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Savage Garden: An Interview with the Vampire PodcastSeason 3 & Talamasca UpdatesNaomi and Kat return from their break to paw through the news so far surrounding Interview with the Vampire's third season and the forthcoming Talamasca TV series. Our intrepid duo discuss IWTV casting rumours, the brilliance of Sam Reid & Jacob Anderson and the shows award chances, how much we want to see an Interview with the Vampire Urban Decay collection, why it would be awesome if Talamasca was like the iconic British one series wonder Ultraviolet and our love for William Fichtner and Jason Schwartzman.(Recorded before the first...2025-07-041h 09
Safe Money Radio with Brad PistoleMaximizing Social Security: with former Deputy Commissioner of Social Security, Jason FichtnerThe retirement landscape is changing dramatically as we navigate the "Peak 65" era—where over 11,200 Americans are turning 65 daily in 2025, the highest rate in history. How prepared are we for this unprecedented demographic shift?Jason Fichtner, former Deputy Commissioner of Social Security and Executive Director of the Retirement Income Institute for the Alliance for Lifetime Income, brings his remarkable expertise to tackle some of retirement planning's most misunderstood concepts. Drawing from his experience overseeing Social Security's policies, Fichtner dismantles common misconceptions about claiming strategies, explaining why the difference between claiming at age 62 versus 70 represents a staggering 77% increase in li...2025-05-1154 minSafe Money Radio with Brad PistoleInterviewing America's Top Retirement Experts: Part 2The Horizons Conference by the American College of Financial Services gathers the world's best financial experts to share cutting-edge retirement strategies and revolutionary planning approaches with financial professionals.• Lindsay Lewis explores retirement challenges facing women, including healthcare expenses and the importance of HSAs as triple tax-free accounts• Jason Fichtner, former Deputy Commissioner of Social Security, explains why delaying benefits creates a 77% increase in monthly payments when waiting from age 62 to 70• Don Graves introduces housing wealth as the often-overlooked "fourth bucket" of retirement planning with 52 different strategies for tapping home equity without mandatory payments• Sophia Duffy di...2025-03-2846 min
Annuity InsightsThe Social Security AnnuityIn this episode, we discuss the nature of Social Security benefits as a fundamental annuity and how it can help people have a financially secure retirement when combined with personally owned annuities and other financial planning strategies.
Presented By:
Michael Finke, PhD, CFP®, Professor of Wealth Management, The American College of Financial Services.
Featuring:
Jason Fichtner, PhD, Chief Economist, Bipartisan Policy Center and Executive Director, Retirement Income Institute
Andrew Bigs, PhD, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
“Annuity Insights” is produced and owned by The American College of Finan...2025-03-1144 min
SharesEp. 25: Social Security in Retirement PlanningHost Steve Parrish, JD, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AEP® welcomes Jason Fichtner, PhD, an expert on Social Security and retirement policy, for a conversation on the current status and future of the popular and cornerstone benefit program. They cover the impact of the latest regulatory updates on Social Security, what may happen to benefits in the future, and how financial professionals can work with their clients to secure their retirement planning.
Find all episodes at TheAmericanCollege.edu/Shares.
2025-02-1828 min
Retire With StyleEpisode 156: Navigating The New Retirement LandscapeIn this episode, Wade and Alex welcome Jason Fichtner to discuss the evolving landscape of retirement income. They explore consumer perspectives on retirement, the importance of protected income strategies, and the generational shifts affecting retirement planning. Their conversation also delves into the decline of traditional pensions, insights on Social Security and Medicare, and the need for better communication regarding claiming strategies. The conversation also focuses on the evolving landscape of retirement income, focusing on the importance of annuities and social security as protected income sources. Listen now to learn more!
