risk-free, tax-free retirement strategy

230

Upload: jerry-stonehouse

Post on 16-Nov-2014

423 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

DESCRIPTION

Eliminate worry and anxiety over market volatility by eliminating market risk. Grows tax-free, loans are tax-free and need not be repaid; distributions before or after retirement are tax-free and do not count toward social security threshold income.

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy
Page 2: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Presented by

JERRY STONEHOUSE

Tax Advantaged and “Safe”Retirement Savings Advisor

Page 3: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

"New Knowledge is the mostvaluable commodity on

earth.

Page 4: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

"New Knowledge is the mostvaluable commodity on

earth.

The more truth wehave to work with,

the richer we become."Kurt Vonnegut

Page 5: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Just Say “NO!”

to a

401(k), 403(b), 457,

IRA, SEP or ROTH!

Page 6: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Truth #1

IRS Qualified

Retirement Savings Plans

403b / 457 / IRA / SEP / 401k

Are a Failure!

Page 7: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

5 Reasons You Shouldn’tContribute to a 401(k)

March 16, 2011

1) If there is no employer match.

2) High Fees.

3) Higher Tax Rate (at withdrawal) in Qualified Plan.

4) Larger Tax Bill at Withdrawal (larger balance).

5) (Likely) Future Tax Rate Increases.

Page 8: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

October 19,2009

Page 9: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“Why It’s Time to Retire the 401(k)”

“The ugly truth is that the

401(k) is a lousy idea,

a rotten repository for

our retirement reserves …”

Page 10: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“…The biggest factor in whether the 401(k) works as designed has

to do with when you retire. If the market rises that year, you're fine.

If you retired last year, you're toast.

Page 11: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“…The biggest factor in whether the 401(k) works as designed has

to do with when you retire. If the market rises that year, you're fine.

If you retired last year, you're toast. And the chances of your

becoming a victim of this huge flaw in the 401(k) plan are pretty high.

Page 12: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“…The biggest factor in whether the 401(k) works as designed has

to do with when you retire. If the market rises that year, you're fine.

If you retired last year, you're toast. And the chances of your

becoming a victim of this huge flaw in the 401(k) plan are pretty high.

The market fell in four of the nine years since the beginning of the

decade. That means anyone retiring this decade had a nearly 50%

chance of leaving work in a down market.

Page 13: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“…The biggest factor in whether the 401(k) works as designed has

to do with when you retire. If the market rises that year, you're fine.

If you retired last year, you're toast. And the chances of your

becoming a victim of this huge flaw in the 401(k) plan are pretty high.

The market fell in four of the nine years since the beginning of the

decade. That means anyone retiring this decade had a nearly 50%

chance of leaving work in a down market. In fact, your chances of

retiring into a down market are even greater than that: forced

retirements spike in recessions just as the stock market is tanking.”

Page 14: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“Guaranteed accounts don't have to be run by the

government. The ERISA Industry Committee that

represents the nation's largest employers, has proposed

a system that would allow individuals the ability to buy

a guaranteed retirement account on their own. Some

government regulation would be needed, but it would be a

‘Private Plan’ .”

Page 15: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“But the policy would be portable. Contribute for 30 years

and you would be guaranteed income in retirement, no

matter how many employers you worked for.

Page 16: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“But the policy would be portable. Contribute for 30 years

and you would be guaranteed income in retirement, no

matter how many employers you worked for.

Combine your retirement-insurance check with the

money you get from Social Security, which can equal as

much as 50% of final pay, and presto: you have something

approaching retirement security.”

Page 17: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“But the policy would be portable. Contribute for 30 years

and you would be guaranteed income in retirement, no

matter how many employers you worked for.

Combine your retirement-insurance check with the

money you get from Social Security, which can equal as

much as 50% of final pay, and presto: you have something

approaching retirement security.” We need a NEW, Safer way to save for retirement because …

Page 18: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

* 52% of workers (not including home equity) have savings less than $25,000.

Page 19: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

* 52% of workers (not including home equity) have savings less than $25,000.

* 75% have savings less than $10,000.

Page 20: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

* 52% of workers (not including home equity) have savings less than $25,000.

* 75% have savings less than $10,000.

* 36% of those over 55 have saved less than …

$10,000!

Page 21: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy
Page 22: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Most Americans will be too poor to retire at 65!Nov. 1, 2009 / Center for Retirement Research at Boston College

51% are at high risk of falling short ofhaving enough money in retirement.

Page 23: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Most Americans will be too poor to retire at 65!Nov. 1, 2009 / Center for Retirement Research at Boston College

51% are at high risk of falling short ofhaving enough money in retirement.

“The disappearance of pension plans, as well as troubles with the Social Security system, place younger Americans at a higher risk of being unable

to hold on to their standards of living during retirement. The cradle-to-the-

grave relationship with the employer is severed…

Page 24: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Most Americans will be too poor to retire at 65!Nov. 1, 2009 / Center for Retirement Research at Boston College

51% are at high risk of falling short ofhaving enough money in retirement.

“The disappearance of pension plans, as well as troubles with the Social Security system, place younger Americans at a higher risk of being unable

to hold on to their standards of living during retirement. The cradle-to-the-

grave relationship with the employer is severed…

Younger people have to be responsible for their own retirement.”

Page 25: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Most Americans will be too poor to retire at 65!Nov. 1, 2009 / Center for Retirement Research at Boston College

51% are at high risk of falling short ofhaving enough money in retirement.

“The disappearance of pension plans, as well as troubles with the Social Security system, place younger Americans at a higher risk of being unable

to hold on to their standards of living during retirement. The cradle-to-the-

grave relationship with the employer is severed…

Younger people have to be responsible for their own retirement.”

“Retiring won’t become impossible, but it will require some thoughtful

planning. Many workers will need to save and invest more, reduce

debt and work longer to maintain their standard of living in retirement.”

Page 26: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Truth #2

Stock Investment Gains– for Investors –

are LOUSY!

Page 27: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

"There are two times when aman shouldn't speculate:

Page 28: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

"There are two times when aman shouldn't speculate:

when he can't afford it,and when he can."

