The David Lukas Show

Today, record low-interest rates make it impossible to generate income from CDs and savings accounts.

Healthcare and medical expenses are going through the roof.

And the threat of higher taxes could destroy your retirement savings.

Learn 6 ways planning for retirement … has been turned on its head!

Don’t miss a special edition of The David Lukas Show

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We’re living longer than ever before.

That may sound like great news on the surface …

But living longer doesn’t come cheap … 

And those who are underprepared … could easily outlive their savings … Learn how you could make your savings last longer on The David Lukas Show

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For this next generation of retirees …

Taxes will likely play a bigger role in retirement … than any previous generation.

And if you don’t take proactive steps now to protect your nest egg ... 

You could lose a big chunk of your retirement savings to the IRS.

Find out what you can do now to reduce or eliminate these taxes on ...

Tune into The David Lukas Show.....

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Research shows that 96% of Americans claim their benefits at the wrong time

And it costs them an average of $111,000.

So how do you ensure you wring every nickel out of your benefits?

There are 7 critical questions you MUST answer BEFORE you file for social security … that could optimize your benefits. 

Don’t miss a special edition of The David Lukas Show

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Most Americans will be distracted by the pandemic and the Presidential election.
And they’ll pay little attention … to their money and investments.
But some people will use this time to take advantage of 7 year-end financial planning tips …
That could put a lot more money in their pocket … for retirement!
Learn what they are on The David Lukas Show.

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You only want to retire one time.

And since this is something you’ve never done before …

You need to be 100% certain you haven’t overlooked or underestimated anything.

Otherwise, you could be forced to go back to work …

Or end up clipping coupons for the rest of your life.

Get the ultimate 12-point retirement checklist on The David Lukas Show...

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Have you been a good saver?

According to a recent study featured in Barron’s …

“Even the most diligent savers … are at risk of NOT having enough money in retirement.”

And it’s due to the increasing costs for housing, healthcare, long-term care and more.

Learn 6 commonly overlooked expenses … that could blindside you in retirement

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Would you like to retire in the next 5 years?
You may not realize it …
But you could be a lot less prepared than you know.
And the financial consequences of not being prepared …
Don’t miss a 4-Step Action Plan that could help you make your dream … a reality happen

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When it comes to planning for retirement …

Many people still rely on conventional wisdom from decades ago.

Not only is this so-called wisdom outdated ...

But it won’t stand a chance against the challenges you’ll face in the coming years.

Learn what these 5 pieces of conventional wisdom are …

And what it takes to retire successfully today.

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The Presidential election is less than 60 days away.

And you have to be wondering …

How will this election …

Impact your money, your investments, and your retirement?

Get the strategies that could help “election-proof” your portfolio … no matter who becomes our next President.

Don’t miss a special edition of The David Lukas Show

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Recently “The Street” described this year as “the equivalent of a root canal.”


And we’re only halfway through it.


There are 4 daunting challenges for the second half of 20-20 …


That could have even more significant financial consequences for your nest egg.


Make sure you play your cards right!

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Opening an IRA or participating in a 401K is pretty straightforward.
You fill out some forms ...
Pick your investments ...
And make automatic contributions.
There’s nothing complicated about that, right?
Unfortunately, there’s a lot more to these retirement accounts ... than most people realize.
Learn 5 common mistakes with your IRA and 401K … that could derail your retirement. 

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The pandemic has made generating safe and dependable income in retirement …

More challenging than ever before.

Without a strategy to safely put your money to work …

It could be a recipe to run through your entire life savings …

Far too soon.

Learn 5 simple income strategies that could help you avoid from going broke in retirement.

Don’t miss The David Lukas Show!

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Every year millions of Americans overlook, or underestimate a major expense in retirement.

And by the time it hits them, it’s too late to do anything about it.

So, they’re forced to make a tough decision …

Severely cut back on their lifestyle, or start looking for a job … just so they make ends meet.

Learn 6 often overlooked expenses in retirement that could decimate your savings

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What if you forgot about the whole idea of retirement? 

What if you stopped thinking about it as some sort of finish line..
Or that it happened at a certain age or date?
Instead, what if you focused on becoming financially independent?
Learn 5 proven steps that could help you achieve financial independence.
Don't miss this week's Independence Day Special of The David Lukas Show
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If I asked you how much money you’ve saved for retirement ...

