Bigger Pension Now… or Security Later?

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of pension options and income security for couples nearing retirement.

When retirement is around the corner, some of the biggest decisions aren’t about when to retire; they’re about how income continues if one spouse is gone. Pension options can look straightforward on paper, but the tradeoffs behind them are anything but. Today, we’re walking through a listener question that highlights a common decision couples face. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/ Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/

People in this episode

Host: Mike Flanders

Topics covered

• retirement planning
• pension options
• financial decisions
• income security
• couples finance

Keywords

• pension
• retirement
• income
• financial tradeoffs
• couples decisions

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