Mark Twain

Page 29: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Morningstar &

Harvard Business School

BCT Study 4000 Mutual Funds

1996-2002

Investor ROI Net Fees = 2.924%

Page 30: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Bear Market Losses

November 29, 1968 to May 26, 1970 - 36.06%

January 11,1973 to October 3, 1974 - 48.20%

November 28, 1980 to August 12, 1982 - 27.11%

August 25, 1987 to December 4, 1987 - 33.54%

March 27, 2000 to July 18, 2002 - 42.29%

October 9, 2007 to March 9, 2009 - 56.77%

Page 31: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Bear Market Losses

November 29, 1968 to May 26, 1970 - 36.06%

January 11,1973 to October 3, 1974 - 48.20%

November 28, 1980 to August 12, 1982 - 27.11%

August 25, 1987 to December 4, 1987 - 33.54%

March 27, 2000 to July 18, 2002 - 42.29%

October 9, 2007 to March 9, 2009 - 56.77%

The Market (since 1946) has an average loss of -33.21% EVERY 6 YEARS!

Page 32: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Bear Market Losses

November 29, 1968 to May 26, 1970 - 36.06%

January 11,1973 to October 3, 1974 - 48.20%

November 28, 1980 to August 12, 1982 - 27.11%

August 25, 1987 to December 4, 1987 - 33.54%

March 27, 2000 to July 18, 2002 - 42.29%

October 9, 2007 to March 9, 2009 - 56.77%

The Market (since 1946) has an average loss of -33.21% EVERY 6 YEARS!

It Takes 22.5 months for the Index to Return to Prior High Value.

Page 33: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Is this Anxiety Roller Coaster how youwant to live 20 - 30 years of Retirement?

Page 34: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Wall Street Always Wins!

Even when you lose Wall Street always

wins with fees you ALWAYS pay –

when the market goes up –

AND when it goes down!

Page 35: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

MorningstarManagement Fee [8-17-09]: Average domestic fee

is 1.39%.

International is 1.56%.

Page 36: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

MorningstarManagement Fee [8-17-09]: Average domestic fee

is 1.39%.

International is 1.56%.

Transaction Fee [6-19-09]: This annual fee is 1.64%.

For Small Cap Fund it’s 2.80%.

Page 37: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

MorningstarManagement Fee [8-17-09]: Average domestic fee

is 1.39%.

International is 1.56%.

Transaction Fee [6-19-09]: This annual fee is 1.64%.

For Small Cap Fund it’s 2.80%.

“Vastly more important than expense ratios and no one’s talking about it.”

These are in ADDITION to Fund fees. You don’t control a fund’s transaction

costs. That’s determined in part by how often the fund manager trades the

securities in the fund’s portfolio, and how costly those trades are.

Page 38: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

MorningstarManagement Fee [8-17-09]: Average domestic fee

is 1.39%.

International is 1.56%.

Transaction Fee [6-19-09]: This annual fee is 1.64%.

For Small Cap Fund it’s 2.80%.

“Vastly more important than expense ratios and no one’s talking about it.”

These are in ADDITION to Fund fees. You don’t control a fund’s transaction

costs. That’s determined in part by how often the fund manager trades the

securities in the fund’s portfolio, and how costly those trades are.

The Minimum Average TOTAL Actual Annual Fund Fees = 3.03%!

Page 39: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

MorningstarManagement Fee [8-17-09]: Average domestic fee

is 1.39%.

International is 1.56%.

Transaction Fee [6-19-09]: This annual fee is 1.64%.

For Small Cap Fund it’s 2.80%.

“Vastly more important than expense ratios and no one’s talking about it.”

These are in ADDITION to Fund fees. You don’t control a fund’s transaction

costs. That’s determined in part by how often the fund manager trades the

securities in the fund’s portfolio, and how costly those trades are.

The Minimum Average TOTAL Actual Annual Fund Fees = 3.03%!

Investment NewsERISA Costs [10-15-09]:

“It's fair to say that in many cases the total ERISA(401k) drag is close to about 1% of plan assets.”

Page 40: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

MorningstarManagement Fee [8-17-09]: Average domestic fee

is 1.39%.

International is 1.56%.

Transaction Fee [6-19-09]: This annual fee is 1.64%.

For Small Cap Fund it’s 2.80%.

“Vastly more important than expense ratios and no one’s talking about it.”

These are in ADDITION to Fund fees. You don’t control a fund’s transaction

costs. That’s determined in part by how often the fund manager trades the

securities in the fund’s portfolio, and how costly those trades are.

The Minimum Average TOTAL Actual Annual Fund Fees = 3.03%!

Investment NewsERISA Costs [10-15-09]:

“It's fair to say that in many cases the total ERISA(401k) drag is close to about 1% of plan assets.”

Summary: Many plans are in the range of 4% to 5% in TOTAL

yearly costs – the worst plans charge even more. After all the fees …

Page 41: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Is Your 401(k) more like a 201(k)?!

Page 42: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Putnam Investments

President and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. Reynoldscalls for a “ New Generation” of Workplace Savings Plans

with Lower Volatility and Lifetime Income SolutionsOctober 1, 2009

“After Market Meltdown, Better Plan DesignNeeded to Secure Reliable Lifetime Income”

“Index funds and other passive investments that track benchmarks

are guaranteed to lose value when the markets they track

sink.

Page 43: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Putnam Investments

President and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. Reynoldscalls for a “ New Generation” of Workplace Savings Plans

with Lower Volatility and Lifetime Income SolutionsOctober 1, 2009

“After Market Meltdown, Better Plan DesignNeeded to Secure Reliable Lifetime Income”

“Index funds and other passive investments that track benchmarks

are guaranteed to lose value when the markets they track

sink. People in or near retirement are not well served by too-great a

concentration of passive (index) investments, thinking they are a

protection against a downturn …”

Page 44: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“(Retirement) plans should be made much

more resistant to market downturns …

The next challenge in workplace savings

plans will be to offer guidelines, even

guardrails, to ensure that worker’s savings

are Protected as they reach retirement age.”

Page 45: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

BECAUSE …

Page 46: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

THE WALL STREET JOURNALOctober 15, 2009

The Lost Decade of Stock Investing

“Advisers sold us a bill of goodsabout the lasting value

of real estate and stocks.”

Page 47: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

THE WALL STREET JOURNALOctober 15, 2009

The Lost Decade of Stock Investing

“Advisers sold us a bill of goodsabout the lasting value

of real estate and stocks.” “If you invested $100 in the S&P 500 at the end of the last decade,

you're happy with Dow 10,000 but still hoping for a

34.5% rally before year end -- just to break even.

Page 48: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

THE WALL STREET JOURNALOctober 15, 2009

The Lost Decade of Stock Investing

“Advisers sold us a bill of goodsabout the lasting value

of real estate and stocks.” “If you invested $100 in the S&P 500 at the end of the last decade,

you're happy with Dow 10,000 but still hoping for a

34.5% rally before year end -- just to break even.

You'll need a staggering 72% rally when adjusting for inflation.”

