PPR 256: Deal of The Week - Wardrobe Malfunction
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
Release Date: 02/02/2026
PPR 256: Deal of The Week - Wardrobe Malfunction
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
Our economy is consumer driven which means that without people spending money on consumable and disposable things, the economy grinds to a halt. We have been conditioned not to associate or compare consumer purchases with investments.
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PPR 256: WPTV - Family Foundations Hidden in Plain Site
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
The moral of the story is "The Rich Don't Pay Taxes" like everyone else because they work with teams like mine.
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PPR 256: WYS- Call Center Life Insurance
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
As a Paralegal and a Certified Financial Planner®, Kraig is uniquely able to assist clients with the careful preparation of asset protection and estate plans. Kraig's team uses a financial-planning approach to ensure that each client obtains the best possible outcomes.
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PPR 257: WPTV - Sweeping Tax Law Changes
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
If you have not noticed, we have a new resident at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave in DC and he is burning through executive order ink faster than anyone in history. Politics aside, now is the time to schedule a strategy session with the team at Barth Calderon.
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PPR 257: Deal of The Week - Boating Fail
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
I find it ironic that certain people like to brag about their investment prowess or boast about their success in business at the same time they make horrible financial decisions with how they spend their money.
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PPR 257: Quick Take - Come on MAN!
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
How many times do I need to say this before I stop getting the same terrible phone call? COME ON MAN!
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PPR 257: WYS - Father Admits he Was Wrong
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
The father of the 4% Rule emerges from his golf course retirement home to say he was wrong. For years, Wall Street has told us that the 4% rule for retirement income planning is gospel.
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PPR 258: DOW-Buying a Plane
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
What is the the only thing more costly then buying and maintaining a private boat?
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PPR 258 Quick Take - Wall Street Battle Royale
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
As a Paralegal and a Certified Financial Planner®, Kraig is uniquely able to assist clients with the careful preparation of asset protection and estate plans. Kraig's team uses a financial-planning approach to ensure that each client obtains the best possible outcomes
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PPR 258: WYS-Buying a Home at Age 25
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
Listener Ralph asked whether it is financially smart for him to consider buying a home at the younge age of 25. What kind of mortgage should he use and how much down payment should he plan for?
info_outlineOur economy is consumer driven which means that without people spending money on consumable and disposable things, the economy grinds to a halt. We have been conditioned not to associate or compare consumer purchases with investments. I meet people all the time who are proud of their 20% return on their real estate investment but they don't recognize the 70% loss they incurred on the watch they are wearing.
Thanks to the death of private pensions, the devaluation of Social Security benefits and other undeniable retirement factors such as inflation and increased taxes, America is now in a retirement income crisis. Kraig Strom, the host of Personal Pension Radio, is focused on helping you pack your bags for both halves of the retirement journey. Kraig's mission is help you build & protect your wealth and lifestyle today and generationally. Along the way, Kraig is ready to assist with all matters related to your financial wellbeing as well as your business and family legal needs.
Optimizing Retirement income and protecting your legacy does not happen with a product. You must have an integrated approach.
DISCLOSURE: KRAIG IS THE INCOME ENGINEER BUT HE IS NOT AN ATTORNEY OR A CPA. KRAIG STROM IS A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER PROFESSIONAL AND A PARALEGAL. PLEASE DO NOT CONSIDER THINGS ON THIS SHOW AS ADVICE. PLEASE SPEAK WITH A QUALIFIED CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER OR LEGAL PROFESSIONAL BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL or LEGAL DECISIONS.