Take Point on Retirement

Take Point on Retirement

By: Erick Arnett

Language: en

Categories: Business, Investing

At Take Point Wealth Management, our mission is to simplify investing and give thoughtful, intelligent advice to people who want added financial peace. We do this by always striving to deliver the best possible investment counsel and the most exceptional personal service. Visit www.TakePointWealth.com to learn more.

Episodes

The Next Chapter: A Christmas Guide to Retirement
Jan 08, 2026

Duration: 00:56:58
The Top 5 Financial Stages of Life
Jan 08, 2026

Duration: 00:57:15
Key Habits of Upper-Class Retirees
Nov 24, 2025

Duration: 00:57:21
The Longevity Challenge
Nov 21, 2025

Duration: 00:57:21
Steps to Help Your Retirement Savings
Nov 10, 2025

Duration: 00:57:14
Volatility
Nov 03, 2025

Duration: 00:57:14
Estate & Legacy Planning
Oct 27, 2025

Duration: 00:57:07
Creating a Lasting Legacy
Oct 20, 2025

Duration: 00:57:14
Creating a Lasting Legacy
Sep 29, 2025

Duration: 00:57:14
Estate and Legacy Planning
Sep 04, 2025

Duration: 00:57:18
Estate and Legacy Planning
Sep 01, 2025

Duration: 00:57:18
5 Strategic Steps to Help Elevate Your Retirement Savings
Aug 29, 2025

Duration: 00:57:14
The Longevity Challenge
Aug 18, 2025

Duration: 00:57:21
Preserving & Optimizing Your 401K
Aug 15, 2025

Duration: 00:57:18
The Longevity Challenge
Jul 28, 2025

Duration: 00:57:21
The Longevity Challenge
Jul 21, 2025

Duration: 00:57:21
5 Strategic Steps to Help Elevate Your Retirement Savings
Jul 14, 2025

Duration: 00:57:14
5 Strategic Steps to Help Elevate Your Retirement Savings
Jul 07, 2025

Duration: 00:57:14
Retirement Income Blueprint
Jun 30, 2025

Duration: 00:57:14
Taxes in Retirement
Jun 23, 2025

Duration: 00:57:14
Retirement Income Blueprint
Jun 16, 2025

Duration: 00:57:14
Creating a Lasting Legacy
Jun 09, 2025

Duration: 00:57:14
Retirement Income Blueprint
Jun 02, 2025

Duration: 00:57:14
Stagflation
May 29, 2025

Duration: 00:57:24
Taxes in Retirement
May 29, 2025

Duration: 00:57:22
Retirement Income Blueprint
May 12, 2025

Duration: 00:57:24
Prepare for a Possible Recession
May 05, 2025

Duration: 00:57:23
Top 5 Ways to Stay Active in Retirement
Apr 28, 2025

Duration: 00:57:21
The Five Financial Stages
Apr 21, 2025

Duration: 00:57:21
Prepare for a Possible Recession
Apr 14, 2025

Duration: 00:57:21
Taxes in Retirement
Apr 11, 2025

Duration: 00:57:21
Creating a Lasting Legacy
Apr 11, 2025

Duration: 00:57:23
Tackling the Twin Threats
Mar 17, 2025

Duration: 00:57:22
The Five Financial Stages
Mar 10, 2025

Duration: 00:57:21
Taxes in Retirement
Mar 03, 2025

Duration: 00:57:20
Tackling the Twin Threats
Feb 17, 2025

Duration: 00:57:23
The Rising Trend of Early Retirements
Jan 24, 2025

Duration: 00:57:21
The Ultimate Retirement Income Plan
Jan 20, 2025

Duration: 00:57:22
The Rising Trend of Early Retirements
Jan 13, 2025

Duration: 00:57:21
The Five Financial Stages
Jan 06, 2025

Duration: 00:57:23
Creating a Lasting Legacy
Dec 13, 2024

Duration: 00:57:22
Retirement Unknowns
Dec 09, 2024

Duration: 00:57:22
Retirement Planning Mind Shift
Dec 05, 2024

Duration: 00:58:06
Four Retirement Unknowns
Nov 25, 2024

Duration: 00:57:22
Creating A Lasting Legacy
Nov 18, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
The Ultimate Retirement Income Plan
Nov 11, 2024

Duration: 00:57:22
Being Prepared for Retirement
Nov 04, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
The 5 Financial Stages
Oct 07, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
Preserving & Optimizing Your 401K
Sep 30, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
The Ultimate Retirement Income Plan
Sep 23, 2024