Takeaways
The concept of r...2024-12-1043 min
For Screen and CountryBlack Hawk DownWhat happens when you get Ridley Scott, the year 2001 and every single white male actor on the planet? Well, that's very specific so I guess you get Black Hawk Down. The guys discuss the confusion about all the similar faces and Ridley's noble attempt to make it easier for the viewers, they debate if there are any political opinions in the film and if they are drowned out by all the machismo and explosions, they discuss CGI usage in this movie versus now and much more.Next week: some German boys and a lot...2024-10-071h 26
Relocation LeaderGenerational Work Culture DifferencesIn this episode of Relocation Leader, Bill Larsen explains the concept of "Peak 65," a term coined by Jason Fichtner, referring to the significant number of baby boomers retiring by 2030. With over 12,000 U.S. workers reaching retirement age daily, the trend could result in a 2 million position gap, particularly affecting higher-level roles. Bill highlights the importance of knowledge transfer and training younger generations to mitigate impact and ensure organizational stability. Host Zac Turbes and Bill also discuss retention strategies, particularly those aimed at keeping seasoned contributors entering retirement age. Relocation Leader is...2024-08-0529 min
HerMoney with Jean ChatzkyAre Annuities A Good Investment? What They Are And Why Women Should Consider ThemWhen we think about our financial fears, one tops the list: Running out of money before we run out of time. According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, half of all US households are at risk of not having enough income to maintain their standards of living in retirement.The bottom line is that Americans have a problem and we know it. The good news is that we have the ability to fix this problem in our own individual lives, with tools we already have access to today. They’re called annuities, and more peop...2024-07-2449 min
That Annuity Show232 - Seeking Stable Growth - Designing The Next Generation of AnnuitiesJoin us as we revisit a panel discussion from Retiretech Vegas, April 2024 Seeking Stable Growth - Designing The Next Generation of Annuities In the past decade, interest in fixed-indexed annuities has surged, grabbing a substantial market share. With ongoing innovation in indices and shifts in the macroeconomic landscape, various crediting strategies have emerged. Looking ahead to 2024, amidst persistent high rates and market volatility, what transformations can we expect in our products? And, crucially, how should advisors adapt their recommendations to navigate this dynamic landscape? Moderator: Branislav Nikolic, The Index Standard Speakers: Bobby Samuelson, Life Innovators; Tamiko Toland, Toland Consulting; Jason F...2024-07-1935 min
“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man PodcastJason Fichtner: Understanding A Changing Retirement Landscape (TAM Classic)In this episode, The Annuity Man and Jason Fichtner discuss: Preparing for depletion Preaching to a hurricane Maximizing returns and minimizing risks The real danger zone Key Takeaways: There’s going to be depletion in combined trust funds in 2024. In response to this, you can delay claiming your social security until you absolutely need it, you can also save a little more - do anything to minimize the risk. People want a personal pension and a guaranteed paycheck for life, but they don’t want an...2024-07-1649 min
Cato AudioJune 2024Introduction: Caleb O. BrownBryan Caplan and Nolan Gray on the science and ethics of housing regulationJohan Norberg on why the free market will save the worldJason Fichtner and Rachel Greszler on how to confront the social security dilemmaPrashant Narang on what the US can learn from India’s confrontation with economic freedomExclusive: Nicholas Anthony on the challenges for banks within the cannabis industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-011h 08
Qualified OpinionsNew Tax Proposals Are Threatening Retirement PlansWith Social Security and Medicare set to become insolvent in less than 10 years, the federal government is becoming increasingly desperate for new sources of revenue. The new big idea is to raise money by ending the tax treatment of 401k and other tax-deferred retirement plans. Veronique de Rugy sits down with Jason Fichtner to discuss the threat this poses to America’s future retirement savings. Jason J. Fichtner is Chief Economist at the Bipartisan Policy Center and Executive Director of the Retirement Income Institute, Alliance for Lifetime Income. 2024-05-2955 min
ThinkAdvisor Perspectives PodcastA Conversation with Bipartisan Policy Center Chief Economist Jason Fichtner2024-05-1333 min
That Annuity Show217 - The Peak 65 Zone Is Here With Jason Fichtner217 - The Peak 65 Zone Is Here With Jason Fichtner Jason Fichtner, Chief Economist, Bipartisan Policy Center & Executive Director, Retirement Income Institute, Alliance for Lifetime Income joins us today to talk to us about his latest paper. Jason recently released the 2024 edition of “The Peak 65® Zone Is Here – Creating A New Framework For America’s Retirement Security". On our show, Jason Fichtner discusses this paper, the retirement income challenge, and the need for protected income strategies. He highlights the moment and the retirement challenges faced by the baby boomer generation. Fichtner emphasizes the transition from defined benefit to defined contribution plans and the...2024-03-2242 min
