Countdown to Retirement with Gregg MacInnis

Could ‘Dirty Sponges’ in Your Retirement Plan Be Setting You Up for a Future Tax Hit?

Filthy sponges spread bacteria in the kitchen because small problems get ignored. In retirement planning, “dirty sponges” are the overlooked details that quietly grow into bigger tax surprises later on. In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis explains how proactive planning can identify and clean up thos...

We protect our homes from harmful odors and gases—but what about hidden fees in your retirement portfolio?  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis reveals how just a 1% fee can quietly drain thousands of dollars from your future—and how he can help spot the problem before the financial ‘pollution’ sets in.

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Do You Have the Right ‘Recipe’ for Retirement?

Some home cooks skip the recipe—with mixed results.  Retirement planning works much the same way. Without a written plan, you’re essentially winging it.  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis walks through the key ingredients of a solid retirement plan, from guaranteed income and tax strategies to risk management and creating a cle...

Is It Time to ‘Look Forward’ with Complete Tax Planning?

Tax season often feels like an exercise in looking backward—collecting documents and filing last year’s return.  But comprehensive tax planning is about what’s next.  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis shares forward‑thinking strategies designed to help maximize tax benefits in future years.

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Add a ‘Gimme’ Putt to Your Retirement Plan

Golfers commonly award ‘gimme’ putts to players whose ball comes within inches of the cup.  That can also be accomplished in your retirement plan with reliable income sources.  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis explains how they work - from annuities, pensions and Social Security to fixed income.

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So This is the Year You’ve Resolved to Get a Financial Advisor – Now What?

Thousands of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions.  One of the most popular is finally hiring a financial advisor.  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis reminds us that a ‘holistic’ advisor looks at more than accumulating income.  They also deal with market risk, tax and estate planning and ...

What It Means to Be a ‘Kingdom’ Financial Advisor

In past Countdown to Retirement shows, Gregg MacInnis mentioned that he’s a ‘Kingdom Advisor.’  In today’s episode, he explains what the faith-based organization, how it aligns with the teachings of the Bible when it comes to faith and how it integrates with saving for and spending in retirement.  Gregg even says being tax efficient isn&...

What Does Holistic Retirement Planning Mean?

If you’re looking for a financial advisor who can design a well-rounded retirement plan, then consider one who offers holistic planning.  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis explains more about his approach, which encompasses income, tax and estate planning, as well as investment management and healthcare and long-term care planning.

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What is the ‘Bucket Strategy’ in Retirement?

One of the biggest challenges in retirement is figuring out how to spend your hard-earned savings.  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Greg MacInnis explains what’s called the ‘Bucket Strategy.’  He uses it with his own clients so they can have a tailored combination of safe money, growth money and the ever-important ‘fun’ mone...

Time is Running Out to Book Your End-of-Year Financial Review

Have you made an appointment for an end-of-year check of your retirement finances?  Time is running out!  On this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Greg MacInnis talks about the five things he likes to focus on during a review, including a check of 401(k)/IRA contributions, harvesting stock losses, RMD calculations, Roth conversions and charitable giving.

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When Should You Start Estate Planning?

Studies have shown that most Americans don’t have a will nor have taken the steps to protect the money they intend to leave for heirs.  If you don’t make an estate plan yourself, the state in which you live may make it for you – and you may not like it.  On this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis explains the importance of estate planning and what to...

Turn Your Portfolio Into a ‘Juicy’ Retirement Paycheck

Income drives retirement.  When you’re no longer drawing a paycheck from work, you miss it.  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis explains how he can help you create your own personal pension to take care of basic needs and use other financial accounts to promote withdrawals that also allow you to have a ‘playcheck.’...

Do You Need a ‘Bigger Retirement Boat?’

The 50th anniversary of the movie ‘Jaws’ brings memories of one of its famous lines, “We’re going to need a bigger boat.”  The same can be true in retirement planning.  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis talks about the symptoms that can lead to leakage in your retirement boat and the lifelines that can help repair th...

How Can You ‘Weatherproof’ Your Retirement Plan?

Hurricane season reminds us that if you don’t take precautions until there are warnings, it could be too late.  This same can be true in retirement planning.  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis talks about ways to ‘weatherproof’ your savings, including safeguarding income sources, reviewing risk tolerance and addressing ...

The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ – Part 2

We continue our conversation on President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis explains what has changed with charitable donations, auto loan interest deductions and covers the introduction of the new ‘Trump Accounts.’  Gregg also explains his view of tax planning for retirement &n...

How Does the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Affect Your Retirement?

Congress recently signed off on President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’  So what does that mean for your retirement?  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis tells us what hasn’t changed – including lower tax brackets and a higher standard deduction – and what is different.  He also discusses h...

Timing is Everything When It Comes to Claiming Social Security

There has been a surge of people claiming Social Security at the earliest age of 62.  Why?  They’re afraid the “government is going to run out of money.”  But in this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis debunks that perception and explains what careful timing your benefits means for your monthly check, your spouse’s ...

Signs You Might Want to Switch Your Financial Advisor

Is your financial advisor not returning your calls or doing maintenance on your portfolio?  Are they not providing your other needs like tax and estate planning?  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg MacInnis offers the reasons you might want to change advisors and why it’s okay to seek a second opinion about your retirement future.

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Are You Prepared for Longevity Risk in Retirement?

It’s a fact – people are living longer.  And many can underestimate how much money they’ll need to make their retirement last their entire lifespan.  In this episode of Countdown to Retirement, Gregg Macinnis talks about what’s in his longevity ‘toolbox,’ including guaranteed income, ‘safe’ money outside the market, tax plan...