2026 Valentine's Day Special

Are you sure you’re seeing your retirement plan from every angle—or could you be missing some costly blind spots? On this episode of The Big Picture Retirement Show, host Reid Abedeen digs deep into the realities of income planning, tax strategies, and the tricky balance between offense and defense in your financial life. With decades of experience—and some surprising stories from the field—Reid and Mark Elliott reveal why most retirees fear running out of money more than anything else, and just how crucial it is to proactively plan your retirement instead of reacting to the latest curveball.Curious if you’re making the right moves with your IRA or 401(k? Wondering if Roth conversions are right for you, or how to navigate the shifting landscape of tax laws? Get ready for candid insights, real-life examples, and a taste of the upcoming book “The Mathematics of Retirement.” From the emotional side of retirement to strategies that might help you squeeze every drop from your hard-earned savings, this episode teases out what you’ll need—but doesn’t spill all the secrets. Listen in and find out why a 15-minute strategy call could change your financial future, and what’s coming next for Reid and the Safeguard team.