Take Point on Retirement

Hosted by Erick Arnett

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At Take Point Wealth Management, our mission is to simplify investing and give thoughtful, intelligent advice to people who want added financial peace. We do this by always striving to deliver the best possible investment counsel and the most exceptional personal service. Visit www.TakePointWealth.com to learn more.

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October 27, 2026Episode 2887 min

Podcast Extra: AARP on Social Security’s COLA and the Road Ahead

A bigger Social Security check doesn’t necessarily mean more breathing room in your budget. In this podcast extra, Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure talks with Bill Sweeney, AARP’s senior vice president of government affairs, about the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment and the financial pressures facing retirees. They discuss why the annual increase may fall short of what many older Americans need, how Medicare premiums can affect that increase, and why Congress faces growing urgency to address Social Security’s long-term funding challenges. Sweeney also shares practical resources to help you review your earnings history, explore benefit estimates, and make more informed claiming decisions. --- 📻 Listen LIVE every Saturday at 7:30 AM ET and Sunday at 8:30 AM ET on News + Talk 99.9 WXJB: https://www.wxjbfm.com/ 🌐 Visit our website: https://takepointwealth.com/ 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://takepointwealth.podbean.com/ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakePointOnRetirement --- 📞Connect with Erick Arnett: Phone (Tampa Bay) --- (352) 707-2889 Phone (Nationwide Clients) --- (888) 991-1287 Email --- Erick@takepointwealth.com Website --- https://takepointwealth.com/ LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-jon-arnett-4b3bbb7 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more content on retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management --- Erick and his team are experienced independent investment and tax advisors who have been helping individuals, families, and business owners for over 20 years. They work to help clients pursue their financial goals and work toward financial freedom. Erick is most proud of his military service and the values, ethics, and principles he learned as a soldier serving his country. He chose the name Take Point Wealth Management to honor fallen comrades and the soldiers and leaders still serving today. Erick feels a sense of duty to help protect those around him. He and his team believe in helping clients pursue financial freedom by taking point and leading retirees into retirement. Erick has an extensive background in retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, portfolio management, tax planning, asset allocation, trust management, and wealth strategies.

October 24, 2026Episode 28957 min

The Legacy Blueprint - Life Insurance, Protecting Your Family & Building a Legacy That Lasts

This week, Financial Advisor Erick Arnett explains the power of protection, the importance of going beyond the inheritance, and making sure you leave nothing to chance. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a 5-star rating and review - it helps more people find the show! Don’t miss this episode if you’re looking to further secure your financial future. Make sure to subscribe to Take Point on Retirement for more episodes and leave us a review! Have questions about retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management? Connect with Erick and Jim and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. --- 📻 Listen LIVE every Saturday at 7:30 AM ET and Sunday at 8:30 AM ET on News + Talk 99.9 WXJB: https://www.wxjbfm.com/ 🌐 Visit our website: https://takepointwealth.com/ 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://takepointwealth.podbean.com/ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakePointOnRetirement --- 📞Connect with Erick Arnett: Phone (Tampa Bay) --- (352) 707-2889 Phone (Nationwide Clients) --- (888) 991-1287 Email --- Erick@takepointwealth.com Website --- https://takepointwealth.com/ LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-jon-arnett-4b3bbb7 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more content on retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management --- Erick and his team are experienced independent investment and tax advisors who have been helping individuals, families, and business owners for over 20 years. They work to help clients pursue their financial goals and work toward financial freedom. Erick is most proud of his military service and the values, ethics, and principles he learned as a soldier serving his country. He chose the name Take Point Wealth Management to honor fallen comrades and the soldiers and leaders still serving today. Erick feels a sense of duty to help protect those around him. He and his team believe in helping clients pursue financial freedom by taking point and leading retirees into retirement. Erick has an extensive background in retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, portfolio management, tax planning, asset allocation, trust management, and wealth strategies.

October 16, 2026Episode 28757 min

The Tax-Efficient Retiree - Smart Strategies to Protect Your Nest Egg, Master RMDs, and Maximize Your Wealth

