America's 401k Show with Coach Pete

Coach Pete D'Arruda

America's 401k Show is heard around the country each week as Coach Pete and the team bring on everything you need know about your retirement transition. Each week, the hosts and guests on the show reveal the latest developments in the financial world to keep you informed of changes that may affect you personally, while sharing some common sense strategies that will help you make the most out of your retirement savings. read less
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Create a Long-Term Financial Plan!
Mar 1 2024
Create a Long-Term Financial Plan!
In this episode of America's 401K Show, Coach Pete and the team discuss various topics related to retirement planning and financial management. They start with a casual conversation about Stanley Cups and college choices before diving into the concepts of risk and volatility. They emphasize the importance of thinking like a millionaire and having a long-term financial plan. The hosts also address the challenges of a broke mentality and the need for proper financial planning. They explain the difference between risk and volatility and highlight the significance of creating a comprehensive financial plan for retirement. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episodes

Create a Long-Term Financial Plan!
Mar 1 2024
Create a Long-Term Financial Plan!
In this episode of America's 401K Show, Coach Pete and the team discuss various topics related to retirement planning and financial management. They start with a casual conversation about Stanley Cups and college choices before diving into the concepts of risk and volatility. They emphasize the importance of thinking like a millionaire and having a long-term financial plan. The hosts also address the challenges of a broke mentality and the need for proper financial planning. They explain the difference between risk and volatility and highlight the significance of creating a comprehensive financial plan for retirement. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Looking Back to Move Forward into Retirement
Mar 1 2024
Looking Back to Move Forward into Retirement
In this episode of America's 401K Show, Coach Pete and the team discuss various financial topics, including inflation, interest rates, mortgage rates, retirement planning, and budgeting. They emphasize the importance of having a lifetime income plan for retirement and making sure that retirement is a better life than when working. The hosts also mention the concept of 'money dates' and the significance of open communication and planning with a partner. Overall, the episode provides insights and strategies for achieving a worry-free retirement. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to Protect Your Savings!
Mar 1 2024
How to Protect Your Savings!
In this episode, Coach Pete and the team discuss a proposed act called 'You Earned It, You Keep It' that aims to eliminate the federal tax on social security. However, it also proposes eliminating the cap on social security, which would result in a wealth tax. The conversation explores the impact of taxes on social security and the potential means testing of benefits. It also touches on the intersection of politics and finance, tax-saving strategies, investing in stocks, managing risk, diversification, and the importance of green money in retirement.  If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brokers Behaving Badly: Jesus Rodriguez
Mar 1 2024
Brokers Behaving Badly: Jesus Rodriguez
In this episode of America's 401K Show, Coach Pete discusses his upcoming book on retirement and the importance of making it accessible to readers. He also touches on the role of AI in writing books. The conversation then shifts to a segment on brokers behaving badly, highlighting the case of Jesus Rodriguez. The hosts also discuss the significance of including bucket list items in retirement planning. Lastly, they promote their other shows, Financial Pizza and Annuity Avenue, and offer a free retirement planning consultation to listeners. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beware the 'Secret Formulas' for Retirement!
Jun 21 2023
Beware the 'Secret Formulas' for Retirement!
Are you trying to time the Stock Market? You might as well try your luck at the roulette table. Do you have your savings protected? Coach Pete is in the studio, talking about the strategies you can use to secure your retirement savings. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Index Universal Life Insurance: is it right for you?
Jun 21 2023
Index Universal Life Insurance: is it right for you?
Have you ever been sold on a product based on 'projections' instead of guarantees? Coach Pete is in the studio, talking about how to avoid games and gimmicks when preparing for retirement. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Questions for Coach!
Jun 21 2023
Questions for Coach!
Have you wondered about how to build up your retirement savings vs. maintaining that portfolio? Coach Pete is in the studio, breaking down the consumer advocates, Steve and Thomas, attempts at stumping Coach! If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tax Strategies as you approach retirement!
