DIY Retirement? Don’t Miss the Hidden Gaps

Why Your Retirement Income Needs More Than a Formula

Could one-size-fits-all retirement formulas leave your income plan coming up short? Matt Deaton examines the 4% rule, longer life expectancies, and the challenge of turning savings into consistent retirement income. He also explores the “rule of thirds,” including guaranteed income, fixed-income investments, and equities, while explaining why the right allocation may look different for every household. It is a practical conversation about matching assets to income needs rather than relying on a rigid formula. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 480-680-6868 or visit www.successinthenewretirement.com [https://www.successinthenewretirement.com]! Follow us on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/acutewealthadvisors/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/acute-wealth-advisors] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Buying the Dip or Catching a Falling Market?

Buying the dip can look smart until the market keeps falling. Matt Deaton discusses emotional investing, market trends, inflation, interest rates, and the uncertainty surrounding midterm election cycles. He explains why disciplined portfolio management involves more than chasing headlines or popular investments and examines how changing economic conditions may affect retirees. The conversation also highlights the value of a late-summer financial review as tax planning and year-end decisions begin moving into focus. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 480-680-6868 or visit www.successinthenewretirement.com [https://www.successinthenewretirement.com]! Follow us on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/acutewealthadvisors/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/acute-wealth-advisors] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Retirement Mistake That Keeps People Up at Night

Could you already be ready to retire and not know it? Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton explain why a financial plan can reduce uncertainty and help people understand where they truly stand. They discuss income planning, Social Security, pensions, retirement timing, and creating a paycheck-like income stream after work ends. The conversation highlights how having a strategy can help replace guesswork with clarity as retirement approaches. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 480-680-6868 or visit www.successinthenewretirement.com [https://www.successinthenewretirement.com]! Follow us on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/acutewealthadvisors/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/acute-wealth-advisors] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

DIY Retirement? Don’t Miss the Hidden Gaps

What happens when DIY retirement planning misses the details that matter most? Damon Roberts & Matt Deaton discuss when self-directed investors may still need help with income planning, tax strategy, Roth conversions, and building a retirement plan around real lifestyle needs instead of a one-size-fits-all “magic number.” The conversation also explores fiduciary guidance, tax diversification, and why replacing your paycheck matters more than comparing your savings to someone else’s. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 480-680-6868 or visit www.successinthenewretirement.com [https://www.successinthenewretirement.com]! Follow us on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/acutewealthadvisors/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/acute-wealth-advisors] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market Highs, Retirement Risk, and the Plan You Need

A strong market can make retirement feel easier—until the next downturn tests the plan. Damon Roberts & Matt Deaton talk through buying the dip, rebalancing risk, and why retirees may need a strategy built for their stage of life rather than market headlines. They also discuss the stress of not having a written retirement plan, the value conversation around professional guidance, and how clarity can help retirees avoid emotional decisions when markets shift. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 480-680-6868 or visit www.successinthenewretirement.com [https://www.successinthenewretirement.com]! Follow us on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/acutewealthadvisors/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/acute-wealth-advisors] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.