Page 49: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy
Page 50: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“Quantitative Analysis of Investor Behavior”March 9, 2009

DALBAR Study Reveals Carnage forEquity, Bond and Asset Allocation Shareholders

The reality is that investors are not rational, and make

buy and sell decisions at the worst possible moments.

Page 51: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“Quantitative Analysis of Investor Behavior”March 9, 2009

DALBAR Study Reveals Carnage forEquity, Bond and Asset Allocation Shareholders

The reality is that investors are not rational, and make

buy and sell decisions at the worst possible moments.

For the 20 years ended December 31, 2008, equity

and asset allocation fund investors had average

annual returns of 1.87% and 1.67%, respectively.

Page 52: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“Quantitative Analysis of Investor Behavior”March 9, 2009

DALBAR Study Reveals Carnage forEquity, Bond and Asset Allocation Shareholders

The reality is that investors are not rational, and make

buy and sell decisions at the worst possible moments.

For the 20 years ended December 31, 2008, equity

and asset allocation fund investors had average

annual returns of 1.87% and 1.67%, respectively.

The inflation rate averaged 2.89% over that same time period. 

Page 53: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

What About the Future?

Page 54: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

What About the Future?

Market Watch – Wall Street Journal / 12-7-10

‘10 reasons to shun stocks till banks crash’

“Do not buy stocks. Not for retirement.Not in the coming decade. Don’t. Huge risks.”

“Wall Street is a loser. Stocks are Wall Street’s ultimate sucker bet. And it’ll sucker you again. You’ll lose, worse than in the last decade. Wake

up before Wall Street banks trigger the next meltdown, igniting mass bankruptcy.”

Page 55: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

What About the Future?

Market Watch – Wall Street Journal / 12-7-10

“Adjusted for inflation, Wall Street has lost 20% of your money in the past decade. Wall Street’s a loser. And, worse, Wall Street will do it again by 2020.”

Page 56: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

What About the Future?

Market Watch – Wall Street Journal / 12-7-10

“Adjusted for inflation, Wall Street has lost 20% of your money in the past decade. Wall Street’s a loser. And, worse, Wall Street will do it again by 2020.”

“That’s right: It will lose another20% of your retirement money.”

Page 57: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

With Retirement Savings,It’s a Sprint to the Finish

21 January 2011

“What would you do if your financialplanner prescribed the following advice?

‘Save and invest diligently for 30 years,then cross your fingers and pray your investments will double over the last

decade before you retire’.”

Page 58: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

With Retirement Savings,It’s a Sprint to the Finish

21 January 2011

“What would you do if your financialplanner prescribed the following advice?

‘Save and invest diligently for 30 years,then cross your fingers and pray your investments will double over the last

decade before you retire’.” “You might as well go to Las Vegas.”

Page 59: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

With Retirement Savings,It’s a Sprint to the Finish

21 January 2011

“The problem is that even if you do everything right and save at a respectable rate, you’re still relying on the market to push you to the finish line in the last decade before retirement. Why?

Page 60: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

With Retirement Savings,It’s a Sprint to the Finish

21 January 2011

“The problem is that even if you do everything right and save at a respectable rate, you’re still relying on the market to push you to the finish line in the last decade before retirement. Why?

Reaching your goal is highly dependent on the power of compounding.”

Page 61: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

With Retirement Savings,It’s a Sprint to the Finish

21 January 2011

“But if you’re dealt a bad set of returns during an extended period of time just before you retire or shortly thereafter, your plan could be thrown wildly off track. Many baby boomers know the feeling all too well, given the stock market’s weak showing during the last decade.”

Page 62: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

21 January 2011

“The homestretch before retirement is often the most anxiety-inducing because workers have neither the time nor the financial capacity to recover before they begin taking withdrawals.”

“When the bad returns come in thefinal 10 years, no reasonable amountof savings will make up the shortfall.”

Page 63: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

LOST DECADE

The Stock Market Roller Coaster of 2000 – 2009

left these years known as the “Lost Decade”..

After average costs $1 after 10 years

was worth 55 cents!

Page 64: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

LOST DECADE

The Stock Market Roller Coaster of 2000 – 2009

left these years known as the “Lost Decade”..

After average costs $1 after 10 years

was worth 55 cents!.

The ROI was – 44.96%!

Page 65: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy
Page 66: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Albert Einstein

Insanity:

"Doing the same thing over and over

Page 67: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Albert Einstein

Insanity:

"Doing the same thing over and over and

expecting different results."

Page 68: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Truth #3

Taxes MUST go UP!

Page 69: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

August 19,2009

Don't put any more money in yourtax-deferred retirement savings

Page 70: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

August 19,2009

Don't put any more money in yourtax-deferred retirement savings

“This is heresy in a world where people hate taxes … (but) things

have changed in the past year … The old thinking was that you

should defer tax bills until ‘you are in a lower bracket at retirement’.

Page 71: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

August 19,2009

Don't put any more money in yourtax-deferred retirement savings

“This is heresy in a world where people hate taxes … (but) things

have changed in the past year … The old thinking was that you

should defer tax bills until ‘you are in a lower bracket at retirement’.

Higher bracket is more like it.

Page 72: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

August 19,2009

Don't put any more money in yourtax-deferred retirement savings

“This is heresy in a world where people hate taxes … (but) things

have changed in the past year … The old thinking was that you

should defer tax bills until ‘you are in a lower bracket at retirement’.

Higher bracket is more like it. If you are 45 and prosperous, plan on big federal deficits

and higher income taxes when you retire in 2031.

Page 73: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

August 19,2009

Don't put any more money in yourtax-deferred retirement savings

“This is heresy in a world where people hate taxes … (but) things

have changed in the past year … The old thinking was that you

should defer tax bills until ‘you are in a lower bracket at retirement’.

Higher bracket is more like it. If you are 45 and prosperous, plan on big federal deficits

and higher income taxes when you retire in 2031.

You might be better off skipping the 401(k).

Page 74: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

August 19,2009

Don't put any more money in yourtax-deferred retirement savings

“This is heresy in a world where people hate taxes … (but) things

have changed in the past year … The old thinking was that you

should defer tax bills until ‘you are in a lower bracket at retirement’.

Higher bracket is more like it. If you are 45 and prosperous, plan on big federal deficits

and higher income taxes when you retire in 2031.

You might be better off skipping the 401(k).

Maybe you should pay tax on your salary now!”

