



The Role of a Retirement Coach
Alan discusses the essential elements of retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of coaching, managing debt, maximizing savings, and preparing for healthcare costs. He shares his coaching experience and how it translates into helping clients achieve a comfortable retirement. The discussion …

Retirement: Your Business
Alan continues the discussion on succeeding at the business of retirement. He talks about three essential ingredients. They are an open mind, having a cerified professional retirement coach, and having all the correct data. He also covers the critical importance of having guaranteed income in re…

Mastering the Business of Retirement
In this episode of the Top Gun Retirement Show, Alan Kifer discusses the essential elements of successful retirement planning. He emphasizes the importance of treating retirement as a business, understanding the financial landscape, and the role of a certified professional retirement coach. Key top…

Strategies for the Challenges of Retirement
Alan discusses the challenges of retirement to meet with proper planning to help ensure peace of mind. He covers creating a living, breathing income plan, proactive planning for healthcare costs, and building dependable income to ease the fear of running out of money. He also offers sound catch-u…

The Hidden Costs of Retirement Planning
Alan discusses the detrimental effects of financial fees on retirement savings, emphasizing how these 'financial termites' can erode hard-earned investments. He critiques the traditional fee structure and advocates for a more transparent approach to retirement planning, suggesting that individuals …

2025 Checklist
Alan reminds us of things to check off the list for 2025 including required minimum distributions, qualified charitable distributions, Roth conversions, and maxing out that 401(k). He discusses strategies to build in guaranteed retirement income to help ease that fear of running out of money and t…

Essential Year-End Financial Strategies
In this episode of the Top Gun Retirement Show, Alan discusses essential end-of-year financial planning strategies. He covers the importance of preparing for unexpected layoffs, the significance of having an emergency fund, and the benefits of tax optimization, particularly through Roth conversion…

The Lifespan Factor in Retirement
Alan emphasizes the critical importance of having a comprehensive retirement plan that includes considerations for longevity, Social Security benefits, long-term care, tax planning, and common financial mistakes. He discusses the necessity of planning for a longer retirement, understanding Social S…

The Longevity Mindset in Retirement Planning
In this episode of the Top Gun Retirement Show, Alan Kifer discusses the importance of planning for a longer retirement, addressing economic uncertainties, and the need for a reliable income plan. He emphasizes the significance of preparing for long-term care needs and navigating tough questions th…

Packing for Retirement: What's in Your Suitcase?
In this episode of the Top Gun Retirement Show, Alan Kifer discusses the essential elements of retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of preparing for the journey ahead. He uses the metaphor of a retirement suitcase to illustrate what individuals should pack for their retirement, including…