA?’

In a recent MarketWatch article, Alicia Munnell, founder of Boston College’s …

00:07:05  |   Wed 19 Oct 2022
The Truth about Suze Orman

The Truth about Suze Orman

In this episode, David tells the truth about Suze Orman, who’s been giving financial advice for the last 25 years and has some pretty black and white positions on most financial subjects.

Suze Orman …

00:11:49  |   Wed 12 Oct 2022
How to Supercharge Your Roth Conversion with a Reverse Mortgage

How to Supercharge Your Roth Conversion with a Reverse Mortgage

David had been skeptical about reverse mortgages and now considers himself a “late convert.”

Don Graves sees reverse mortgages as a financial planning tool cleverly disguised as a mortgage.

Using a f…

00:31:42  |   Wed 05 Oct 2022
Is the Federal Government Going to Tax Your Roth IRA?

Is the Federal Government Going to Tax Your Roth IRA?

David suggests avoiding the shift of everything out of your IRA or 401k into the tax-free bucket because, by doing so, you would then have a standard deduction in retirement that sort of sits idle.

$…

00:13:51  |   Wed 28 Sep 2022
How to Take Money Out of Your 401(k) or IRA 100% Tax-Free

How to Take Money Out of Your 401(k) or IRA 100% Tax-Free

David’s latest book, the 75,000-word novel The Infinity Code, is set to be released on September 27th.

David says that the U.S. is facing a math problem of gigantic proportions: they have promised wa…

00:15:29  |   Wed 21 Sep 2022

"Financial Advisors Are a Rip-off!"

Today’s episode addresses claims by the likes of Suze Orman, The White Coat Investor, and Clark Howard that financial advisors are a rip-off.

After 25 years in the industry, David can say without a d…

00:10:23  |   Wed 14 Sep 2022
Hastening the Debt Apocalypse – Student Loan Forgiveness

Hastening the Debt Apocalypse – Student Loan Forgiveness

Today’s episode focuses on the impact of Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program on the fiscal trajectory of the U.S..

David shares that Biden’s plan has only one stipulation: your annual income…

00:07:48  |   Wed 07 Sep 2022
The Truth About Ken Fisher (Are Annuities Bad?)

The Truth About Ken Fisher (Are Annuities Bad?)

Ken Fisher dislikes annuities. He is not shy about it and became controversially famous with his 'I Hate Annuities' campaign. But is his hatred justified?

First, Fisher's claims that annuities have '…

00:11:16  |   Wed 31 Aug 2022
When Should You Use an LIRP?

When Should You Use an LIRP?

Lane Martinsen from Financial Fast Lane interviews David McKnight on why you should use LIRP and the benefits of getting to the zero percent tax bracket. 

David explains the motivation behind his boo…

00:18:03  |   Wed 24 Aug 2022
Did Joe Biden Just Solve the National Debt Crisis?

Did Joe Biden Just Solve the National Debt Crisis?

Did Joe Biden just solve the national debt crisis? Here’s why you shouldn't be celebrating just yet.

David explains why most people believe passing the Inflation Reduction Act might be the first step…

00:08:27  |   Wed 17 Aug 2022
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