Zero is Your Hero: Protecting Principal While Growing Assets

15/08/2025 29 min

                    Zero is Your Hero: Protecting Principal While Growing Assets

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Episode Synopsis


In this week’s episode of Retirement Your Way, hosts Bradley and Madison Hardin join Matt McClure to explore how retirees can build wealth safely while protecting what they’ve worked so hard to earn.
From market downturns that can derail retirement plans to the fear many people have of outliving their savings, the Hardins explain why accumulation strategies need to balance both growth and protection. They dive into fixed indexed annuities (FIAs)—how they’ve evolved beyond “your grandfather’s annuity”—and why these tools can deliver market-like returns without the risk of losing your principal.
The show also features a fun round of Right or Wrong, where common retirement myths get busted, plus practical tips for creating a personal income stream you can never outlive.
Whether you’re in the retirement red zone or already enjoying your golden years, this episode will give you insights on how to grow your nest egg while sleeping soundly at night.
Schedule your free, no-obligation consultation with Bradley and Madison Hardin today. Call (386) 977-9684 or visit PlanRetirementYourWay.com to start building your plan.
 
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About the Hosts:Bradley serves as an Investment Advisor Representative and Registered Social Security Analyst. Madison is a licensed life and health insurance agent and also a Registered Social Security Analyst.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) - Welcome to Retirement Your Way(00:01:38) - In the Elevator With Bradley and Madison Hardin(00:02:55) - Bradley: How to Get to Your Retirement Money(00:06:34) - Planning for Retirement With Annuities and Stock Funds(00:15:27) - Right or Wrong? Pension Plans and Annuities(00:18:33) - Retirement Investment: No Risk, No Reward(00:20:52) - Right or Wrong: Your Retirement Plan(00:22:58) - Bradley and Lisa: Diversified Retirement Plans