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Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole

Safe Money Radio host Brad Pistole is a nationally recognized Financial Professional who specializes in planning that protects principal from stock market volatility and creates guaranteed lifetime income. Listen here to receive insights from Brad and hear what he has to say regarding retirement income planning.

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00:48:50

When Retirement Isn't What You Thought

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/11/19

In this insightful episode of Safe Money Radio, host Brad Pistole explores the often unpredictable nature of retirement planning. Drawing from his extensive experience, Brad shares compelling personal stories and real-life client experiences to highlight the critical role of market timing and the unforeseen challenges that can disrupt even the best-laid plans. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of crafting a secure financial strategy that can withstand market downturns and

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48:27

How To Use QCDs, Plan RMDs, And Win The Roth Game...

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/11/14

Taxes don’t retire when you do, which is why smart planning now can save you stress and money later. We sit down with attorney and retirement expert Sarah Brenner to unpack the most powerful moves you can make before year-end and the major rule shifts arriving in 2026. From using qualified charitable distributions to cut adjusted gross income to timing your first RMD and designing “many mini” Roth conversions, we show you how to keep more of what you’ve earned and reduce the surprise bills th...

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45:52

Retirement Needs More Than Money: Purpose, Health,...

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/11/07

What if the biggest risk to your retirement isn’t market volatility, but waking up to a calendar with nothing that matters on it? We dig into the side of planning most people ignore—how to design days that feel purposeful, healthy, and connected—and show why money alone can’t deliver a satisfying life after work. We unpack a hard-hitting cautionary tale of “doing everything right” financially and still feeling lost, then break down the four non-financial pillars that drive happiness in retir...

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45:04

What Tactical Training Taught Me About Retirement...

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/10/31

Your retirement doesn’t fail because of one bad market day; it fails when you trust the wrong person. That’s the hard lesson we bring home by connecting a weekend of tactical training to the choices that make or break your nest egg. Awareness, technique, and preparation save lives in dangerous moments, and they save wealth when salesmanship masquerades as expertise. We unpack the Dunning Kruger effect and why so many polished presenters overestimate their skill. You’ll hear how dinner semina...

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47:28

7 Things Poor People Do That Rich People DON'T!

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/10/24

The fastest way to stall your finances isn’t a market downturn—it’s the quiet habits that drain your cash, time, and energy. We unpack seven common behaviors that keep people stuck and the simple, repeatable systems that wealthy people use to build and protect their money. From saying no to depreciating toys and high-interest debt to paying yourself first and buying assets that cash flow, we spell out the exact shifts that turn uncertainty into a plan. I share my own path from paycheck-to-pa...

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48:56

Unlocking Home Equity For Retirement Security with...

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/10/17

Imagine turning a paid-off roof into a flexible, tax-free safety valve that protects your retirement from market swings, big tax bills, and rising costs. That’s the promise of today’s deep dive into reverse mortgages—especially the FHA-insured HECM—and why they’re no longer a last resort but a serious planning tool for homeowners in their 60s and beyond. We start by clearing the air: your name stays on title, the lender doesn’t take your home, and equity isn’t erased. Then we map the real ch...

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42:03

Retirement’s Unseen Threats—and How to Prepare for Them

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/10/10

Picture-perfect retirements often hide sharp edges. We kick off with a vivid beach story—beautiful sunset, calm water, then a sudden hit from a rock you couldn’t see—and use it to reveal the biggest threats waiting beneath the surface of your financial life. From sequence of returns risk and market volatility to inflation, healthcare shocks, fraud, and gray divorce, we unpack how a single event at the wrong time can bruise a nest egg and how to build defenses that last. You’ll hear research-...

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46:26

The Seasons of Life & Retirement

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/10/03

A pond that swings from overflowing to bone dry can teach you everything about retirement. We open with a vivid farm story—feast, famine, and the long wait for rain—to show how markets rise, stall, and plunge in repeating seasons, and why lasting financial peace comes from structure, not prediction. From there, we dig into inflation the way you’ve actually felt it: the $4.04 pizza buffet that now rings up at $12.06 (or more). That price shock becomes a lens for designing income that keeps its...

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50:58

Building the Ozarks Retirement Group: My 17-Year Journey

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/09/26

From humble beginnings in a single office during the 2008 financial crisis to a thriving practice with 40 team members across multiple states, the journey of Brad Pistole's financial planning firm represents a true American success story. Today marks a significant milestone as Brad announces the evolution of Trinity Insurance and Financial Services into the Ozarks Retirement Group. This transformation celebrates not just growth but a deepening commitment to comprehensive retirement planning....

