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Professor Kotlikoff welcomes Kerry Pechter, a seasoned journalist and the pioneering founder and editor of Retirement Income Journal. Kerry's profound knowledge and keen insights into the global retirement industry have established him as a leading authority. His journalistic journey, which includes notable tenures at Vanguard and as an Annuity Market News senior editor, has uniquely positioned him to dissect and predict trends in retirement planning.

During this eye-opening discussion, Kerry lends his expertise on a variety of topics that are critical for anyone thinking about their financial future.

Topics:

• The Impact of Elections on Retirement Planning
• Personal Responsibility in Retirement Readiness
• The Complex World of Annuities
• The Ethical Obligations of Financial Advisors

Time Stamps:

• 00:00 Favorable experience attending small liberal arts school.
• 08:34 Leveraging opportunities for career success and retirement.
• 14:41 Lack of data on couples’ savings for retirement.
• 19:51 Various types of annuities and salespeople explained.
• 27:58 Contentious argument with dol threatens livelihood, forces change.
• 32:08 Client questions insurance agent's honesty and obligations.
• 34:59 Financial advisor selling opaque investment products, lacking transparency.
• 45:40 Nicholas Barr on retirement systems and challenges.
• 48:01 Propose new fully funded, Wall Street-free system.
• 53:18 Plan ahead, save, and understand finances.

The conversation provides invaluable counsel for listeners seeking to navigate the often complex realm of retirement planning. Pechter's global perspective and Kotlikoff's economic expertise combine to offer a masterclass on the subject, making this an episode not to be missed.

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Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.

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