This week, Financial Advisor Erick Arnett discusses the tax trap in retirement, plus, how to properly navigate required minimum distributions, and the keys to building your personal multi-year tax roadmap for true financial peace of mind. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a 5-star rating and review - it helps more people find the show! Don’t miss this episode if you’re looking to further secure your financial future. Make sure to subscribe to Take Point on Retirement for more episodes and leave us a review! Have questions about retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management? Connect with Erick and Jim and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. --- 📻 Listen LIVE every Saturday at 7:30 AM ET and Sunday at 8:30 AM ET on News + Talk 99.9 WXJB: https://www.wxjbfm.com/ 🌐 Visit our website: https://takepointwealth.com/ 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://takepointwealth.podbean.com/ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakePointOnRetirement --- 📞Connect with Erick Arnett: Phone (Tampa Bay) --- (352) 707-2889 Phone (Nationwide Clients) --- (888) 991-1287 Email --- Erick@takepointwealth.com Website --- https://takepointwealth.com/ LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-jon-arnett-4b3bbb7 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more content on retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management --- Erick and his team are experienced independent investment and tax advisors who have been helping individuals, families, and business owners for over 20 years. They work to help clients pursue their financial goals and work toward financial freedom. Erick is most proud of his military service and the values, ethics, and principles he learned as a soldier serving his country. He chose the name Take Point Wealth Management to honor fallen comrades and the soldiers and leaders still serving today. Erick feels a sense of duty to help protect those around him. He and his team believe in helping clients pursue financial freedom by taking point and leading retirees into retirement. Erick has an extensive background in retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, portfolio management, tax planning, asset allocation, trust management, and wealth strategies.

October 14, 2026Episode 2862 min

Podcast Extra: Avoiding the October Scaries

This Halloween-themed financial vignette explores the financial fears many Americans face, from market volatility and inflation to unexpected expenses and retirement uncertainty. Featuring insights from interviews with financial industry leaders, this month's vignette offers a message of optimism and emphasizes how proactive retirement planning can help turn financial uncertainty into confidence. --- 📻 Listen LIVE every Saturday at 7:30 AM ET and Sunday at 8:30 AM ET on News + Talk 99.9 WXJB: https://www.wxjbfm.com/ 🌐 Visit our website: https://takepointwealth.com/ 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://takepointwealth.podbean.com/ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakePointOnRetirement --- 📞Connect with Erick Arnett: Phone (Tampa Bay) --- (352) 707-2889 Phone (Nationwide Clients) --- (888) 991-1287 Email --- Erick@takepointwealth.com Website --- https://takepointwealth.com/ LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-jon-arnett-4b3bbb7 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more content on retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management --- Erick and his team are experienced independent investment and tax advisors who have been helping individuals, families, and business owners for over 20 years. They work to help clients pursue their financial goals and work toward financial freedom. Erick is most proud of his military service and the values, ethics, and principles he learned as a soldier serving his country. He chose the name Take Point Wealth Management to honor fallen comrades and the soldiers and leaders still serving today. Erick feels a sense of duty to help protect those around him. He and his team believe in helping clients pursue financial freedom by taking point and leading retirees into retirement. Erick has an extensive background in retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, portfolio management, tax planning, asset allocation, trust management, and wealth strategies.

October 6, 2026Episode 2856 min

Podcast Extra with Jean Chatzky: Turning Retirement Savings into a Forever Paycheck

You’ve spent decades saving for retirement—but how do you turn that money into income you can confidently spend? Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure talks with bestselling author and AARP personal finance columnist Jean Chatzky about her new book, The Forever Paycheck. They explore why retirees often struggle to spend their savings, ways to build or buy a retirement paycheck, and how a dependable income plan can help you enjoy the money you’ve worked so hard to save. --- 📻 Listen LIVE every Saturday at 7:30 AM ET and Sunday at 8:30 AM ET on News + Talk 99.9 WXJB: https://www.wxjbfm.com/ 🌐 Visit our website: https://takepointwealth.com/ 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://takepointwealth.podbean.com/ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakePointOnRetirement --- 📞Connect with Erick Arnett: Phone (Tampa Bay) --- (352) 707-2889 Phone (Nationwide Clients) --- (888) 991-1287 Email --- Erick@takepointwealth.com Website --- https://takepointwealth.com/ LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-jon-arnett-4b3bbb7 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more content on retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management --- Erick and his team are experienced independent investment and tax advisors who have been helping individuals, families, and business owners for over 20 years. They work to help clients pursue their financial goals and work toward financial freedom. Erick is most proud of his military service and the values, ethics, and principles he learned as a soldier serving his country. He chose the name Take Point Wealth Management to honor fallen comrades and the soldiers and leaders still serving today. Erick feels a sense of duty to help protect those around him. He and his team believe in helping clients pursue financial freedom by taking point and leading retirees into retirement. Erick has an extensive background in retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, portfolio management, tax planning, asset allocation, trust management, and wealth strategies.