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42:23

Dr. Wade Pfau's Proven Retirement Strategies (Part 3)

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/09/19

What happens when the unexpected derails your retirement plans? In this eye-opening conclusion to our three-part series on Dr. Wade Pfau's retirement research, we reveal how to transform your 401(k) or IRA into a lifetime income stream that can weather any storm – including those you never see coming. The retirement landscape has changed dramatically. It's no longer just about accumulating assets but creating sustainable income that lasts regardless of market conditions. We explore the devas...

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43:37

Reviewing Dr. Wade Pfau's Retirement Planning...

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/09/12

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47:31

Dr. Wade Pfau: Discovering Your Retirement Income...

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/09/05

Have you ever wondered why generic retirement advice feels so uncomfortable? The answer might lie in your unique Retirement Income Style. In this illuminating conversation with Dr. Wade Pfau, renowned retirement income expert and creator of the Retirement Income Style Awareness (RISA) framework, we uncover how understanding your personal financial psychology transforms retirement planning. Dr. Pfau reveals why the endless debates about retirement strategies miss the mark - there's no s...

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42:40

The Silent Tax: How IRMAA Is Eroding Your Retirement

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/08/29

The retirement landscape is changing dramatically, with a hidden threat lurking in the shadows of your Medicare premiums. In this eye-opening episode, Paul Morrison, co-founder of IRMA University, returns to unpack the growing crisis of Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMA) – what he calls "the shadow tax" silently eroding retirees' Social Security benefits. Medicare premiums are skyrocketing at an alarming rate, with projections showing some beneficiaries could pay over $1,100 mo...

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51:28

When Wall Street Meets Main Street: A Conversation...

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/08/22

The financial world is shifting beneath our feet. As market volatility returns with alarming regularity, traditional retirement planning approaches built solely on stocks and bonds are revealing critical vulnerabilities. This eye-opening conversation with Curtis Cloak—pioneer of the Deferred Income Annuity and architect behind Tom Hegna's 13-annuity retirement strategy—challenges everything you thought you knew about securing your financial future. Curtis shares his remarkable journey from f...

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47:28

Taking Unnecessary Risk in Retirement

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/08/15

Have you ever watched someone take an unnecessary risk and wondered why? In this compelling episode, Brad Pistole shares a powerful real-life experience of witnessing a motorcyclist driving through a dangerous storm—complete with tornado warnings and hail—that serves as a perfect metaphor for retirement planning without proper protection. Brad explores why so many Americans expose themselves to unnecessary financial risks, particularly during retirement when they can least afford significant...

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53:06

Tax Planning in 2025: with Jeffrey Levine, CPA and CFP®

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/08/08

What happens when a single financial misstep derails your entire retirement strategy? In this thought-provoking conversation between Brad Pistole and financial expert Jeffrey Levine, we dive deep into the critical elements of retirement planning that most advisors miss. Levine, who brings his unique perspective as both a CPA and CFP, explains why the new Tax Planning Certified Professional designation is experiencing record-breaking growth. The program fills a crucial gap between tax prepara...

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45:50

Your 401k is Not Bulletproof: How to Protect What...

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/08/01

Have you ever traded in a perfectly good vehicle simply because it no longer met your changing needs? Most of us have upgraded cars, homes, and even jobs as our circumstances evolved—yet strangely, we rarely apply this same practical thinking to our retirement plans. The retirement strategy that served you well at 25 likely won't provide the security and income you need at 65. As Brad Pistole explains in this eye-opening episode, your financial vehicle requires regular maintenance and occasi...

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47:28

Choosing the Right Vehicle for Your Retirement Journey

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/07/25

What happens when a financial storm hits and you're in the wrong vehicle? Recent market volatility has many Americans revisiting their retirement strategies with renewed anxiety. As Brad Pistole explains, choosing the right retirement vehicle could mean the difference between weathering the storm safely or finding yourself stuck in the mud. Drawing from a powerful real-life experience at his local landfill after devastating storms hit the Ozarks, Brad illustrates how having the right vehicle...

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49:12

Financial Inventory: Why Your Plan Needs Regular...

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/07/18

Regular financial checkups aren't just good practice—they're essential for navigating life's ever-changing landscape. Just as you wouldn't drive your car for decades without maintenance, your retirement strategy needs consistent evaluation to ensure it still fits your evolving circumstances. Drawing from his bestselling book "Bulletproof," certified financial fiduciary Brad Pistole explains why taking inventory of your financial plan should be an ongoing process rather than a one-time event....

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47:04

Retirement's Four MOST Essential Questions

Safe Money Radio with Brad Pistole ·

2025/07/11

Most retirees focus exclusively on their investment accounts—the 401(k)s, IRAs, and brokerage accounts they've accumulated over decades. But as Brad explains, these "piles of money" can be lost, stolen, depleted in market downturns, or divided in divorce. What truly matters is having guaranteed lifetime income that continues regardless of what happens in the world or your personal life. Through powerful real-world examples, Brad illustrates how even affluent retirees can face financial devas...

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