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Top Gun Retirement Show

Top Gun Retirement Show

By: Alan Kifer
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Join host of the Top Gun Retirement Show Alan Kifer in discovering need-to-know retirement concepts that are affecting Americans today. The Baby Boomer population (born between 1946 and 1964) in America alone exceeds 100 million. About 20 million have turned 72 and have begun the process of taking Mandatory Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from their Tax-Defined Retirement accounts: IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457s, SEPS. This forced annual liquidation will continue to cause increasing stress to the financial markets.

On the show, Alan, a 31+ year experienced financial advisor, shares how we can win at retirement despite the coming uncertainties. He holds degrees/certificates in all eight special disciplines in financial planning, is an internationally-recognized speaker, author and educator, and also the creator of Succeeding at the Business of Retirement.

Main Stage presentations include Harvard Business School and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point along with numerous television segments on Fox, CBS, ABC and NBC.

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Episodes
  • Protect Your Retirement From Global Unrest

    Protect Your Retirement From Global Unrest
    Mar 29 2026

    Alan reminds us of the importance of having a strong, protected retirement plan can, in many ways, insulate your retirement from geopolitical events such as those going on now. He also covers how helpful and productive if could be to take a practice or mini retirement before you launch the real thing. He concludes with a conversation on proper estate planning for today and then answering some retirement related questions.

    Reach Alan at 800-779-3319.

    Top Gun Financial Planning

    Support the show: https://www.alankifer.com/

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    51 mins
  • The Reality of Retirement

    The Reality of Retirement
    Mar 24 2026

    Alan debunks common myths of retirement such as needing less money, Social Security covering mostly everything, and taxes being lower. He brings retirement planning back to reality. Alan also addresses the new line of thinking and strategies that have emerged since the non-spousal stretch IRA was eliminated in 2020 and he discusses a good proactive approach pre-RMD age.

    Reach Alan at 800-779-3319.

    Top Gun Financial Planning

    Support the show: https://www.alankifer.com/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    51 mins
  • Behavioral Finance and Retirement

    Behavioral Finance and Retirement
    Mar 15 2026

    Alan Kifer reminds us when it comes to money, emotions can lead us astray. Fear of missing out, anxiety over losses—these feelings often drive our choices, making us act against our best interests. That’s why understanding behavioral finance is crucial. It helps you recognize when your instincts are steering you wrong and guides you back on track. Alan dives into the psychology behind financial decisions and how a coach can help you navigate the tricky waters of retirement planning.

    Reach Alan at 800-779-3319.

    Top Gun Financial Planning

    Support the show: https://www.alankifer.com/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    52 mins
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