Jun 21 2023
Tax Strategies as you approach retirement!
Do you need a hand planning out tax strategies as you approach retirement? Maybe it's time to go back to the fundamentals of retirement! Coach Pete is in the studio, talking about the strategies you can use to secure your retirement savings and going back in time to 1925, comparing yester-year to now. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listener questions: Should I maximize my 401k if it's in company stock?
Nov 23 2022
Listener questions: Should I maximize my 401k if it's in company stock?
What's the best way to save money and lower taxes? Want the answer? Chief Wealth Strategist, Parker Holland, is in the studio, answering your questions! If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market corrections aren't as bad as you think... if you have a plan!
Nov 23 2022
Market corrections aren't as bad as you think... if you have a plan!
With the stock market dramatically swinging, are you nervous about your savings? Chief Wealth Strategist, Parker Holland, is in the studio, analyze a case study showing how valuable a good financial planning team can be. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why you would benefit from a customized, retirement plan
Nov 23 2022
Why you would benefit from a customized, retirement plan
When you have a proper plan, you don't have to choose between growth and safety. Chief Wealth Strategist, Parker Holland, is in the studio, demystifying common notions about retirement planning and talking about how you can create the retirement you want. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Retirement Strategies for Economic Downturns
Nov 23 2022
Retirement Strategies for Economic Downturns
Do you need a crystal ball in order to protect your retirement savings? Chief Wealth Strategist, Parker Holland, is in the studio, breaking down how you can manage your retirement income when inflation is on the rise. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protection against price increases
Nov 9 2022
Protection against price increases
An article from Fortune magazine says, "The home price correction is spreading." Have you been feeling the price increases? Coach Pete is in the studio, discussing how to protect your retirement savings when it feels like prices everywhere are going up. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keeping up with the market
Nov 9 2022
Keeping up with the market
FAANG Stocks are getting their butts kicked this year; what can you do to make sure your savings are safe? Coach Pete is in the studio, analyzing the volatility of the stock market. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breaking down the Housing Market
Nov 9 2022
Breaking down the Housing Market
Interest rates are getting higher and higher and the housing market is greatly affected. Coach Pete is in the studio, breaking down the things you need to know about mortgages moving into retirement. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-11-05 401k SEG 4
Nov 9 2022
2022-11-05 401k SEG 4
An article from Fortune magazine says, "Sellers are calling a timeout." When interests are getting locked in, why get into something at a higher rate? Coach Pete is in the studio, discussing some no-nonsense tips on how to save and keep more of your money. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Creating a personal pension
Oct 19 2022
Creating a personal pension
There was a huge movement from companies being responsible for you retirement to the workers needing their own retirement accounts. Coach Pete is joined in the studio by Senior Wealth Strategist, Marty Hensley, offering strategies on how you can create the retirement you want! If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spin the Wheel: Answering your Questions!
Oct 19 2022
Spin the Wheel: Answering your Questions!
It's Coach's favorite part of the show: spinning the wheel and answering YOUR questions! Coach Pete is joined in the studio by Senior Wealth Strategist, Marty Hensley, covering everything from IRA rollovers to saving strategies. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mistakes You Need To Avoid In Retirement
Oct 19 2022
The Mistakes You Need To Avoid In Retirement
Have you vetted your financial products? If not, you could be paying way too much in fees! Coach Pete is joined in the studio by Senior Wealth Strategist, Marty Hensley, analyzing some of the common mistakes that people make in retirement planning. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Solid Financial Moves when You're Ready to Retire
Oct 19 2022
7 Solid Financial Moves when You're Ready to Retire
As you're in the mid-game and moving towards the endgame, do you know the best strategies to protect your savings? Coach Pete is joined in the studio by Senior Wealth Strategist, Marty Hensley, to go over a case study and talk about how to create secure retirement income. If you have questions about taxes in retirement, or if you want a second opinion on your retirement plan, contact Coach Pete and the team at Capital Financial at (888) 623-8858.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.