Duration: 00:57:22
The Five Financial Stages
Sep 13, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
401K & Estate Planning
Sep 09, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
Creating A Lasting Legacy
Sep 02, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
The Ultimate Retirement Income Plan
Aug 26, 2024

Duration: 00:57:22
Planning for Large IRA's
Aug 15, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
Summary Retirement Planning Crisis
Aug 05, 2024

Duration: 00:58:06
401K & Estate Planning
Aug 05, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
Financial Stages of Retirement
Jul 22, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
Decisions 2024
Jul 17, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
Creating A Lasting Legacy
Jul 17, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
10 Ways to Reduce Taxes in Retirement
Jun 03, 2024

Duration: 00:57:23
The Five Financial Stages of Life
May 20, 2024

Duration: 00:57:22
Don’t Worry, Retire Happy: How to Plan for a Successful Retirement
May 11, 2024

Erick and Jacob are back this week for an all-new episode to help you prepare for a successful retirement. Listen-in to this installment as the father-son advisory duo discusses how you can minimize the effect taxes will have on your future retirement.      

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Duration: 00:57:30
Updated Online Budgeting Trends - Interview with Robin Growley
Apr 23, 2024

In this bonus interview from Retirement.Radio's Matt McClure, we talk with Robin Growley - Head of Consumer Deposits at Bank of America. The two discuss some new online budgeting trends Robin has been tracking and offer advice on how listeners can navigate them.

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Duration: 00:05:51
The Biggest Retirement Mistakes You Want to Avoid
Apr 19, 2024

Erick Arnett highlights some of the biggest retirement mistakes and bad financial decisions he sees when helping people prepare for their financial future.     

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Duration: 00:57:30
Important Social Security Decisions for Married Couples
Mar 27, 2024

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Duration: 00:01:36
Many Americans are Unprepared for Retirement – Are You?
Mar 22, 2024

On this week's installment, Erick and Jacob discuss some alarming statistics about retirement preparedness in the United States, and explain how they can build you a plan to cover all your financial, healthcare and estate planning needs for your golden years.    

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Duration: 00:57:35
Healthcare for Heroes: Options & Benefits for Veterans
Mar 07, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs is announcing that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care on March 5, 2024.

This means that Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, herbicides, chemicals, nuclear weapons, or other toxins while serving in the military – at home or abroad – will be able to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits.

Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure speaks with Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Undersecretary for Health at the VA, to fin...

Duration: 00:06:17
Ten Steps You Can Take to Retire in Ten Years or Less
Mar 01, 2024

Erick and Jacob walk listeners through the ten essential steps you should take as you prepare for retirement. If you want to retire in the next ten years, it’s important that you meet with licensed professionals who can help you protect and grow your hard-earned retirement savings.  

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Schedule your complimentary consultation at TakePointWealth.com 

Duration: 00:57:30
How to Minimize Taxes & Fees in Your Retirement Accounts
Feb 17, 2024

Erick explains how he helps people see their “results in advance” when planning for their retirement. Plus, he highlights the importance of eliminating silent killers like taxes, fees and target date funds from your overall retirement plan. 

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Duration: 00:57:30
Avoid These Mistakes with Your 401(k)
Feb 02, 2024

On this week’s show, Erick explains how a bond replacement can delete fees and eliminate risk for a sizable portion of your portfolio. Plus, millions of Americans are making mistakes with their 401(k) accounts. We point out those landmines so you don’t make any missteps when it comes to planning for retirement. 

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Got questions about taxes or your retirement? Call Take Point Wealth Management today at (352) 616-0511

Duration: 00:57:30
Taxes in Retirement: How to Optimize Your Golden Years
Jan 12, 2024

On this week’s show, Erick is joined by his son and partner, Jacob Arnett. Together, the guys discuss taxes in retirement while sharing strategies for dealing with the IRS and generating tax-free income. 

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Got questions about your money, taxes or estate planning? Call Take Point Wealth Management today at (352) 616-0511

Duration: 00:57:30
Planning Ahead to Protect Your Financial Retirement Future
Dec 22, 2023

 On this week’s show, we share the quote of the week before talking about the importance of having a tailor-made plan for your retirement. What are the important steps you must take to protect your future cashflow? Tune-in to find out, and feel free to contact Erick with your questions!

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Duration: 00:57:51
Sports and Apparel Companies are Facing a Rough Holiday Season
Dec 21, 2023

The holiday shopping season is typically a time of big sales numbers for retailers, but one industry seeing a big decline as of late is the sporting goods and apparel industry.

