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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...

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The Hidden Costs of Mutual Funds and How to Avoid Them

Crash 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...

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4 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 ...

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Celebrating 16 Years of the Crash Proof Retirement Show

Celebrating 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

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...

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Crash 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...

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Blog - Will Your Taxes Be Going Up in 2025?

Will 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...

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Is 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...

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The Impact of Repealing the Glass-Steagall Act

In the leadup to the “Black Tuesday” Stock Market Crash of 1929, and Banking Collapse of 1933, lax financial regulations created an economic environment where speculation with the everyday American’s money was rampant. Major banks gambled with their customers’ money, ...

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Retirees going back to work

Study: 40% of Retirees Plan to Return to the Workforce in 2024

In today's society, a significant amount of retirees are finding themselves living at or below the poverty level. This phenomenon is largely due to several factors that have converged to create a perfect storm for retirees facing financial hardship. They are contendin...

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