Tackling Taxes and Inflation: How to Protect Your Retirement Today
Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman
Release Date: 02/18/2025
The Three Financial Pillars That Support a Strong Retirement
Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman
Let’s face it: these are uncertain times. Between volatile markets and global conflicts, it's easy to feel anxious about your financial future, especially if you're in or nearing retirement. On this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, Certified Financial Planner Eric Heckman explains the foundational financial pillars that can help you feel more secure and confident, no matter what the headlines say.
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Practical Tips to Create a Legacy that Lasts
Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman
If you’ve ever thought about leaving something meaningful behind for your family beyond just money, you’re not alone. But creating a legacy plan is more than just writing a will and hoping for the best. On this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, Certified Financial Planner Eric Heckman shares the essentials of legacy planning in a way that’s approachable, practical, and focused on protecting your loved ones. Tune in to hear what you need to know to create a legacy that lasts.
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Tax Savvy Retirement Planning: How to Build a Solid Financial Foundation
Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman
If you’re planning for retirement – or even just thinking about it – it’s tempting to chase every shiny new investment strategy. But according to Eric Heckman, veteran financial planner and owner of Heckman Financial, the smartest move you can make is to go back to the basics. In this episode, Eric lays out the four structural pillars of a solid, tax savvy retirement plan – and explains how skipping any one of them could leave your finances on shaky ground.
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How to Maximize Your Retirement Income in a Volatile Market
Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman
When the stock market feels more like a rollercoaster than a reliable investment tool, it’s easy to start second-guessing your retirement strategy. That’s why Eric Heckman, Certified Financial Planner and President of Heckman Financial, is here to help you make sense of market swings – and more importantly, show you how to maximize your retirement income no matter what the headlines say. In this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, Eric shares practical ways to stay calm, confident, and in control of your finances as you prepare for or enjoy retirement.
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Protect Your Retirement from Taxes, Inflation & Scams
Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman
From phishing emails to fake charities, to creeping taxes and inflation, there’s no limit to the risks out there that eat away at your retirement fund. But today, Eric Heckman is here to help you navigate the financial challenges of retirement with clarity and confidence, so your money can last as long as you do. In this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, Eric shares how to spot common IRS scams, why you need a tax strategy to keep your hard-earned money, and strategies to combat inflation in retirement.
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Retirement Tips from Real Retirees: What You Need to Know Now
Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve probably worried at some point about whether you’ll be able to retire comfortably – or at all. According to a recent Axios poll, one in five Americans believe they’ll never retire, and 62% think Social Security won’t cover even half of their expenses. These numbers are sobering – but they don’t have to define your future. In this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, host Eric Heckman, certified financial planner and president of Heckman Financial, breaks down what you can do now to get retirement-ready, no matter where you're starting from....
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Your Retirement Income Blueprint: How to Weather Any Decade
Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman
What happens if your retirement starts during a bad decade for the stock market? In this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, host Eric Heckman, certified financial planner and president of Heckman Financial, explains why the sequence of returns matters – and how you can protect your financial future no matter what the economy throws your way. Eric shares why a retirement income blueprint is essential for creating a steady, reliable income that lasts through all three decades of retirement: the good, the bad, and the uncertain. You’ll learn how foundational money, strategic Roth conversions,...
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Unexpected Risks in Retirement: How to Avoid Outliving Your Savings
Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman
Planning for retirement can feel like reaching the top of a mountain – you’ve worked hard, saved diligently, and now you’re ready to enjoy the view. But just like in mountain climbing, the descent is where most of the danger lies. That’s the phase many retirees aren’t fully prepared for – and where the biggest risks in retirement show up. On this week’s episode of Wealth Creator Radio, host Eric Heckman, a veteran financial planner based in Silicon Valley, walks listeners through how to not only reach retirement, but how to stay financially secure all the way through it.
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The 4 Questions About Retirement That Can Make or Break Your Future
Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman
Planning for retirement isn’t as simple as picking a date and riding off into the sunset. In fact, some of the biggest financial questions you’ll ever face show up right as you’re trying to slow down. Whether you’re facing market volatility or uncertainty about if you’ve saved enough, you probably have many questions about retirement – and Eric Heckman is here to answer them. In this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, veteran financial planner Eric Heckman shares the four most important questions about retirement that everyone should ask – and answer – before they stop working. ...
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How to Protect Your Wealth with Smart Estate and Legacy Planning
Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman
If you’re getting close to retirement or already enjoying it, chances are you’ve spent decades building your savings, your home, your investments, and maybe even a business. You’ve worked hard to create a comfortable life – so it’s important to have a solid plan for what happens to your wealth when you’re no longer here. Estate planning isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy – it’s for anyone who wants to make sure their assets go to the right people, in the right way, and with as little stress and confusion as possible. Tune in to this episode of Wealth Creator Radio to learn...
info_outlineHistory shows us that when countries accumulate too much debt, it can lead to big economic problems. For retirees, this can translate to rising taxes and inflation, which can eat away at their hard-earned savings.
If you want to make sure your money lasts as long as you do, you need to make a plan for taxes and inflation in retirement. In this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, Eric Heckman is breaking down the four pillars of a solid retirement plan, the risks to your retirement, and how to protect your money from rising taxes and inflation.