Page 75: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

2011 Deficit $1.5 Trillion

That's 10% GDP / largest since WWII

Page 76: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

2011 Deficit $1.5 Trillion

That's 10% GDP / largest since WWII

Total National Debt = $14 Trillion

Page 77: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

2011 Deficit $1.5 Trillion

That's 10% GDP / largest since WWII

Total National Debt = $14 Trillion

Total with SS & Medicare = 70% GDP

Page 78: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

2011 Deficit $1.5 Trillion

That's 10% GDP / largest since WWII

Total National Debt = $14 Trillion

Total with SS & Medicare = 70% GDP

With SS, Prescription and Medicare= $60 Trillion+ (to 2084)

Page 79: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

2011 Deficit $1.5 Trillion

That's 10% GDP / largest since WWII

Total National Debt = $14 Trillion

Total with SS & Medicare = 70% GDP

With SS, Prescription and Medicare= $60 Trillion+ (to 2084)

That = $500,000 Each!

Page 80: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy
Page 81: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

RECENT High TAX RATES

1944-45 94%1958-64 91%1965-81 70%1982-86 50%

Page 82: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

RECENT High TAX RATES

1944-45 94%1958-64 91%1965-81 70%1982-86 50%

Current 35%

Page 83: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

RECENT High TAX RATES

1944-45 94%1958-64 91%1965-81 70%1982-86 50%

Current 35%

The last time taxes were this low was 1931! (pre Increasing National Debt Era since 1980)

Page 84: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

RECENT High TAX RATES

1944-45 94%1958-64 91%1965-81 70%1982-86 50%

Current 35%

The last time taxes were this low was 1931! (pre Increasing National Debt Era since 1980)

The last time the “low” rate was today's10% was 1941 – 70 years ago!

Page 85: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Future Taxes Make 401(k) Less Advantageous

November 6, 2009

Since 401(k)s were created in the early 1980s, the general assumption was that a saver would pay lower taxes in retirement, when their income was

certain to be lower. So saving pretax dollars and delaying taxes made sense.

Page 86: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Future Taxes Make 401(k) Less Advantageous

November 6, 2009

Since 401(k)s were created in the early 1980s, the general assumption was that a saver would pay lower taxes in retirement, when their income was

certain to be lower. So saving pretax dollars and delaying taxes made sense.

Now, particularly for higher earners with the largest 401(k) balances,that assumption is fading as hikes in tax rates seem likely.

Page 87: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Future Taxes Make 401(k) Less Advantageous

November 6, 2009

Since 401(k)s were created in the early 1980s, the general assumption was that a saver would pay lower taxes in retirement, when their income was

certain to be lower. So saving pretax dollars and delaying taxes made sense.

Now, particularly for higher earners with the largest 401(k) balances,that assumption is fading as hikes in tax rates seem likely.

(Another) problem high earners may face by saving only in a pretax 401(k)

is that, years later, large withdrawals could trigger the tax on Social Security.

Page 88: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Future Taxes Make 401(k) Less Advantageous

November 6, 2009

Since 401(k)s were created in the early 1980s, the general assumption was that a saver would pay lower taxes in retirement, when their income was

certain to be lower. So saving pretax dollars and delaying taxes made sense.

Now, particularly for higher earners with the largest 401(k) balances,that assumption is fading as hikes in tax rates seem likely.

(Another) problem high earners may face by saving only in a pretax 401(k)

is that, years later, large withdrawals could trigger the tax on Social Security.

(Not deferring taxes) is a good choice for higher earners whose incomeisn't likely to fall in retirement and for young investors, who will likely

see their salaries and taxes increase.

Page 89: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

/ 22 October 2008

"It's Time for Young Voters to Get Mad!"

To Voters under 35:

"You have a heavily mortgaged future.

You'll pay for Social Security andMedicare for aging baby boomers ...

Page 90: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

/ 22 October 2008

"It's Time for Young Voters to Get Mad!"

To Voters under 35:

"You have a heavily mortgaged future.

You'll pay for Social Security andMedicare for aging baby boomers ...the needed federal tax increase might total 50% over the next 25

years."

Page 91: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy
Page 92: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Truth #4

Social Security is NOT Secure!

Page 93: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Social Security is going BROKE!

2008

- 65% Rely on SS for 50% of their income!

Page 94: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Social Security is going BROKE!

2008

- 65% Rely on SS for 50% of their income!

- 33% Rely on SS for 90% of their income!

Page 95: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Social Security is going BROKE!

2008

- 65% Rely on SS for 50% of their income!

- 33% Rely on SS for 90% of their income!

- Accounts for 1/3 of discretionary income for couples earning over $500,000 year!

Page 96: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Social Security is going BROKE!

2008

- 65% Rely on SS for 50% of their income!

- 33% Rely on SS for 90% of their income!

- Accounts for 1/3 of discretionary income for couples earning over $500,000 year!

- 1 in 7 Americans receive a check from SS!

Page 97: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Social Security is going BROKE!

2008

- 65% Rely on SS for 50% of their income!

- 33% Rely on SS for 90% of their income!

- Accounts for 1/3 of discretionary income for couples earning over $500,000 year!

- 1 in 7 Americans receive a check from SS!

- # Workers per Retiree: 1960 = 5 2009 = 3.3 2020 = 2!

Page 98: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

2010: SS Outlays exceed Revenues!

The likely solution

say most expertsis MORE Taxes!

Page 99: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

2010: SS Outlays exceed Revenues!

2011: - Average Benefit check is $1,177 month!

The likely solution

say most expertsis MORE Taxes!

Page 100: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

2010: SS Outlays exceed Revenues!

2011: - Average Benefit check is $1,177 month!

- Up to 85% of Benefits are Taxed!

The likely solution

say most expertsis MORE Taxes!

Page 101: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

2010: SS Outlays exceed Revenues!

2011: - Average Benefit check is $1,177 month!

- Up to 85% of Benefits are Taxed!

2030: Medicare Trust Fund

is Broke! The likely solution

say most expertsis MORE Taxes!

Page 102: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

2010: SS Outlays exceed Revenues!

2011: - Average Benefit check is $1,177 month!

- Up to 85% of Benefits are Taxed!

2030: Medicare Trust Fund

is Broke!

2037: Social Security Trust Fund is Broke!

The likely solution

say most expertsis MORE Taxes!

Page 103: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy
Page 104: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

But What Else is Left?

Page 105: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

But What Else is Left?

What Possible Investment is There?!

Page 106: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

"The Difficulty liesnot in the new ideas,

Page 107: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

"The Difficulty liesnot in the new ideas,

but in escapingfrom the old ones."

John Maynard Keynes20th Century Economist

"The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money"

Page 108: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“The solution: a new type of ‘insurance’.

Page 109: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“The solution: a new type of ‘insurance’.

Retirement savings, it turns out, are exactly

the type of asset we need insurance for.