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Duration: 00:01:30
Protecting Your Retirement from Inflation and a Volatile Economy
Dec 04, 2023

On this week’s episode, Erick is back with important information to help listeners outpace inflation with their retirement plans. Plus, what is “sequence of returns risk” and why does it matter? Listen-in to learn how Take Point Wealth can protect you from market volatility and other risks that could put your retirement in jeopardy. 

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Got questions about your retirement? Call Take Point Wealth Management now at (352) 616-0511

Duration: 00:57:30
Beware Bank CDs: Smart Safe Alternatives to Your Retirement Savings
Oct 27, 2023

On this week’s episode of Take Point on Retirement, Erick shares a market update before encouraging listeners to think beyond bank cds when it comes to protecting your hard-earned retirement savings. Plus – why estate plans are for everyone, not just the wealthy!

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Duration: 00:57:56
Retirement Redefined: Reverse Mortgages - Interview w/ Michael Forslund
Sep 22, 2023

On this week’s episode of Take Point on Retirement, Erick welcomes Michael Forslund to the show to discuss the advantages of reverse mortgages for retirees. Contact us today to learn more and discover if a reverse mortgage is right for you.


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Duration: 00:57:30
From Faith to Financial Freedom: Spiritual Wisdom for Retirement Planning
Aug 18, 2023

On this week’s episode of Take Point on Retirement, Erick welcomes Pastor Joe Caputo to the show to share spiritual wisdom for pre-retirees and retirees. Navigating retirement is a challenge we all face, and the team at Take Point Wealth Management is here to help!

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Got questions about your retirement? Call Take Point Wealth Management today at (352) 616-0511

 

Duration: 00:57:36
Practical Tips to Save on Energy Costs - Retirement.Radio Network Cost-Cutters
Aug 17, 2023

Explore energy-saving tips for every budget, and learn solutions that go beyond the basics. Tune-in for ways to reduce your electric bill beyond switching off lights and taking shorter showers. 

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Duration: 00:01:40
Navigating Taxes During Retirement: How to Avoid Paying More Than Necessary!
Aug 11, 2023

On this week’s episode of Take Point on Retirement, Erick welcomes tax expert Randy Woodruff who serves listeners and clients for Take Point Wealth Management. The guys discuss strategies for reducing your future tax bills and maximizing the retirement savings you have worked so hard for.

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Duration: 00:41:40
Health is Wealth: Retirement Lifestyle Tips with EPIC Health & Fitness
Jul 28, 2023

On this week’s episode of Take Point on Retirement, Erick discusses the role your health plays in your overall retirement picture. Remember – your personal health is one of your greatest assets!

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Duration: 00:28:58
How to Delete Fees and Avoid Probate with Your Retirement and Estate Plans
Jul 21, 2023

On this week’s episode, Erick shares how he helps people cut costs by building fee-efficient retirement plans and making sure that a proper will and estate plan is in order. We also discuss a recent story about Aretha Franklin and a will found in her couch.

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Duration: 00:57:30
Estate Planning is For Everyone with Sarah Elyaman
Jul 14, 2023

On this week’s episode of Take Point on Retirement, Erick is once again joined by legal expert Sarah Elyaman to help explain how estate planning is for everyone, not just the rich.

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Got questions about taxes or your retirement? Call Take Point Wealth Management today at (352) 616-0511

Duration: 00:57:30
How to Be Like Warren Buffett and Win with Your Money
Jun 30, 2023

On this week’s episode of Take Point on Retirement, Erick explains how you can be like Warren Buffett and apply a billionaire’s winning strategies to your own life and retirement plan. We share a list of rules that The Oracle of Omaha lives by and discuss how you can take action and improve your own financial plan today.

Plus, is financial jargon causing you confusion and frustration? Erick explains how he can help you get back to the basics during your complimentary consultation with Take Point Wealth Management.

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Duration: 00:57:30
Protecting Your Retirement from Taxes and Fees
Jun 23, 2023

On this week’s show, Erick explains how he helps people prepare for retirement by focusing on two significant headwinds for every retiree – taxes and fees. Do you have a solid plan in place to get you to and through retirement?

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Duration: 00:57:30
Is Now the Time to Refinance Your Mortgage? - Retirement.Radio Network Weekly Vignette Series
May 25, 2023

Produced by Matt McClure

In rare situations, refinancing could be a good idea for people to save on their monthly payments… even in today’s high interest rate environment. That’s the topic of this week’s Cost Cutter vignette

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Duration: 00:01:33
How to Start Planning for a Successful Retirement
May 19, 2023

Erick shares some important information about the debt ceiling and why it matters for current and future retirees. Is your retirement plan accounting for future tax increases?