September 18, 2026Episode 28457 min

Retirement – Your Next Financial Chapter - Taxes, Income, Healthcare & the Decisions That Shape Your Retirement Future

Taxes, Income, Healthcare, and the decisions that shape your retirement future. This week, Lead Financial Advisor of Take Point Wealth Management Erick Arnett discusses how taxes can quietly erode your retirement income. Plus, your retirement paycheck, and preparing your retirement game-plan. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a 5-star rating and review - it helps more people find the show! Don’t miss this episode if you’re looking to further secure your financial future. Make sure to subscribe to Take Point on Retirement for more episodes and leave us a review! Have questions about retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management? Connect with Erick and Jim and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. --- 📻 Listen LIVE every Saturday at 7:30 AM ET and Sunday at 8:30 AM ET on News + Talk 99.9 WXJB: https://www.wxjbfm.com/ 🌐 Visit our website: https://takepointwealth.com/ 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://takepointwealth.podbean.com/ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakePointOnRetirement --- 📞Connect with Erick Arnett: Phone (Tampa Bay) --- (352) 707-2889 Phone (Nationwide Clients) --- (888) 991-1287 Email --- Erick@takepointwealth.com Website --- https://takepointwealth.com/ LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-jon-arnett-4b3bbb7 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more content on retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management --- Erick and his team are experienced independent investment and tax advisors who have been helping individuals, families, and business owners for over 20 years. They work to help clients pursue their financial goals and work toward financial freedom. Erick is most proud of his military service and the values, ethics, and principles he learned as a soldier serving his country. He chose the name Take Point Wealth Management to honor fallen comrades and the soldiers and leaders still serving today. Erick feels a sense of duty to help protect those around him. He and his team believe in helping clients pursue financial freedom by taking point and leading retirees into retirement. Erick has an extensive background in retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, portfolio management, tax planning, asset allocation, trust management, and wealth strategies.

September 17, 2026Episode 2832 min

Podcast Extra: Emergency Funds in Retirement

The fall season is upon us, and among the normal fall cleanup of a financial portfolio is an equally important but often overlooked part of retirement planning: building and maintaining an emergency fund in retirement. This month's vignette discusses how an emergency fund can help cover unexpected expenses without forcing someone to sell investments at an unfavorable time, and why having a clear cash-reserve strategy can provide both financial flexibility and peace of mind. --- 📻 Listen LIVE every Saturday at 7:30 AM ET and Sunday at 8:30 AM ET on News + Talk 99.9 WXJB: https://www.wxjbfm.com/ 🌐 Visit our website: https://takepointwealth.com/ 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://takepointwealth.podbean.com/ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakePointOnRetirement --- 📞Connect with Erick Arnett: Phone (Tampa Bay) --- (352) 707-2889 Phone (Nationwide Clients) --- (888) 991-1287 Email --- Erick@takepointwealth.com Website --- https://takepointwealth.com/ LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-jon-arnett-4b3bbb7 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more content on retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management --- Erick and his team are experienced independent investment and tax advisors who have been helping individuals, families, and business owners for over 20 years. They work to help clients pursue their financial goals and work toward financial freedom. Erick is most proud of his military service and the values, ethics, and principles he learned as a soldier serving his country. He chose the name Take Point Wealth Management to honor fallen comrades and the soldiers and leaders still serving today. Erick feels a sense of duty to help protect those around him. He and his team believe in helping clients pursue financial freedom by taking point and leading retirees into retirement. Erick has an extensive background in retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, portfolio management, tax planning, asset allocation, trust management, and wealth strategies.

August 28, 2026Episode 28257 min

Are You Really Ready to Retire? - The Money, Income and Market Risks That Can Make—or Break—Your Retirement

Is Your Portfolio Ready for a Market Shake-Up? This week, Financial Advisor Erick Arnett explains why working longer shouldn’t be your only retirement strategy, and answers the question of how much do you REALLY need to retire? Enjoying the podcast? Leave a 5-star rating and review - it helps more people find the show! Have questions about retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management? Connect with Erick and Jim and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. --- 📻 Listen LIVE every Saturday at 7:30 AM ET and Sunday at 8:30 AM ET on News + Talk 99.9 WXJB: https://www.wxjbfm.com/ 🌐 Visit our website: https://takepointwealth.com/ 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://takepointwealth.podbean.com/ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakePointOnRetirement --- 📞Connect with Erick Arnett: Phone (Tampa Bay) --- (352) 707-2889 Phone (Nationwide Clients) --- (888) 991-1287 Email --- Erick@takepointwealth.com Website --- https://takepointwealth.com/ LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-jon-arnett-4b3bbb7 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more content on retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management --- Erick and his team are experienced independent investment and tax advisors who have been helping individuals, families, and business owners for over 20 years. They work to help clients pursue their financial goals and work toward financial freedom. Erick is most proud of his military service and the values, ethics, and principles he learned as a soldier serving his country. He chose the name Take Point Wealth Management to honor fallen comrades and the soldiers and leaders still serving today. Erick feels a sense of duty to help protect those around him. He and his team believe in helping clients pursue financial freedom by taking point and leading retirees into retirement. Erick has an extensive background in retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, portfolio management, tax planning, asset allocation, trust management, and wealth strategies.

