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Joel Lombardi discusses America's debt crisis and financial strategies for wealth preservation and retirement planning.

America's debt continues to climb, inflation remains a threat to household budgets, and millions of Americans are approaching retirement without a plan. In this episode of Two Mikes, financial strategist Joel Lombardi, founder of Ironhawk Financial, joins Dr. Michael Scheuer and Colonel Mike to discuss wealth preservation, retirement planning, inflation, estate planning, long-term care protection, taxes, government spending, and the growing financial challenges facing American families. The conversation explores America's debt crisis, the declining purchasing power of the dollar, rising energy costs, geopolitical instability, and why many Americans remain financially vulnerable despite decades of saving and investing. Lombardi explains how wealthy families use financial planning tools to protect assets, reduce risk, preserve generational wealth, and prepare for uncertain economic conditions. He also discusses common mistakes retirees make, the risks facing traditional retirement accounts, and the importance of planning before a crisis occurs. Topics Discussed America's growing debt crisis Inflation and the declining value of the dollar Wealth preservation strategies Retirement…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Michael Scheuer, Colonel Mike

Guest: Joel Lombardi

Topics covered

• America's debt crisis
• inflation
• wealth preservation
• retirement planning
• financial preparedness
• government spending
• economic instability

Keywords

• debt
• inflation
• wealth protection
• retirement
• financial survival
• estate planning
• long-term care
• tax strategies
• economic challenges
• generational wealth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ironhawk Financial

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