Plus, we detail some critical steps you need to take before you retire or start taking Social Security.

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Got questions about taxes or your retirement savings? Call Take Point Wealth Management at (352) 616-0511

Duration: 00:57:30
What Savvy Americans Are Doing to Protect Their Retirement
Apr 28, 2023

On this week’s show, Erick and Sam discuss the top habits wealthy Americans build in order to grow their wealth. Then, we welcome on a legal expert to discuss the importance of having a proper plan in place for your estate.

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Duration: 00:57:30
What You Can Do Now to Save on Taxes for 2023 and Beyond
Apr 21, 2023

On this week’s show, Erick and Randy start by encouraging listeners to get a head start on next year by implementing smart tax-saving strategies now. We share our quote of the week and help explain why interest rates have made it a great time to get more defensive with your retirement investments.

Work with a team who has your family’s best interests in mind!

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Got Questions about your own situation? Call Take Point Wealth Management at (352) 616-0511

Duration: 00:57:30
Addressing the Top Concerns of Today’s Retirees
Mar 31, 2023

Erick and Randy open the show by sharing advice for those who are nearing retirement. Then, Erick lists the top concerns that retirees and pre-retirees are worried about, and offers solutions to these obstacles we will all face.

It’s time to work with a team who has your family’s best interests in mind. 

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Duration: 00:57:30
What Really Happened During the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse | Interview with Rohan Ganduri
Mar 22, 2023

An interview with Rohan Ganduri, Assistant Professor of Finance at Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Conducted by Retirement.Radio Network Producer Matt McGlure.

Rohan outlines the recent bank failure at Silicon Valley Bank while explaining what you can do to protect your hard-earned money from a potential banking crisis.

 

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Duration: 00:07:10
Explaining the Recent Bank Failures: Be Prepared, Not Scared!
Mar 17, 2023

Erick outlines the recent bank failures at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank while explaining what you can do to protect your hard-earned money from a potential crisis. Also, your retirement nest egg may be smaller than you think – Erick explains how to kick the IRS out of being your partner in retirement.

Don’t let taxes hold you back in retirement!

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Duration: 00:57:30
The Importance of Legal Planning and How to Disarm Your Retirement Tax Bomb
Mar 03, 2023

On this week’s show, Erick welcomes Susie Carey to discuss the importance of having a legal plan for you and your family’s future. In segment two, Erick explains how to defuse the retirement tax bomb inside your portfolio and details how to convert money into tax-free accounts.

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Duration: 00:57:30
Helping You Make Smart Adjustments to Your Retirement Plans
Feb 17, 2023

Even if you already have a retirement plan in place, it’s important to have it reviewed and checked for necessary adjustments on an annual basis. Visit our website to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation, and find out how much you could save today.

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Duration: 00:57:30
What You Need to Know about Secure Act 2.0
Feb 10, 2023

New legislation passed late last year called Secure Act 2.0 and it could have a big impact on your retirement plans. On this week’s show, Erick and Randy will break down the details you need to know.

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Duration: 00:57:30
How to Balance Risk and Safety with Your Retirement Plan
Jan 27, 2023

Eric and Randy discuss how they can help people manage risk in retirement. Did you know that working with a financial advisor could actually save you money in fees – what are you waiting for?

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Duration: 00:56:06
Laying the Foundation for a Smart Retirement Plan
Jan 20, 2023

Randy and Sam discuss the basic principles of a smart retirement plan, while offering strategies and solutions to help you reach financial freedom.

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Duration: 00:57:30
How to Delete Taxes, Fees and Expenses from Your Retirement Plan
Jan 13, 2023

On this week’s show, Erick explains how you can delete taxes you would be paying during retirement with a Roth Conversion. He also discusses reducing fees with a bond replacement and what else you can do to delete unnecessary expenses that are affecting your monthly budget.

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Duration: 00:57:30
The Most Important Change to Make to Your Retirement Plan in 2023
Jan 06, 2023

Erick and Randy take a look back at 2022 and discuss how to move forward from the inflation and market volatility that affected pre-retirees and retirees over the last twelve months.

Is your hard-earned money safe and protected?

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Duration: 00:57:30
Tax Tips for Building a Better Retirement in 2023
Dec 23, 2022

Erick and Randy discuss tax strategies to consider when preparing for and entering retirement. They also reveal the most and least-affordable states for retirees. Happy Holidays from all of us at Take Point Wealth!

Is your hard-earned money safe and protected?

Schedule a complimentary retirement consultation today at TakePointWealth.com

Got Questions? Call Erick and Randy at 352-616-0511

Duration: 00:57:30