Tag: Retirement Income
The Power of Premium Financing With Darren Sugiyama (Ep. 7)

The Power of Premium Financing With Darren Sugiyama (Ep. 7)

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Many affluent professionals and business owners need to catch up to the traditional wealth threshold for certain strategic tools. 

One such tool, premium-financed life insurance, remains underutilized and often misunderstood.

In this episode, Ken New speaks with the Founder of Lionsmark Capital Darren Sugiyama. Together, they delve into the intricacies of premium-financed life insurance and its role in retirement and estate planning. By drawing parallels with familiar concepts like mortgages, Darren breaks down how high-income earners can leverage life insurance to their advantage, even if they don’t meet the conventional wealth benchmarks. The discussion provides clarity on the benefits of the death benefit, the tax efficiencies to be gained, and the strategic incorporation of life insurance into one’s retirement plan so you can optimize your financial strategies using premium financing.

Darren Sugiyama discusses: 

  • Premium financing and its role in tax strategies
  • The significance of the death benefit in financial planning
  • Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and cash-value life insurance policies
  • Working with CPAs
  • And more

 

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About our Guest: 

Darren Sugiyama is the founder of several businesses starting with his employee benefits firm, Apex, which he started in 2003. 

In 2010, Darren and his wife Emilia launched Pacific Bay Insurance Group, garnering the Colonial Life Agency Of The Year Award in their second year. Expanding his business portfolio, he founded DaVinci, which played a substantial role in selling life insurance policies in Orange County.

In 2016, Darren established Lionsmark Capital, emerging as a prominent premium financing intermediary firm in the life insurance industry. Lionsmark offers distinctive lending options and proprietary 8-figure life insurance solutions to affluent clients across the nation.

Recognized as an 11-time internationally acclaimed author, motivational speaker, business coach, and mentor, Darren shares his unconventional business-building methods through live and virtual events and private coaching sessions.

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Adding International Adventure to Retirement Planning with Karen Bense (Ep.16)

Adding International Adventure to Retirement Planning with Karen Bense (Ep.16)

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Just because you are retired doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Many retirees want to include international travel in their retirement plans, from cruises to guided tours and more.

In this episode, Ken New speaks with Karen Bense, owner of Air Land and Sea Travel, on how retirees can include adventurous travels in their retirement plans. They explore popular destinations for retirees traveling alone or with friends and family and how retirees can stay safe while traveling.

Karen discusses: 

  • Why retirees look to include travel in their retirement plans
  • How the pandemic caused an increase in family travel plans
  • The current trends in travel, comparing places and types of travel
  • The importance of creating an itinerary when traveling based on the client’s wants and needs
  • And more

 

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About our Guest:

Owner of Air Land and Sea Travel Inc. Has an extensive background in the travel industry. A native of Connecticut, she began her travels as a flight attendant. Her interest in travel continued even after her career as a flight attendant ended.

Karen became a travel consultant when her daughter started school and for the past 23 years has been involved assisting customers with their travel plans. For the last 18 years she has owned Air Land & Sea Travel Agency, Inc.. Along the way she has endeared many clients and forged lifelong friendships with her clients. Her passion is creating a memorable travel experience for all who call, email or walk into the office.

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Creating Secure Retirement Income Through Portfolio Diversification (Ep. 15)

Creating Secure Retirement Income Through Portfolio Diversification (Ep. 15)

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As you enter retirement, your investments become the source of your income. But how can you ensure that your assets will sustain you throughout your retirement?

Join Ken New as he unveils the power of portfolio diversification. In this episode you will gain a profound understanding of why diversity is a crucial element in protecting and maximizing your retirement income. With Ken’s insights and practical strategies at your disposal, learn how to fortify your financial future and ensure a steady cash flow long after your traditional paychecks cease.

Ken discusses: 

  • What is portfolio diversification from a financial perspective
  • How diversification contributes to the wealth preservation of retirees
  • The role of financial advisors in building a diverse portfolio
  • The shifting landscape of real estate investments in retirement
  • And more

 

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The Four Fundamental Themes of Retirement (Ep. 7)

The Four Fundamental Themes of Retirement (Ep. 7)

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How would you envision your retirement?

Would you like to travel the world, pursue your hobbies, or aim to leave an inheritance? What do you want your legacy to be?

In this episode, Ken New delves into the topic of retirement planning and highlights the similarities and differences between planning for an average-income household versus high-net-worth individuals. He explores the essential factors that apply to all retirement plans and the role of real estate assets in retirement planning.

During the episode, Ken covers the following topics:

  • The four fundamental themes of retirement planning and their significance
  • The impact of changes in life expectancy on retirement income planning
  • Why real estate may not always be the optimal asset to include in retirement plans
  • The calculation of taxes for real estate during retirement
  • And much more

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Unlock the Power of Tax Planning with Ken New (Ep. 6)

Unlock the Power of Tax Planning with Ken New (Ep. 6)

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Unleash the Power of Tax Planning: Ken New Takes on the Biggest Challenge for Retirees! 

Ken New is on a mission to help retirees protect their hard-earned savings from the jaws of taxes. Join him as he explores the world of tax planning and demystifies the often confusing terms associated with it. Ken will also showcase real-life examples of how the strategic use of different retirement accounts can shield your retirement income from required minimum distributions. Discover how these tax-saving strategies differ from conventional methods of growing your assets.

In this episode: 

  • Unlock the secrets of tax planning: Master the most common terms with ease!
  • Give to charity, keep more for yourself: Discover how charitable giving can save you big on taxes!
  • The Roth conversion loophole: Learn how to shield your IRA assets and secure your retirement!
  • Fight inflation with confidence: Find out how to ensure you have enough retirement income for daily living!
  • And so much more: Get the inside scoop on all the tax planning tricks you need to know!

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Maximizing Retirement Income: The Endowment Strategy Explained (Ep. 4)

Maximizing Retirement Income: The Endowment Strategy Explained (Ep. 4)

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After retirement, your investments become your primary source of income. What strategies can you use to protect your retirement income without a steady paycheck?

In this episode, Ken New focuses on the endowment strategy as a way to safeguard retirement investments from taxes or market fluctuations. He offers insights on how to streamline retirement accounts and provide alternative investment options that can help weather losses. 

Tune in for practical tips on protecting your retirement income.

Ken discusses: 

  • Strategies for minimizing taxation by dividing retirement savings rather than transferring them all at once
  • The impact of a market loss on recovery efforts and how to prepare for it
  • The role of real estate investments in mitigating taxation
  • The shift away from traditional stocks and the reasons behind it
  • And more!

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