You’d probably know the answer off the top of your head, right?

 

But if I asked you how much you’ll pay in taxes on that money when you retire?

Most people can’t even come up with a ballpark figure.

 

And that’s downright dangerous.

 

Learn 6 tax strategies that could save you a bundle …

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You've worked hard and saved for retirement.

But that doesn't mean you're ready to retire!

Get the ultimate 10-point retirement planning checklist on The David Lukas Show.

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The steep losses on Wall Street is a painful reminder …

Investing in the stock market … comes with risk.

But if you're on the verge of retirement …

There are other risks … that threaten your financial security …

That nobody’s talking about.

Find out what these six overlooked risks are ...

On The David Lukas Financial show...

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In a new study featured by Marketwatch, 50% of Americans say they retired unexpectedly. If you were forced to retire today... Would you be ready? 

 
Learn 4 steps you need to take now that could help ensure you're prepared for retirement.
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When you’re retired …


There will be other stock market corrections and bear markets.
And when these things happen ...
You’re really going to appreciate that social security benefits check.

Because that money comes in every month, like clockwork.

But getting your due from social security … is no walk in the park.
Learn 6 critical mistakes with claiming your social security benefits …
That could cost you a fortune!

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This was the worst first quarter for the stock market in 124 years.
 
 So, if you're like most Americans. You don't even want to look at your IRA and 401(k) statements right now. 
 
It's understandable why you'd want to bury your head in the sand, but that's the worst thing you could do right now.
 
Don't miss the ultimate guide to managing your retirement accounts this week on the David Lukas show
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The Coronavirus has triggered a massive selloff on Wall Street. If you have money invested in the stock market and at or near retirement, this is a big concern. 

 
And it's even more concerning if you're recently retired, or nearing retirement. 
 
But this is not the time to panic. 
 
It's time to go back to the basics of having a rock-solid financial game plan. 
 
Don't miss this week's show. 
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The coronavirus has brought the stock market to its knees.

How will you react to the selloff on Wall Street?

One thing’s for sure ...

The decisions you make now could impact your retirement savings and investments …

For decades to come!

Learn 4 common sense investing tips that could help you weather the storm

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Stock market volatility is roaring back on Wall Street. 

But, you can't control the coronavirus.....
You can't control the price of oil....
And you can't control what will happen on Wall Street. 
 
But there is one thing you can control that could add up to a small fortune. 
Tune in to learn more...
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There are many moving parts in retirement including, taxes, risk, social security, Medicare, IRA's, 401k's, RMD's and more. In order to navigate retirement, there are 4 critical things you MUST do now if you want to retire in the next 5 years. Tune in today!

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Are you within 5 years of claiming your social security benefits?

This decision is not as simple as most people make it out to be.

It could trigger higher taxes and Medicare premiums

And cause you to forfeit thousands of dollars in spousal benefits.

Don’t miss a comprehensive guide to claiming social security

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There are 4 overlooked trouble-spots with your IRA and 401K that could cost you a small fortune in retirement. Learn what they are by tuning in to this week's episode of The David Lukas Show. Tune in, listen and learn.

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What do you think will be your biggest risk when you retire?

Most people think it’ll be the skyrocketing cost of health care, higher taxes, or social security going bust.

But it’s not any one of these issues!

The biggest threat facing you in retirement is “sequence of returns” risk.

And it could have a devastating impact on your nest egg.

Tune in and Learn how you could protect yourself

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How do they do it?

How do the uber-wealthy get away with paying fewer taxes than everyone else?

How do they consistently keep more money in their pocket ...

While you’re shelling out thousands of dollars to Uncle Sam … 

Year after year, after year?

Discover 4 tax strategies of the ultra-wealthy,  that could help you save thousands of dollars in retirement.

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The SECURE Act, which is now law, is being touted as a big “win” for retirees.

For some folks, it could be a financial windfal; but for others, it could totally disrupt your retirement plans!

The question is … how will it impact you?

Discover everything you need to know about the SECURE Act on this episode of The David Lukas Show!

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20-19 will be one for the record books for investors.

But there are many reasons why 20-20 …

Could be a whole new ballgame.

Many of the strategies that have worked for the past 10 years … no longer apply.

Discover 4 smart money moves for 20-20 that could help grow and protect your retirement savings. Tune in today to hear David talk about 2020.

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