August 21, 2026Episode 28147 min

Social Security Is Too Valuable to Leave Unplanned - Claiming Strategies, Spousal Benefits & Survivor Income

Social Security can provide dependable income for life, but the amount retirees receive depends heavily on the decisions they make before filing…Claiming age, marital status, work history, taxes, and survivor needs can all affect how Social Security supports a household throughout retirement. This week, Financial Advisor Erick Arnett explores an essential question for retirees and pre-retirees: How can a thoughtful claiming strategy help you make the most of one of your most valuable retirement assets? Plus, Erick explains how Social Security is more than just a benefits check, plus, what is the best age to claim? Enjoying the podcast? Leave a 5-star rating and review - it helps more people find the show! Don’t miss this episode if you’re looking to further secure your financial future. Make sure to subscribe to Take Point on Retirement for more episodes and leave us a review! Have questions about retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management? Connect with Erick and Jim and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. --- 📻 Listen LIVE every Saturday at 7:30 AM ET and Sunday at 8:30 AM ET on News + Talk 99.9 WXJB: https://www.wxjbfm.com/ 🌐 Visit our website: https://takepointwealth.com/ 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://takepointwealth.podbean.com/ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakePointOnRetirement --- 📞Connect with Erick Arnett: Phone (Tampa Bay) --- (352) 707-2889 Phone (Nationwide Clients) --- (888) 991-1287 Email --- Erick@takepointwealth.com Website --- https://takepointwealth.com/ LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-jon-arnett-4b3bbb7 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more content on retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management --- Erick and his team are experienced independent investment and tax advisors who have been helping individuals, families, and business owners for over 20 years. They work to help clients pursue their financial goals and work toward financial freedom. Erick is most proud of his military service and the values, ethics, and principles he learned as a soldier serving his country. He chose the name Take Point Wealth Management to honor fallen comrades and the soldiers and leaders still serving today. Erick feels a sense of duty to help protect those around him. He and his team believe in helping clients pursue financial freedom by taking point and leading retirees into retirement. Erick has an extensive background in retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, portfolio management, tax planning, asset allocation, trust management, and wealth strategies.

August 14, 2026Episode 28057 min

Retirement Readiness Check - How to Make Sure Nothing Slips Through the Cracks Before and During Retirement

This week, Financial Advisor Erick Arnett breaks down a Retirement Readiness Check - how to make sure nothing slips through the cracks before and during retirement…Plus, Erick discusses the most important steps for people close to retirement, plus, social security COLA for 2027, and forgotten 401ks. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a 5-star rating and review - it helps more people find the show! Don’t miss this episode if you’re looking to further secure your financial future. Make sure to subscribe to Take Point on Retirement for more episodes and leave us a review! Have questions about retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management? Connect with Erick and Jim and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge. --- 📻 Listen LIVE every Saturday at 7:30 AM ET and Sunday at 8:30 AM ET on News + Talk 99.9 WXJB: https://www.wxjbfm.com/ 🌐 Visit our website: https://takepointwealth.com/ 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://takepointwealth.podbean.com/ 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakePointOnRetirement --- 📞Connect with Erick Arnett: Phone (Tampa Bay) --- (352) 707-2889 Phone (Nationwide Clients) --- (888) 991-1287 Email --- Erick@takepointwealth.com Website --- https://takepointwealth.com/ LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-jon-arnett-4b3bbb7 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more content on retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, and portfolio management --- Erick and his team are experienced independent investment and tax advisors who have been helping individuals, families, and business owners for over 20 years. They work to help clients pursue their financial goals and work toward financial freedom. Erick is most proud of his military service and the values, ethics, and principles he learned as a soldier serving his country. He chose the name Take Point Wealth Management to honor fallen comrades and the soldiers and leaders still serving today. Erick feels a sense of duty to help protect those around him. He and his team believe in helping clients pursue financial freedom by taking point and leading retirees into retirement. Erick has an extensive background in retirement planning, financial planning, 401(k) analysis, portfolio management, tax planning, asset allocation, trust management, and wealth strategies.

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