Countdown to Retirement with Gregg MacInnis

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Gregg MacInnis, Owner and President of Gmac Family Financial, joins you on Countdown to Retirement to offer up innovative financial strategies, solutions, security, and overall financial health. Listen as Gregg talks about his passion to serve his community and break down financial planning for your retirement.

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August 11, 20269 min

Watch Out for These Mistakes Leading Up to Retirement

Watch Out for These Mistakes Leading Up to Retirement The five years before retirement are critical. It should be the homestretch, yet many arrive there without a plan or try to handle everything on their own. On this episode of Countdown to Retirement , Gregg MacInnis runs down the five most common mistakes that can create tax surprises, income gaps and unnecessary risk. For more information on GMac Family Financial, or to schedule a consultation with Gregg MacInnis call, 972-475-2461 or visit gmacfamilyfinancial.com. https://gmacfamilyfinancial.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 21, 20267 min

Set the Right Pace in Your First Year of Retirement

Set the Right Pace in Your First Year of Retirement Marathon runners know the start of the race matters. Go out too fast and you burn out. Fall too far behind and you're playing catch-up. It’s the same with retirement. On this episode of Countdown to Retirement , Gregg MacInnis explains how a coordinated income plan, a clear withdrawal strategy and a well-funded emergency reserve can help set the tone for a successful first year of retirement. For more information on GMac Family Financial, or to schedule a consultation with Gregg MacInnis call, 972-475-2461 or visit gmacfamilyfinancial.com. https://gmacfamilyfinancial.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 7, 20268 min

Do You Have the Right Income Mix for Retirement?

Do You Have the Right Income Mix for Retirement? When you retire, income can come from a variety of sources: Social Security, pensions, investments, annuities and even life insurance. But how do you put those pieces together in a way that can support a retirement lasting 30 or 40 years? On this episode of Countdown to Retirement , Gregg MacInnis explains how a coordinated income plan can help protect against obstacles like market volatility and tax risk. For more information on GMac Family Financial, or to schedule a consultation with Gregg MacInnis call, 972-475-2461 or visit gmacfamilyfinancial.com. https://gmacfamilyfinancial.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 23, 20268 min

How Planning Can Help Restore Retirement Confidence

How Planning Can Help Restore Retirement Confidence Sometimes retirement looks great—until it's time to make the transition. That's when anxiety can creep in. The paycheck stops, expenses can be higher than expected and income gaps begin to appear. In this episode of Countdown to Retirement , Gregg MacInnis explains how a flexible retirement plan can adapt to life's changes, freeing people to focus on the fun part of retirement. For more information on GMac Family Financial, or to schedule a consultation with Gregg MacInnis call, 972-475-2461 or visit gmacfamilyfinancial.com. https://gmacfamilyfinancial.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 9, 202611 min

Unleash the Power of Indexing

Unleash the Power of Indexing There’s more to the stock market than staying invested or moving to cash. You can track the S&P 500 without buying individual stocks. In this episode of Countdown to Retirement , Gregg MacInnis introduces us to indexing—strategies that aim to capture market gains while helping protect against losses. For more information on GMac Family Financial, or to schedule a consultation with Gregg MacInnis call, 972-475-2461 or visit gmacfamilyfinancial.com. https://gmacfamilyfinancial.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 20268 min

Is There Another Way to Plan for Long-Term Care?

Is There Another Way to Plan for Long-Term Care? About 70% of Americans turning 65 will need some form of long-term care. But as traditional LTC insurance becomes harder to find, many are looking for alternatives. On this episode of Countdown to Retirement , Gregg MacInnis explains how hybrid life policies with LTC options can help eliminate that ‘use it or lose it’ dilemma. For more information on GMac Family Financial, or to schedule a consultation with Gregg MacInnis call, 972-475-2461 or visit gmacfamilyfinancial.com. https://gmacfamilyfinancial.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 20267 min

Ready to Play the ‘Retirement Prediction Board?’

Ready to Play the ‘Retirement Prediction Board?’ Major League Baseball is entering the world of prediction markets—where everything hinges on assumptions and odds. Retirement planning can be just as risky. In this episode of Countdown to Retirement , Gregg MacInnis explains why betting on timing, inflation, markets, and taxes without a written plan can backfire. For more information on GMac Family Financial, or to schedule a consultation with Gregg MacInnis call, 972-475-2461 or visit gmacfamilyfinancial.com. https://gmacfamilyfinancial.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 21, 20269 min

Watch Out for the ‘Myths’ of Retirement

Watch Out for the ‘Myths’ of Retirement For years, space aliens were dismissed as a myth—until recent evidence raised questions. But in retirement planning, plenty of myths still linger. On this episode of Countdown to Retirement , Gregg MacInnis clears up common misconceptions about Social Security, working longer, and spending—and explains why putting it all into a written plan matters. For more information on GMac Family Financial, or to schedule a consultation with Gregg MacInnis call, 972-475-2461 or visit gmacfamilyfinancial.com. https://gmacfamilyfinancial.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 7, 20268 min

Too Much Income in Retirement Can Cost You

Too Much Income in Retirement Can Cost You Taxes don’t stop in retirement. Income thresholds can trigger taxes on Social Security, higher Medicare premiums and lost deductions. On this episode of Countdown to Retirement , Gregg MacInnis explains how strategies like Roth conversions can help coordinate income and withdrawals—so there are no surprises down the road. For more information on GMac Family Financial, or to schedule a consultation with Gregg MacInnis call, 972-475-2461 or visit gmacfamilyfinancial.com. https://gmacfamilyfinancial.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 24, 20267 min

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

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 those issues early - before they turn into costly tax problems down the road. For more information on GMac Family Financial, or to schedule a consultation with Gregg MacInnis call, 972-475-2461 or visit gmacfamilyfinancial.com. https://gmacfamilyfinancial.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.