Are you interested in a tax-free account that will help you work towards your retirement goals? 

In this episode, Barry Watts and Eric Burlison, Tax Strategists and Retirement Designers,  take a look at a type account that not many people are aware of and dissect it to help you fully grasp how it works! The Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP) can help you save tax free money for your retirement goals! 

In this episode we discuss:

• How the tax code is our friend, not our enemy  
• How the LIRP works 
• Barry’s own personal use of an LIRP 
• Contributions and fees associated with an LIRP 
• And more!

Tune in now to discover how you could be setting money into a tax-free account and get on the right track toward your retirement goals 

Resources: SavingYouTaxes.com | J. Barry Watts | Eric Burlison

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Do you understand how annuities work? Do you have negative feelings attached to annuities? We are here to help you answer your questions! 

In this episode, Barry Watts and Eric Burlison dive into conversations about annuities and how they can be used to benefit you. They aim to provide you with information that will help you break down your negative feelings toward annuities! 

In this episode we discuss:

• The three different types of annuities  
• How taxes work when it comes to annuities 
• The typical lengths of annuity contracts 
• Safety when it comes to annuities  
• And more!

Tune in now and join us in conversation as we break down annuities and provide you with information that will help you understand them better. 

Resources: SavingYouTaxes.com | J. Barry Watts | Eric Burlison

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Have you ever wondered what someone in the financial industry does with their own accounts? 

In this episode, Barry Watts and Eric Burlison discuss Barry’s experience in the financial industry and Barry shares some of the things he does personally to get the most out of his own accounts while protecting his assets from the downside.

In this episode we discuss:

• How money managers get paid 
• Why money managers attempt to mimic the S&P 500 or another index.
• A simple tool to figure out how fast your money will grow: The Rule of 72 
• Barry’s personal experience as an investor
• And more!

Tune in now as Barry uncovers the rules he lives by personally in order to achieve the best performance on his own accounts. 

Resources: SavingYouTaxes.com | J. Barry Watts | Eric Burlison

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Trying to fill a bucket that has holes in it is impossible and extremely frustrating.

In this episode, Barry Watts and Eric Burlison discuss how your financial bucket is constantly leaking through four main holes, and what you can do to address and fix each of them.

In this episode we will discuss:

• What the four main holes in your financial bucket are
• How taxes can empty your bucket
• Fees that make it harder to fill your bucket
• Market risk tools that can be used to stop a leak
• Health care as a hole in your bucket
• And more!

Tune in now to discover how you can plan to stop your bucket from leaking! 

Resources: SavingYouTaxes.com | J. Barry Watts | Eric Burlison

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Retirement is like a mountain and it’s the coming down the mountain that is the scary part. 

In this episode, Barry Watts and Eric Burlison discuss how your retirement is like climbing and descending a mountain, and what you should be doing to plan for that journey. 

In this episode you will learn:

• Why retirement is like a mountain — especially as you’re planning and saving 
• The two methods of planning for retirement
• How we can help you reduce taxes in retirement
• And more!

Tune in now to discover how you can plan your climb and descent of Mt. Retirement for a successful trip!

Resources: SavingYouTaxes.com | J. Barry Watts | Eric Burlison

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Ready to sell a highly appreciated asset, but worried about your tax bill? 

In this episode, Barry Watts and Eric Burlison are joined by tax strategist Bruce Jones of Tax Wealth. Having been in the financial industry for nearly 50 years, Bruce shares his expertise on mitigating your taxes when it comes to selling highly appreciated assets.

In this episode you will learn:

• The two things you can do with your taxes to save you money
• The process of mitigating tax from a client with big capital gain
• How the deferral approach works in tax planning
• What the are two financial instruments and principles 
• The risks involved with tax planning
• And more!

Tune in to discover how you can mitigate your tax bills with Bruce Jones! 

Resources: SavingYouTaxes.com | J. Barry Watts

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Business owners: how would you like to put away six figures and get a tax deduction for doing so? 

In this episode, J. Barry Watts dives into segregated asset plans (SAPs), revealing the tax and financial savings you could gain as a business owner for retirement. Discover how your entire family can benefit from this type of plan and the incredibly low tax rate that comes with it.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What an SAP is and how you can take advantage as a business owner
• How an SAP could benefit your business
• How your taxes could be reduced if you utilize an SAP
• The benefits for your family and your business
• And more!

Tune in to discover the details of SAPs and how they could save you huge money in taxes!

Resources: SavingYouTaxes.com | J. Barry Watts 

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Would you like to be able to make a hefty tax deductible contribution to your retirement plan this year? 

Today, Barry Watts and Eric Burlison discuss tax deductions, introducing many ideas and processes when it comes to putting money into your own plan as a business owner. 

In this episode you will learn:

• What a tax credit is and how it differs from a tax deduction
• The different types of retirement planning
• What a cash balance pension plan is and how it works
• The difference between a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan
• And more!

Tune in to discover how you can receive big deductions when putting money into your own retirement plan as a business owner! 

Resources: SavingYouTaxes.com | J. Barry Watts 

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Decreasing a gain may sound counterintuitive, but decreasing capital gains can actually save you money in taxes. 

In this episode, Barry Watts and Eric Burlison dive into capital gains and possible strategies to decrease this tax. Discover the impact this can have on your taxes along with depreciation and appreciation.

In this episode you will learn:

• What capital gain is
• How taxes influence and are influenced by capital gain
• How depreciation and appreciation impact your capital gain
• How you can utilize the general power of attorney
• And more!

Tune in to discover tax savings and capital gain decreasing strategies!

Resources: SavingYouTaxes.com | J. Barry Watts | Eric Burlison

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How much are you currently losing from taxes? How much would you have to earn to keep that money?

In this episode, Barry Watts is joined by Eric Burlison to discuss the importance of saving the money you earn instead of paying it in taxes. They dive into how taxes can influence your true earnings and how saving the money you’ve already made is better than making more money.  

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why saving the money you already make is better than earning more money
• The benefits of employing tax strategies
• Tax strategies that can save you money
• How you can save more
• And more!

Tune in to learn why you should focus on saving money in taxes vs. earning more money.

Resources: SavingYouTaxes.com

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