Tom Hegna: Talking The Annuity Talk & Walking The Annuity Walk

In this episode, The Annuity Man and Tom Hegna discuss:  There are no second chances in retirement  Why the bond market is down right now  Annuities should be bought and not sold  Investing wisely into cryptocurrency    Key Takeaways:  When it comes to retirement, there's no dress rehearsal; there are no second chances. We need to get it right the first time. That's why you must have at least your basic living expenses covered with a guaranteed lifetime.  Inflation is at 9%, yet we got a 30-year bond under 3%. That could mean that the bond market, the smartest market in the world, sees something really bad on the horizon.  People don't think about what would happen if they died or if the market stays down; somebody needs to stimulate them. However, it remains true that annuities should be bought and not sold. Put only 1% of your portfolio into cryptocurrency. It won't hurt a bit if it goes to zero, it won't hurt a bit, but if it gets huge, it'll help a lot.    "Retirement is about income; it's not about assets. As a minimum in retirement, you should cover your basic living expenses with guaranteed lifetime income… " —  Tom Hegna.   Connect with Tom Hegna: Website: https://tomhegna.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomhegna  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomHegnaSpeaks/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomhegnaspeaks  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/retirehappynow/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/tomhegna    Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: [email protected]  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!