PPR 263 WYS - What the BLEEP is happening on Wall Street?
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
Release Date: 01/07/2026
Kraig Strom, The Income Engineer
According to a 2020 KeyBank Financial Wellness Survey, 75% of Americans consider themselves financially savvy, but 36% don’t know how, or prefer not, to answer basic financial literacy questions. We need to keep learning and teaching the next generation. Wall Street drives much of the financial marketing and education machine. Ask questions and don't be afraid to challenge the conventional wisdom.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What is the the only thing more costly then buying and maintaining a private boat?
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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
info_outlineDespite the 2020 pandemic, Wall Street continues to hit historic highs. Some say that the investment markets are at the top and the bubble is about to burst. Others say that the markets still have another year of growth before the bear market kicks into decline. Who's right?
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.
DISCLAIMER: Kraig Strom is not an attorney or a certified public accountant. Kraig is a Certified Financial Planner Professional®, a Chartered Financial Consultant®, and an Investment advisor representative. As cool as all that may sound, this video is only helpful hints, tips and education. This video is not specific tax, legal or investment advice. Before you decide to take action on anything you see in this video, please consult with your tax, legal or investment advisor first.