David Smart discusses the importance of ensuring a lifetime income  

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David Smart, CEO of Smart Benefit Group, discusses the importance of ensuring a lifetime income for retirement. David explains that lifetime income, like a Social Security check, provides a reliable source of funds that one can count on every month. They delve into strategies to help clients achieve sustainable income that they can never outlive, filling the gap often present in retirement planning. 

Lifetime income is a critical component of retirement planning, providing a reliable and steady stream of income that individuals can depend on for the rest of their lives.  

David highlighted the significance of ensuring lifetime income by utilizing strategies such as income annuities. These financial products are designed to provide a guaranteed income stream for individuals, even into their later years. By incorporating income annuities into retirement planning, individuals can mitigate the risk of outliving their savings and have peace of mind knowing that they have a consistent source of income for the duration of their retirement. 

Furthermore, he explained how mortality studies conducted by life insurance companies enable them to accurately predict life expectancies and create mortality credits. These credits contribute to the stability and reliability of income annuities, ensuring that individuals receive their income for as long as they live. With advancements in technology and financial products, individuals can now leverage income annuities to protect their income against market volatility, inflation, and the risk of outliving their savings. 

David said: “Retirement is like a jigsaw puzzle; how the pieces fit together determines the quality of one’s retirement years. At Smart Benefit Group, we take a holistic approach, focusing on financial security, health, freedom of choice, and estate planning to provide a stress-free retirement.”
 

Overall, the discussion with David underscores the importance of incorporating lifetime income strategies into retirement planning. By securing a reliable and steady stream of income that individuals can count on for the rest of their lives, they can achieve financial security and peace of mind throughout their retirement years. 

About David Smart 

With over 20 years of experience in financial services, David has focused for the last 12 years on providing retirement planning services. His approach is guided by the golden rule of treating others as we would like to be treated. He prioritizes understanding the needs of his clients before seeking to be understood. 

 Learn More: https://www.smartbenefitgroupllc.com/ 

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