WCBS 880 All LocalA silver tsunami is headed our wayMore Americans are turning 65 this year than ever before. Newsline with Brigitte Quinn spoke with Jason Fichtner, Chief Economist at the Bipartisan Policy Center about how they are redefining what it means to reach retirement age.2024-03-0405 min
The Reel RejectsBLACK HAWK DOWN (2001) MOVIE REVIEW!! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!A HARROWING WAR EPIC FROM RIDLEY SCOTT!! Visit http://www.liquidiv.com & use Promo Code: REJECTS Visit https://www.babbel.com/Rejects to save 55%! Black Hawk Down Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejectsWith Josh Hartnett experiencing a renaissance in the likes of Oppenheimer & Black Mirror + Ridley Scott's Napoleon out now, Andrew Gordon & John Humphrey give their First Time Reaction, Breakdown, Commentary, and Spoiler Review for the epic war film based on actual events - starring Josh Hartnett (Lucky Number Slevin, Pearl Harbor, Sin City), Eric Bana (Hulk, Troy Star...2024-02-2038 min
Geek Girl Soup13.06: Battle of the AsteroidsRemember the summer of 1998? Wolf-Biederman vs a rock the size of Texas? That’s right. We were blessed with not one but two asteroid disaster movies: “Deep Impact” and “Armageddon”!If you’re into more “serious” apocalyptic fare, then you probably prefer “Deep Impact.” If you’re into summer tentpole blockbuster explosion-based apocalyptic flicks, then it’s “Armageddon” for you. Both have star-studded casts with Morgan Freeman, Téa Leoni, Robert Duvall, Elijah Wood, Vanessa Redgrave, and Maximillian Schell in “Deep Impact” and Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Isaacs, Ben Affleck, Will Patton, William Fichtner, Peter Stormare, Steve Buscemi, and Keit...2023-11-1854 min
The State of Retirement: Shaping the FutureEpisode 38: "From Paychecks for Work to Paychecks for Retirement:" Changing How We Think and Talk About About Retirement IncomeJason Fichtner, Vice President for Economic Policy, Bipartisan Policy Institute, and Senior Fellow, Alliance for Lifetime Income, shares some key takeaways from the Alliance's recent Protected Income Summit. How do we reimagine retirement planning, change the culture and conversation about retirement advice, and effectively communicate the importance of protected income?2023-05-3040 min
Bad Dads Film ReviewMidweek Mention... Black Hawk DownYou can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Ridley Scott's terrific depiction of the events of the Battle of Mogadishu kicks off Operations week as we watch 2001's BLACK HAWK DOWN. I thought I was being so clever picking this, with the disastrous events of Operation Gothic Serpent in which US troops extracted General Mohamed Farrah Aidid from the Somali capital at a terrible human cost providing the backdrop to a...2023-05-2432 min
I Watch More Movies Than YouHypnotic, Air, Eyes Without a Face (1960) Movie Review and Deep DivesHypnotic is in theaters now! The just released Robert Rodriquez passion project is about a detective that investigates a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret conspiratorial government program. Think Inception meets The Truman Show, and listen to our spoiler free movie review of Hypnotic to find out why! Ben Affleck, Alice Braga, JD Pardo, William Fichtner, and Freddy Kreuger.. I mean Jackie Earle Haley! MJ or Lebron!? Find out at the beginning of our Air (2023) movie review and deep dive! Air was directed by Ben Affleck, written by Alex Convery, and stars the infamous Matt D...2023-05-161h 57
D.C. Pension GeeksJason J. Fichtner, PhD - The Biggest Beltway ‘Hot Potato’It’s hardly news about Washington’s political polarization, and many Americans at least say they want more bipartisanship in government. Who better to speak on retirement topics than Fichtner, Vice President and Chief Economist with the Bipartisan Policy Center?Jason J. Fichtner joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff for a comprehensive discussion about 401(k)s, tax policy, Social Security benefits and confusion over the appropriate claiming age.2023-03-0834 min
WealthTech on DeckThe Top Three Trends Shaping Financial Services Today with Jack SharryToday, we're seeing three major trends shaping the financial services industry - the retirement of baby boomers, taxes, and the popularity of financial advice platforms. As these trends significantly impact how financial services companies deliver their products and services, what do these trends mean for the future of investors and the industry?In this episode, we flip the script as Matt Nollman, VP of Marketing at LifeYield, takes the host chair to talk with Jack Sharry as the guest. As Jack speaks with industry leaders on what they're working on to move the industry forward and their...2022-09-2025 minWealthTech on DeckMaking a Secure Retirement Possible with Jason FichtnerAccording to Alliance for Lifetime Income research, The Peak 65 Generation: Creating a New Retirement Security Framework, "With the U.S. experiencing the greatest retirement surge in its history, the country's public and private sector retirement systems have become obsolete. The old metaphor of the three-legged stool of retirement planning — employer pensions, personal savings, and Social Security — no longer holds. These demographic changes will have major implications for the country's fiscal finances and the retirement security for the boomer generation and the generations that follow."In this episode, Jack talks with Jason Fichtner, Vice President and Chief Economist at B...2022-08-3032 min