Page 110: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“The solution: a new type of ‘insurance’.

Retirement savings, it turns out, are exactly

the type of asset we need insurance for.

We need insurance to protect against risks we

can't predict (when the market collapses)

and can't afford to recover from on our own.”

Page 111: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Fortunately,

there IS a

“NEW” Solution!

Page 112: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

With all these benefits, today it is called …

"The 'NEW' Asset Class Investment"

March 26, 2008

"This is a safe bet, long terminvestment with high interest,almost no volatility and liquid.

Page 113: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

With all these benefits, today it is called …

"The 'NEW' Asset Class Investment"

March 26, 2008

"This is a safe bet, long terminvestment with high interest,almost no volatility and liquid.You do not have to die to enjoy

these returns (and) it canwork like a Roth ...

Page 114: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

“It’s dramatic advantage is that

you pay no tax on the gains

ever, and you can spend them

while you are alive tax free.”

Page 115: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

WHAT IS IT?!

Page 116: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Permanent Life Insurance

Page 117: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

For Retirement Savings

it’s often called a

“Private Plan”

Page 118: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

For Retirement Savings

it’s often called a

“Private Plan”

It IS Approved by Congressand Regulated by the IRS

with IRC 7702(a)

Page 119: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

"It ain't what you don't knowthat gets you into trouble.

Page 120: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

"It ain't what you don't knowthat gets you into trouble.

It's what you know for sure

that just ain't so."

Mark Twain

Page 121: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

April 2009

Myth. Life Insurance is not a good investment.

Page 122: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

April 2009

Myth. Life Insurance is not a good investment.

“This canard spread as 401(k)s and IRA's supplantedLife Insurance as Americans' most popular ways to buildSavings while deferring taxes. But two factors point toa revival of Life insurance as an investment:

Page 123: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

April 2009

Myth. Life Insurance is not a good investment.

“This canard spread as 401(k)s and IRA's supplantedLife Insurance as Americans' most popular ways to buildSavings while deferring taxes. But two factors point toa revival of Life insurance as an investment:

One is guaranteed credits on cash values,which means if you pay the premiums, you

cannot lose money unless the company fails.(The other is if you are over 65, you can

often sell it for several times its cash value)!”

Page 124: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

April 2009

Myth. Life Insurance is not a good investment.

“This canard spread as 401(k)s and IRA's supplantedLife Insurance as Americans' most popular ways to buildSavings while deferring taxes. But two factors point toa revival of Life insurance as an investment:

One is guaranteed credits on cash values,which means if you pay the premiums, you

cannot lose money unless the company fails.(The other is if you are over 65, you can

often sell it for several times its cash value)!”

TRUTH: “A good investment is one in which you put moneyaway now and have more later. Checked your 401(k) lately?”

Page 125: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

BUT this is NOT your

Grandparents Life Insurance!

Page 126: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Returns can beLINKED

to the S&P 500(or other index)

Page 127: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Returns can beLINKED

to the S&P 500(or other index)

You areNOT

IN thestock market!

Page 128: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Returns can beLINKED

to the S&P 500(or other index)

You areNOT

IN thestock market!

This means you

KEEPALL

Annualgains!

Page 129: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Your Principaland GainsCANNOT

go down in valuebecause of

the market --

they can only go

UP!

Page 130: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Juicing Your Life Insurance5 June 2010

This year's hottest life-insurance product is well-suited to an era of sudden "flash crashes" and overall uncertainty: It appeals to people eager to capture stock-market gains while avoiding undue risk. The product (is) "indexed universal life”.

Page 131: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Juicing Your Life Insurance5 June 2010

The twist in these new policies is the use of a stock-market index to help determine the interest rate for the cash-value account. In many versions, insurers link to the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index, but cap the annual interest rate …

Page 132: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Juicing Your Life Insurance5 June 2010

The twist in these new policies is the use of a stock-market index to help determine the interest rate for the cash-value account. In many versions, insurers link to the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index, but cap the annual interest rate … For downside protection, some policies promise a minimum interest rate of as much as 2%, even in losing years for stocks, while others simply protect against losses.

Page 133: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Juicing Your Life Insurance5 June 2010

The product "resonates with people" says the chief actuary (for one co.).

“It has a guarantee sopeople can sleep at night,

and it has upside potential”.

Page 134: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

For Retirement Savings…

ZERO IS HERO!

Page 135: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

How well can this 'solution' work?

Hypothetical Past 20 years to 12/31/10

(Age 40 to 59)

Based on ACTUAL S&P 500 Index gains using

Current Crediting Formula & Expenses

(including zero gain years)7 – 8% NET per year!

Page 136: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

This is

Indexed Life!

THE Retirement SavingsInvestment for the Future!

Page 137: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Thanks to IRS IRC: 7702(a)

Indexed Universal Life (IUL)is the ONLY Investment approved by Congressand the IRS to provide

you ALL of theseBenefits and Features ...

Page 138: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

TAX FREE Income!

Page 139: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

TAX FREE to Heirs!

Page 140: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Putnam Investment Retirement Survey 2005

“A majority of retirees said theirBIGGEST MISTAKE

in planning for Retirementwas failing to invest in TAX FREE Accounts.”

Page 141: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Putnam Investment Retirement Survey 2005

“A majority of retirees said theirBIGGEST MISTAKE

in planning for Retirementwas failing to invest in TAX FREE Accounts.”

With Indexed Life …

Page 142: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

... it's OTHER dramatic advantage is that you payNO tax on the gains ever –

Your Retirement Incomeis Tax Free!

Page 143: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

7 - 8% IUL NET 1991-2010 vs.

DALBAR Report 20 Year Investor Behavior to 20104-1-11

Page 144: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

7 - 8% IUL NET 1991-2010 vs.

DALBAR Report 20 Year Investor Behavior to 20104-1-11

"Market" S&P 500 = 9.14% gross

Page 145: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

7 - 8% IUL NET 1991-2010 vs.

DALBAR Report 20 Year Investor Behavior to 20104-1-11

"Market" S&P 500 = 9.14% gross

NET Investor ROI = 3.83% ACTUAL!

Page 146: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

7 - 8% IUL NET 1991-2010 vs.

DALBAR Report 20 Year Investor Behavior to 20104-1-11

"Market" S&P 500 = 9.14% gross

NET Investor ROI = 3.83% ACTUAL!

RESULT: 20 Year IUL Net > Market!

Page 147: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Indexed Life also does NOT have the Restrictive

Qualified Plan Contribution, Access and Loan Rules!

