Brian Decker - Owner and Founder - Decker Retirement Planning
112 episodes
3 weeks ago
In Episode 140 of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Arrin Wray reveal the critical distinction between accumulation and distribution strategies—and why using the same approach in both phases of life can be financially devastating in retirement.
They unpack:
Why traditional pie chart portfolios are not retirement plans
The danger of using the 4% rule without accounting for sequence of returns risk
How a distribution-first strategy helps ensure reliable income—even in volatile or flat markets
Why Decker Retirement Planning uses laddered principal-guaranteed accounts instead of bond funds
How momentum and dividend strategies provide growth potential in flat or declining markets
Real tax strategies to reduce future liabilities, enhance Roth conversion efficiency, and preserve more of your wealth
You’ll also learn how Decker’s math-based planning integrates real returns, tax minimization, and fee transparency to help you retire with clarity—not guesswork.
📞 Have questions about your own retirement income plan? Call 833-707-3030 or visit
👉 DeckerRetirementPlanning.com
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In Episode 140 of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Arrin Wray reveal the critical distinction between accumulation and distribution strategies—and why using the same approach in both phases of life can be financially devastating in retirement.
They unpack:
Why traditional pie chart portfolios are not retirement plans
The danger of using the 4% rule without accounting for sequence of returns risk
How a distribution-first strategy helps ensure reliable income—even in volatile or flat markets
Why Decker Retirement Planning uses laddered principal-guaranteed accounts instead of bond funds
How momentum and dividend strategies provide growth potential in flat or declining markets
Real tax strategies to reduce future liabilities, enhance Roth conversion efficiency, and preserve more of your wealth
You’ll also learn how Decker’s math-based planning integrates real returns, tax minimization, and fee transparency to help you retire with clarity—not guesswork.
📞 Have questions about your own retirement income plan? Call 833-707-3030 or visit
👉 DeckerRetirementPlanning.com
A Safer Alternative to the 4% Rule: Income for Retirement | Episode 129
Safer Retirement Radio
55 minutes 59 seconds
6 months ago
A Safer Alternative to the 4% Rule: Income for Retirement | Episode 129
In this episode of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Arrin Wray challenge one of the most commonly used retirement strategies: the 4% rule. They explain how flat or volatile markets can quickly derail portfolios relying on this outdated approach and introduce laddered principal-guaranteed accounts as a safer, more reliable alternative. The duo also unpacks the risks of dividend chasing and indexing in today’s market environment and highlights the need for a mathematically sound, risk-conscious income plan.
If you’re nearing retirement or recently retired, this episode is a must-listen to help protect your nest egg and find how to plan on consistent income, regardless of market swings.
🔗 Learn more at https://deckerretirementplanning.com/
📞 Call 833-707-3030 for your complimentary retirement assessment.
Safer Retirement Radio
In Episode 140 of Safer Retirement Radio, Brian Decker and Arrin Wray reveal the critical distinction between accumulation and distribution strategies—and why using the same approach in both phases of life can be financially devastating in retirement.
They unpack:
Why traditional pie chart portfolios are not retirement plans
The danger of using the 4% rule without accounting for sequence of returns risk
How a distribution-first strategy helps ensure reliable income—even in volatile or flat markets
Why Decker Retirement Planning uses laddered principal-guaranteed accounts instead of bond funds
How momentum and dividend strategies provide growth potential in flat or declining markets
Real tax strategies to reduce future liabilities, enhance Roth conversion efficiency, and preserve more of your wealth
You’ll also learn how Decker’s math-based planning integrates real returns, tax minimization, and fee transparency to help you retire with clarity—not guesswork.
📞 Have questions about your own retirement income plan? Call 833-707-3030 or visit
👉 DeckerRetirementPlanning.com