Episode
Would You Trade $600 a Month to Protect Your Spouse?
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- Phil's Tax Hacks
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- Jan 15, 2026
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- 909
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Want to learn more about financial planning? Please subscribe to our channel and you won't miss a video ➟ https://bit.ly/33RO6mV Book an appointment with Phil to get your customized planning process started ➟ https://www.afswealthmgt.com/schedule-appointment One of the biggest retirement decisions people make has nothing to do with the stock market, it’s buried inside their pension paperwork. In this episode, Phil walks through a common but high-stakes choice: trading monthly income for lifelong protection for a spouse. When you see the options clearly, the right decision usually becomes much easier to live with. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 💍 Spousal Protection: Choosing income that lasts beyond one lifetime ⏳ Longevity Risk: Planning for the unknown timeline 📊 Big-Picture Fit: How this choice affects the rest of your plan ⚖️ Income vs. Peace of Mind: Weighing certainty against higher payouts 🧠 Informed Decisions: Understanding consequences before locking in For more, visit us online: http://philstaxhacks.com Watch the video podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3WdDG96 Get your copy of The Tax-Smart Retiree: https://www.thetaxsmartretireebook.com/welcome