Page 148: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

403b/457/401k IUL

Contribution Limit $16,500 NONE

Page 149: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

403b/457/401k IUL

Contribution Limit $16,500 NONE

Pre 59.5 Penalty 10% Federal NONE Plus State

Page 150: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

403b/457/401k IUL

Contribution Limit $16,500 NONE

Pre 59.5 Penalty 10% Federal NONE Plus State

Mandatory Distribution 70.5 NONE

Page 151: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

403b/457/401k IUL

Contribution Limit $16,500 NONE

Pre 59.5 Penalty 10% Federal NONE Plus State

Mandatory Distribution 70.5 NONE

Accelerated Terminal no to $1 million Illness Advance

Page 152: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Plan LOAN 403b/457/401k IUL

Amount 50% to $50k NO Limit

Page 153: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Plan LOAN 403b/457/401k IUL

Amount 50% to $50k NO Limit

Loan Repayment mandatory Optional

Page 154: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Plan LOAN 403b/457/401k IUL

Amount 50% to $50k NO Limit

Loan Repayment mandatory Optional

Quit/Fired/Co. 'broke' 90 days N/A repay in full

Page 155: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Plan LOAN 403b/457/401k IUL

Amount 50% to $50k NO Limit

Loan Repayment mandatory Optional

Quit/Fired/Co. 'broke' 90 days N/A repay in full Late with payment 30 day grace N/A or ALL Taxable

Page 156: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Indexed Life also includes:

Lifetime Life Insurance(may guarantee Retirement Plancompletion for Survivor Spouse)

Page 157: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

The Life Insurance can also be used for

PENSION MAXto Increase Your Pension Income

$hundreds or $thousands per month!

Popular for Teacher & Government Pension Plans:

STRS [State Teachers Retirement System]

PERS [Public Employees Retirement System]

Page 158: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Accelerated “Living” Benefit

With 1 or 2 year terminal diagnosis

up to $1 million Advance Benefit!

Page 159: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Accelerated “Living” Benefit

With 1 or 2 year terminal diagnosis

up to $1 million Advance Benefit!

Money can be used for ANY purpose -

including treatment that couldSAVE YOUR LIFE!

Page 160: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

With Indexed LifeYou can also …

Be Your OWN

Banker!(Great Financial

Strategy for those in their 20's &

30's!)

You can use your savings to finance your life while

on your journey to retirement!

Page 161: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

AND Finance Your Retirement TOOWhile You D0!

Age 40Save $1,000 Month

to Age 65

Page 162: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

AND Finance Your Retirement TOOWhile You D0!

Age 65 Cash Value

= $857,000

Page 163: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

AND Finance Your Retirement TOOWhile You D0!

Age 65 Cash Value

= $857,000

Tax Free Retirement Income = $50,000

Yr!

Page 164: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

AND Finance Your Retirement TOOWhile You D0!

Age 65 Cash Value

= $857,000

Tax Free Retirement Income = $50,000

Yr!

Age 85 Cash Value = $2,229,000!

Page 165: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

AND Finance Your Retirement TOOWhile You D0!

Age 65 Cash Value

= $857,000

Tax Free Retirement Income = $50,000

Yr!

Age 85 Cash Value = $2,229,000!

(Or giveYourselfa Raise!)

Page 166: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

The BEST COLLEGE SAVINGS Plan!

* Can take out “Tuition” Tax/Penalty Free!

Page 167: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

The BEST COLLEGE SAVINGS Plan!

* Can take out “Tuition” Tax/Penalty Free!

* NOT included in college aid formulas!

Page 168: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

The BEST COLLEGE SAVINGS Plan!

* Can take out “Tuition” Tax/Penalty Free!

* NOT included in college aid formulas!

* CV Remains the Parents Savings!

Page 169: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

The BEST COLLEGE SAVINGS Plan!

* Can take out “Tuition” Tax/Penalty Free!

* NOT included in college aid formulas!

* CV Remains the Parents Savings!

* Balance can continue to grow to provide

Tax FREE Retirement Income!

Page 170: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

The BEST COLLEGE SAVINGS Plan!

* Can take out “Tuition” Tax/Penalty Free!

* NOT included in college aid formulas!

* CV Remains the Parents Savings!

* Balance can continue to grow to provide

Tax FREE Retirement Income!

* Life Insurance on Parent to guarantee College paid for if premature death.

Page 171: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Or You Can Keep “Saving” in Mutual Funds!

Page 172: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

BONUS!The Tax Free Income from Indexed Life

(unlike Municipal Bondsand Qualified Savings

withdrawals)

Page 173: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

BONUS!The Tax Free Income from Indexed Life

(unlike Municipal Bondsand Qualified Savings

withdrawals)

is NOT included inthe formula to taxup to 85% of yourSocial Security!

Page 174: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

BONUS!The Tax Free Income from Indexed Life

(unlike Municipal Bondsand Qualified Savings

withdrawals)

is NOT included inthe formula to taxup to 85% of yourSocial Security!

An IUL plan may be the

easiest, 'cheapest' and BEST

way to Save for

Retirement AND Avoid this Tax!

Page 175: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

November 2007

BEST ALL-AROUNDRETIREMENT ACCOUNT

is the Roth IRA:

“There's no up-front tax break [IUL], but decades of tax-free growth [IUL],

plus tax-free income in retirement [IUL].”

Page 176: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

November 2007

BEST ALL-AROUNDRETIREMENT ACCOUNT

is the Roth IRA:

“There's no up-front tax break [IUL], but decades of tax-free growth [IUL],

plus tax-free income in retirement [IUL].”

Why Stop There?! Even BETTER is ...

Page 177: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

An IUL "SUPER ROTH"!

Unlike a Roth ...

* NO Contribution Limits.

Page 178: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

An IUL "SUPER ROTH"!

Unlike a Roth ...

* NO Contribution Limits.

* NO Income Restrictions.

Page 179: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

An IUL "SUPER ROTH"!

Unlike a Roth ...

* NO Contribution Limits.

* NO Income Restrictions.

* Includes Hundreds of Thousands $'s (or more) in Life Insurance from Day 1

[NOT Allowed in Roth! Use it to Pension Max!]

Page 180: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

An IUL "SUPER ROTH"!

Unlike a Roth ...

* NO Contribution Limits.

* NO Income Restrictions.

* Includes Hundreds of Thousands $'s (or more) in Life Insurance from Day 1

[NOT Allowed in Roth! Use it to Pension Max!]

* NO IRS or State Penalties for pre 59.5 access to gains.

Page 181: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

* NO 5 Year wait for Tax Free Access!

Page 182: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

* NO 5 Year wait for Tax Free Access!

