Jay Jackson | 03-21-26

Steve Moore discusses the intersection of political integrity and financial longevity with guest Jay Jackson of Abacus Financial Management. The conversation begins with a defense of voter ID laws, framing them as a common-sense measure to protect the value of legal votes, before pivoting to the economic realities facing aging Americans. Jackson highlights a critical shift in retirement planning, noting that a 65-year-old today has a 50% probability of living to age 90, necessitating strategies that account for a much longer lifespan than previously expected. To combat market volatility and provide liquidity, he introduces the concept of life settlements, where individuals can sell their life insurance policies for immediate cash to fund their retirement or heirs.