Retirement Detours: How to Make the Best Social Security Choices

Did you know there are over 500 ways to claim Social Security—and your choice could shape your retirement income for decades? In this episode, Larry Kiser of Sage Wealth Design unpacks the maze of Social Security strategies, spousal benefits, and the evolving role of pensions. Learn why personal sa…

Why Women Need a Different Retirement Plan

Retirement planning isn’t one-size-fits-all—and for women, the stakes are even higher. In this episode, Larry Kiser of Sage Wealth breaks down why women face unique financial challenges, from longer lifespans and career interruptions to wage gaps and conservative investing. Discover practical strat…

From Overwhelmed to Prepared: Women and Asset Protection

What if one unexpected event could unravel your financial security? In this episode of the Sage Investor, host Larry Kiser explores the crucial steps women can take to preserve their assets and prepare for life’s surprises. From the realities of long-term care and hybrid insurance to the importance…

Why Women Can’t Afford to Ignore Their Financial Future

What happens when life hands you the financial cockpit—and you’ve never flown the plane? In this episode of the Sage Investor podcast, financial planner Larry Kiser tackles why women must take charge of long-term investing and retirement planning. From real-life stories of sudden widowhood to pract…

Unlocking Financial Freedom: The 50-30-20 Rule Explained

Ever wondered how a simple budget can transform your financial future? In this episode, we dive into the 50-30-20 rule, breaking down how to allocate your income for needs, wants, and savings. Join us as we explore practical tips and real-life examples to help you build a solid financial foundation…

Emotional Baggage and Your Wallet: Rebuilding Financial Confidence - Part 1

Ever wondered how your childhood money habits shape your financial future? Dive into the emotional baggage we all carry and discover how to rebuild your financial confidence. Join us as we unpack personal stories and expert insights to help you understand and transform your money mindset. Do you h…

How to determine if you have enough to retire

Larry Kiser talks about the bold decision people make to retire – to go from accumulating to spending. Larry shares the questions he asks people about their resources and how he assesses what they have. He also discusses several ways to move money and help it grow and dives deep into how Sage Wealt…

Why Larry became a financial planner

Larry Kiser discusses his path to becoming an advisor. Larry shares about his initial entrepreneurial endeavors and how advice about work ethic from a friend led him into life insurance and financial planning. He also shares why having staunch principles is a major guardrail for how he does his bus…

3 types of pension plans and ways to maximize payments

Larry Kiser discusses pensions and how they differ from 401(k)s and other retirement plans. Larry lays out three different types of pension plans and how payments can vary. He also lays out a strategy for taking less money in a pension and more than offsetting it by the right life insurance plan. L…

Qualified charitable distributions

Larry Kiser discusses QCDs: what they are, the types of accounts that can disperse them, and the ages that people have to make these decisions. Larry also highlights several more parameters, including the maximum amount that a QCD can be for in each year. Larry also talks about why he was rooting f…