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Is Your Retirement Income Plan Missing a Key Piece?

Empower Your Retirement··12 September 2026·13 min

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Could a reliable income stream be the missing piece in your retirement plan? In this episode, Frank Guida and Frankie Guida discuss the role of income planning in retirement and why some retirees value predictable income sources. They explore how pensions and annuities fit into a retirement strategy, considerations around Social Security claiming decisions, and ways to evaluate investment risk, taxes, and income needs. The conversation also highlights a real-world planning scenario that shows how different retirement timelines can impact long-term retirement income. .   Schedule a complimentary appointment: A Better Way Financial   Learn more about Frank and Frankie's book here!   Buy Frank's book! Amazon Best Seller, “The Book on Retirement: A Better Way to Stretch Your Retirement Dollars While Living the Lifestyle of Your Dreams.”   Buy Frankie's book! Amazon Best Seller, ""A Better Way to Retire: How a Fiduciary Retirement Planner Can Be the Key to Financial Success"   CLICK HERE to register for one of our upcoming Tax-Smart Retirement Planning Dinner Workshops.   Follow us on social media: Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.