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How Does the Crash Proof Retirement System Work?
Ever since Phil Cannella developed the Crash Proof Retirement System in response to the 2001 stock market crash, he has had his fair share of detractors. Those who make a living by selling risky, securities-based investments have a hard time believing that consumers can achieve risk-free growth in t...
Read MoreCrash Proof Retirement Reviews: The Hidden Costs of Mutual Funds and How to Avoid Them
For millions of Americans, mutual funds are the go-to investment for building retirement savings. As of 2024, nearly 54% of U.S. households—about 70 million families—own mutual funds (Investment Company Institute). Many believe mutual funds offer d...
Read More4 Reasons to Be Crash Proof Going into 2025
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s time to reflect on the events of the past year and consider how they could affect our decision-making for 2025. This process is especially important for those who are in or near retirement, as the decisions they make in the coming ...
Read MoreCelebrating 16 Years of the Crash Proof Retirement® Show
November is a very special month for the team at Crash Proof Retirement®, not only because of the Thanksgiving holiday, but also because it is the month we began airing The Crash Proof Retirement® Show back in 2008. November 2024 marks the 16Read More
Crash Proof Retirement®’s 3-Step Educational Process
Do you have the education you need to plan for the retirement you want? A recent study done by The American College of Financial Services found that Americans in or near retirement are severely lacking in financial education, and even those who regularly see a financi...
Read MoreElection Proof Your Nest Egg with The Crash Proof Retirement® System
With the 2024 election looming in November, people in or near retirement all over the country are concerned about what the next presidential administration could mean for their retirement plans. No matter who wins the election, it will no doubt have a major effect on ...
Read MoreCrash Proof Retirement’s “Financial MRI”
When you’re sick or injured, a doctor might use an MRI to look inside your body to find out what’s wrong. Doctors use an MRI because it provides a more detailed view than an X-ray. An MRI can see things that an X-ray can’t. It’s a crucial step in diagnosing the proble...
Read MoreWill Your Taxes Be Going Up in 2025?
Taxes are a concern for every American, but especially for those who are retired or who will be forced to begin taking required minimum distributions – which are taxed as income – on their retirement accounts in the next year. Current income tax rates fall anywhere be...
Read MoreIs the “Baby Boomer Bubble” About to Burst?
As the largest generation prior to 2020, baby boomers have been a tremendous force in building up the U.S. economy over the past several decades, and in helping it recover after economic downturns like we saw in 2001, 2008, and 2020. Their spending and investment acti...
Read MoreThe Reason Why Americans Fear Running Out of Money More Than Death
As we navigate through an increasingly uncertain economic climate, concerns regarding retirement security are growing among those approaching their golden years. A recent study by Allianz Life Read More