* Loans Allowed (payments not required!)

Can USE the savings to ...

Page 183: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

* NO 5 Year wait for Tax Free Access!

* Loans Allowed (payments not required!)

Can USE the savings to ...

* Be Your "Own Banker"!

Page 184: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

* NO 5 Year wait for Tax Free Access!

* Loans Allowed (payments not required!)

Can USE the savings to ...

* Be Your "Own Banker"!

* Children (or Grandchildren's) College Fund!

Page 185: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

* NO 5 Year wait for Tax Free Access!

* Loans Allowed (payments not required!)

Can USE the savings to ...

* Be Your "Own Banker"!

* Children (or Grandchildren's) College Fund!

* Tax Benefits Grandfathered ... so NO Tax Change Risk!

Page 186: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

* NO 5 Year wait for Tax Free Access!

* Loans Allowed (payments not required!)

Can USE the savings to ...

* Be Your "Own Banker"!

* Children (or Grandchildren's) College Fund!

* Tax Benefits Grandfathered ... so NO Tax Change Risk!

* NO MARKET RISK – You KEEP the Gains!

Page 187: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

* NO 5 Year wait for Tax Free Access!

* Loans Allowed (payments not required!)

Can USE the savings to ...

* Be Your "Own Banker"!

* Children (or Grandchildren's) College Fund!

* Tax Benefits Grandfathered ... so NO Tax Change Risk!

* NO MARKET RISK – You KEEP the Gains!

Roth OR IUL "Super Roth"? IUL!

Page 188: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

In case you were wondering,many of the companies who

offer IUL are among the oldest

(over 100 to 150 years old),most stable, best rated,

ANDlargest financial servicescompanies in the world!

Page 189: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

In case you were wondering,many of the companies who

offer IUL are among the oldest

(over 100 to 150 years old),most stable, best rated,

ANDlargest financial servicescompanies in the world!

[Checks from Ins. Co.’s are a major reason

why many survived the Great Depression!]

Page 190: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

FINAL TRUTH

Indexed Life may be YOUR

LAST Chance Retirement!

Page 191: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy
Page 192: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

NET CASH VALUE – Saving Stage[NET Fees, Pre 59.5 Penalties and Taxes]

Age 45 PNT / Save $1,000 mo. for 20 years[Average Past 25, Thirty Year Periods (since 1953)]

Year Qualified IUL 5 60,918 57,747

6 74,989 74,913 10 138,667

164,919 15 271,882 324,799

20 416,619 569,405

Page 193: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

NET Retirement - Income StageStarting Age 66 / 35% MTR (pre/post retirement)

Year Qualified IUL (66) 21 54,000 54,000 NET

25 54,000 54,000

Page 194: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

NET Retirement - Income StageStarting Age 66 / 35% MTR (pre/post retirement)

Year Qualified IUL (66) 21 54,000 54,000 NET

25 54,000 54,000 30 BROKE! 54,000 40 0 54,000 45 0 54,000 50 0 54,000 (100) 55 0 54,000

Page 195: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

NET Cash Value and IRR

Year Qualified IRR IUL IRR

20 416,619 5.00% 569,405 7.66% 25 177,518 4.44% 547,239 8.13% 30 BROKE! 0% 551,109 8.48% 35 0 0% 609,981 8.79% 40 0 0% 759,719 9.03% 45 0 0% 1,053,434 9.21% 50 0 0% 1,645,896 9.37% 55 0 0% 2,909,552 9.54%

Page 196: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

10 Year S&P 500 IUL Gains NO Cap 16% Cap (per year) Actual 100% PR* 1983 5.06% 7.45% 1982 1.40% 5.97% 1981 2.86% 6.59% 1980 3.87% 7.17% 1979 1.34% 6.10%

Past 5 Yrs 2.91% 6.65%

1978 0.11% 5.40% 1977 0.87% 5.82% 1976 2.90% 6.84% 1975 0.48% 5.52% 1974 - 0.31% 5.17%

Past 10 Yrs 1.86% 6.20%

* Participation Rate

What IF the Stock Market / S&P “Tanks” for Years in a Row?

Page 197: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

10 Year S&P 500 IUL Gains NO Cap 16% Cap (per year) Actual 100% PR* 1983 5.06% 7.45% 1982 1.40% 5.97% 1981 2.86% 6.59% 1980 3.87% 7.17% 1979 1.34% 6.10%

Past 5 Yrs 2.91% 6.65%

1978 0.11% 5.40% 1977 0.87% 5.82% 1976 2.90% 6.84% 1975 0.48% 5.52% 1974 - 0.31% 5.17%

Past 10 Yrs 1.86% 6.20%

* Participation Rate

What IF the Stock Market / S&P “Tanks” for Years in a Row?

The average 10 year gain of the S&P

in an IUL the past 65 years is 9.05%.

[18% historical average cap]

Page 198: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

10 Year S&P 500 IUL Gains NO Cap 16% Cap (per year) Actual 100% PR* 1983 5.06% 7.45% 1982 1.40% 5.97% 1981 2.86% 6.59% 1980 3.87% 7.17% 1979 1.34% 6.10%

Past 5 Yrs 2.91% 6.65%

1978 0.11% 5.40% 1977 0.87% 5.82% 1976 2.90% 6.84% 1975 0.48% 5.52% 1974 - 0.31% 5.17%

Past 10 Yrs 1.86% 6.20%

* Participation Rate

What IF the Stock Market / S&P “Tanks” for Years in a Row?

The average 10 year gain of the S&P

in an IUL the past 65 years is 9.05%.

[18% historical average cap]

The worst stretch during that time was 1974 to 1983 when the S&P

10 year gains averaged 1.86% per yr.

Page 199: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

10 Year S&P 500 IUL Gains NO Cap 16% Cap (per year) Actual 100% PR* 1983 5.06% 7.45% 1982 1.40% 5.97% 1981 2.86% 6.59% 1980 3.87% 7.17% 1979 1.34% 6.10%

Past 5 Yrs 2.91% 6.65%

1978 0.11% 5.40% 1977 0.87% 5.82% 1976 2.90% 6.84% 1975 0.48% 5.52% 1974 - 0.31% 5.17%

Past 10 Yrs 1.86% 6.20%

* Participation Rate

What IF the Stock Market / S&P “Tanks” for Years in a Row?

The average 10 year gain of the S&P

in an IUL the past 65 years is 9.05%.

[18% historical average cap]

The worst stretch during that time was 1974 to 1983 when the S&P

10 year gains averaged 1.86% per yr.

But at an average (low) cap of 16%IUL would of averaged 6.20% per year – a gain that is 233% MORE!

