Accumulation Isn't Everything & Strategies for Risk | Common Questions & Balancing Saving with Spending

On this week’s episode: Retirement isn’t just about accumulating money. It’s about knowing how to use it with confidence.  Michael Masor discusses retirement income planning, market volatility, healthcare and long-term care considerations, and why having a strategy for risk matters as retirement ap…

A Growing Portfolio Doesn't Mean Growing Confidence & More Than Accumulation | Flexibility is Key & Fear Can Lead to Retirement Issues

On this week’s episode: A growing portfolio doesn't always mean you're confident enough to enjoy retirement. Michael Masor explains why retirement planning is about more than accumulating assets. It's about creating a strategy that addresses income, taxes, inflation, market volatility, and life's u…

Flexibility, Not a Date is Key & Options are Important for Retirees | A.I's Role in Retirement Planning & Readiness in Retirement

On this week’s episode: The strongest retirement plans aren’t built around a single date. They’re built around flexibility. Michael Masor explains why retirees need options for dealing with market volatility, healthcare costs, career changes, and unexpected life events. Learn how legacy planning go…

Are Fees, Taxes and A.I. Giving You the Whole Story?

On this week’s episode: The biggest retirement risks may be the ones you don't notice until it's too late.  Michael Masor discusses common retirement planning blind spots, including hidden fees, RMDs, Roth conversion considerations, Medicare surcharges, and the role annuities may play in an income …

Common Hidden Expenses & Is Roth a Consideration for You? | The Biggest Costs You Often Don't See Coming & Saving to Income Shift

On this week’s episode: Learn about common hidden expenses, including investment fees, Medicare surcharges, healthcare costs, and long-term care planning. Michael Masor also explains Roth conversion considerations, income planning strategies, and why retirement decisions should be tailored to your …

Hidden Tax Fees Could Be Impacting Your Plan & Saving is One Thing. Living is Another | Hidden Expenses & Roth Conversion Considerations

On this week’s episode: The biggest retirement costs are often the ones you never see coming. Michael Masor discusses the transition from saving for retirement to creating reliable retirement income. Learn about common hidden expenses, including investment fees, Medicare surcharges, healthcare cost…

One Costly Tax Decision & Retirement Planning Before Year End | Why 59 and a Half is an Important Age & Common Tax Traps

On this week’s episode: Could one overlooked tax decision today cost you thousands in retirement tomorrow?  Michael Masor discusses why retirement planning should start well before year-end and how small decisions can create long-term ripple effects.  Learn how longevity, healthcare expenses, and l…

Retirement Danger Zone & Risks of Timing the Market | Asset Growth vs. Income Reliability & Life Changes, Volatility, etc. Reshape Retirement Planning

On this week’s episode: One bad market decision near retirement can change everything. Why the five‑to‑seven‑year window before retirement is the real danger zone. The risks of trying to time the market as income replaces paychecks. How emotional decisions can derail long‑term retirement plans. The…

The Retirement Number You've Been Chasing May Not Matter Most & Unexpected Retirement Changes Everything? | Are You Planning or Just Saving? & Hurdles You Need to Be Aware Of

On this episode of Clearwater Retirement: Is the retirement number everyone talks about sending you in the wrong direction?  Michael Masor explains why retirement planning is more about creating income than reaching a specific savings goal. Learn how annuities may fit into a broader retirement stra…

Not About a Magic Number & Stability in Your Plan | Investment Growth Isn't Everything & Customization is Key

On this week’s episode: Retirement planning isn’t about hitting a number—it’s about creating income that matches your lifestyle. This episode explores how annuities can provide stability, predictable income, and protection from market volatility. It highlights why relying solely on investment growt…