Page 200: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

10 Year S&P 500 IUL Gains NO Cap 16% Cap (per year) Actual 100% PR* 1983 5.06% 7.45% 1982 1.40% 5.97% 1981 2.86% 6.59% 1980 3.87% 7.17% 1979 1.34% 6.10%

Past 5 Yrs 2.91% 6.65%

1978 0.11% 5.40% 1977 0.87% 5.82% 1976 2.90% 6.84% 1975 0.48% 5.52% 1974 - 0.31% 5.17%

Past 10 Yrs 1.86% 6.20%

* Participation Rate

What IF the Stock Market / S&P “Tanks” for Years in a Row?

The average 10 year gain of the S&P

in an IUL the past 65 years is 9.05%.

[18% historical average cap]

The worst stretch during that time was 1974 to 1983 when the S&P

10 year gains averaged 1.86% per yr.

But at an average (low) cap of 16%IUL would of averaged 6.20% per year – a gain that is 233% MORE!

This is because IUL KEEPSits prior annual gains so when

the market goes up again itBUILDS on those gains

instead of having to recover 1st!

Page 201: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

10 Year S&P 500 IUL Gains NO Cap 16% Cap (per year) Actual 100% PR* 1983 5.06% 7.45% 1982 1.40% 5.97% 1981 2.86% 6.59% 1980 3.87% 7.17% 1979 1.34% 6.10%

Past 5 Yrs 2.91% 6.65%

1978 0.11% 5.40% 1977 0.87% 5.82% 1976 2.90% 6.84% 1975 0.48% 5.52% 1974 - 0.31% 5.17%

Past 10 Yrs 1.86% 6.20%

* Participation Rate

What IF the Stock Market / S&P “Tanks” for Years in a Row?

The average 10 year gain of the S&P

in an IUL the past 65 years is 9.05%.

[18% historical average cap]

The worst stretch during that time was 1974 to 1983 when the S&P

10 year gains averaged 1.86% per yr.

But at an average (low) cap of 16%IUL would of averaged 6.20% per year – a gain that is 233% MORE!

This is because IUL KEEPSits prior annual gains so when

the market goes up again itBUILDS on those gains

instead of having to recover 1st!

Indexed Life =Retirement Security!

Page 202: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Indexed Life – KEEP the GAINS!

Page 203: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Retirement: Secure Pension = Better Sleep November 2, 2009

Study of 14,714 participants over 16 years found a sharp decrease in sleep disturbances in financially secure retirees.

“Where there is no proper pension level to guarantee

financial security beyond working age, retirement may

be followed by severe stress disturbing sleep even

more than before retirement.”

Page 204: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Qualified Plans(403b/401k/457/IRA/SEP/Roth)

Page 205: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Qualified Plans(403b/401k/457/IRA/SEP/Roth)

- Market Risk

Page 206: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Qualified Plans(403b/401k/457/IRA/SEP/Roth)

- Market Risk

- Future Tax Increases

Page 207: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Qualified Plans(403b/401k/457/IRA/SEP/Roth)

- Market Risk

- Future Tax Increases

- Taxes on Social Security

Page 208: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Qualified Plans(403b/401k/457/IRA/SEP/Roth)

- Market Risk

- Future Tax Increases

- Taxes on Social Security

= Sinking / Broke Retirement!

Page 209: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Indexed Life =

Retirement Peace of Mind!

Page 210: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Indexed Life =

Retirement Peace of Mind!

* Eliminate ALL Future ... - Increased Tax Rate Risk! - Stock Roller Coaster Anxiety!

Page 211: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Indexed Life =

Retirement Peace of Mind!

* Eliminate ALL Future ... - Increased Tax Rate Risk! - Stock Roller Coaster Anxiety!

* Feel confident about earning - and KEEPING – most Future Market Gains!

Page 212: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Indexed Life =

Retirement Peace of Mind!

* Eliminate ALL Future ... - Increased Tax Rate Risk! - Stock Roller Coaster Anxiety!

* Feel confident about earning - and KEEPING – most Future Market Gains!

* Enjoy Steady, Tax Free Income!

Page 213: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

This is the "tip of the iceberg" aboutthe MANY Indexed Life Benefits!

Page 214: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

"Twenty years from nowyou will be more

disappointed by thethings you didn't do thanby the ones you did do."

Mark Twain

Page 215: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Indexed Life Private PlanIs it Right for You?

Page 216: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Indexed Life Private PlanIs it Right for You?

If you are saving in a 401k, 403b, 457,SEP, Roth or IRA the answer is likely

YES!

Page 217: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Indexed Life Private PlanIs it Right for You?

If you are saving in a 401k, 403b, 457,SEP, Roth or IRA the answer is likely

YES!Let us help you answer that question and show you the difference in Pre

Retirement and Retirement Benefits and Income!

Page 218: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Many Retirees Cannot Meet Basic Needs!

Brandeis University Study / February 2009

"78% of retiring Americans may not

be able to meet basic expenses forthe remainder of their lives, ...

Page 219: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Many Retirees Cannot Meet Basic Needs!

Brandeis University Study / February 2009

"78% of retiring Americans may not

be able to meet basic expenses forthe remainder of their lives, ... ...today 1/3 have no money left over

after meeting essential expenses,...

Page 220: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

Many Retirees Cannot Meet Basic Needs!

Brandeis University Study / February 2009

"78% of retiring Americans may not

be able to meet basic expenses forthe remainder of their lives, ...

and younger people may be facing

an even bleaker financial futurefor their retirement years.”

...today 1/3 have no money left over after meeting essential expenses,...

Page 221: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy
Page 222: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy
Page 223: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy
Page 224: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

YOU HAVE A CHOICE!DON'T Become a Casualty

of the Looming BoomerRetirement (& TAX)

Catastrophe!

Page 225: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

YOU HAVE A CHOICE!DON'T Become a Casualty

of the Looming BoomerRetirement (& TAX)

Catastrophe!

It IS time to Save aSMARTER, BETTER Way!

Page 226: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

YOU HAVE A CHOICE!DON'T Become a Casualty

of the Looming BoomerRetirement (& TAX)

Catastrophe!

It IS time to Save aSMARTER, BETTER Way!

TAX FREE Indexed Life!

Page 227: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

"Even if you're onthe right track,

Page 228: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

"Even if you're onthe right track,

You'll get run over ifyou just sit there."

Will Rogers

Page 229: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy
Page 230: Risk-free, Tax-free Retirement Strategy

The Time is NOW toSave a BETTER Way!

Jerry Stonehouse781 749 3019

[email protected] MA