Full Cast And Crew'Heat' (1995)Michael Mann's 'Heat' is many things; intensely beloved Los Angeles crime saga, De Niro-and-Pacino-onscreen-together curiosity, technically brilliant filmmaking accomplishment, both genre-defining and genre-busting, a tour-de-force of casting, atour-de-force of acting, a tour-de-force of directing, writing, editing, production design, and score....it has enduring presence and continued influence. It's one of my top 3 favorite films and as such I've resisted doing it on the podcast because it contains the multitudes above. But a recent rewatch allowed me to appreciate some aspects of the film anew, and inspired this episode. I was particularly struck by the women of 'Heat', w...2022-08-301h 12
Trek am Dienstag – Der Star-Trek-PodcastLiaisons (TNG)27. September 1993: Die Enterprise nimmt drei iyaaranische Jumpsuit-Kollegen an Bord – Bill Pullman, Jason Alexander und William Fichtner – zwei von ihnen hochdekorierte Botschafter, die Deannas Leckermäulchen-Anwandlungen und Worfs Geduld an ihre Grenzen bringen. Indes bruchlandet Jean auf einem unwirtlichen Klasse-M-Planeten, wo er in ein Remake des klassischen Stephen-King-Romans "Misery" stolpert. In Deutschland: Indiskretionen, ausgestrahlt am 24. Juni 1994.2022-08-301h 41
The Great AntidoteJason Fichtner on Why You Should Save TodaySend us a textJason Fichtner, vice president and chief economist at the Bipartisan Policy Center, talks to us about retirement and saving strategies. He takes us through different types of savings accounts, why you should start saving today, and why you should start saving today. We also talk about starting to save later in life, how to save for and pay off big expenses, and social security considerations.Support the showNever miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.2022-07-1543 min
Happily Ever AftermathArmageddon (1998) with Meg Mezeske & Ryan SkonnordComing to the podcast with a formative pick, Meg is back with the '90s disaster epic Armageddon (1998). She also shares the evolution of her celebrity crushes. Seizing the opportunity to finally see it, Ryan joins the discussion as an armchair physicist. In defense of the animal cracker scene, Diana and Ryan share how they have equally silly relationship moments. Check out Meg's podcasts Indoorswomen (especially for more Armageddon talk, Episode 99—Fight Asteroids with Asteroids) and Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes. Learn more about all her projects from her website. Find her on Twitter @MegWritesWords @ind...2022-04-201h 14
That Annuity Show143 When Should Your Client Pay Off The Mortgage With Jason FichtnerShould your client pay off their mortgage as they head into retirement? Today, Jason Fichtner joins us again to talk about the risks inherent in answering this question with confidence. Jason is Vice President and Chief Economist at the Bipartisan Policy Center and Senior Fellow for the Alliance for Lifetime Income. Also, do you want to get regular updates on news about guests of our show? Go to https://thatannuityshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter. We hope you enjoy the show. Links mentioned today: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/person/jason-j-fichtner/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfichtner/ https://www.protectedincome.org/ab...2022-04-1441 min
This Week in ImmigrationEpisode 114: This Week in Immigration In this week’s episode, we’re discussing immigration and the workforce. Theresa Cardinal Brown will be joined by Jason Fichtner, Vice President and Chief Economist at BPC, to give an overview of labor and workforce trends. Julia Gelatt, Senior Policy Analyst at the Migration Policy Institute will then join to discuss immigration’s specific impact on the workforce and labor trends. 2022-02-2132 minThe Great AntidoteJason Fichtner on Social SecuritySend us a textJason Fichtner, the vice president and chief economist at the Bipartisan Policy Center, talks to us about social security, how it works, and the future of the program. Support the showNever miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.2022-02-1044 min
That Annuity Show132 Framing Retirement Planning Questions the Right Way With Jason FichtnerSomeone once told me that finding an answer is easy. Coming up with the right question is not. In a complex process like retirement planning, the questions our clients ask and those we ask of them can prove more powerful for the outcome than the answers we actually receive. Today, Jason Fichtner joins us to talk about the importance of framing retirement time questions properly to optimize decisions about taking Social Security. Jason is Vice President and Chief Economist at the Bipartisan Policy Center and Senior Fellow for the Alliance for Lifetime Income. Also, do you want to get regular...2022-01-2144 min“Fun With Annuities” The Annuity Man PodcastJason Fichtner: Understanding A Changing Retirement LandscapeIn this episode, The Annuity Man and Jason Fichtner discuss: Preparing for depletion Preaching to a hurricane Maximizing returns and minimizing risks The real danger zone Key Takeaways: There’s going to be depletion in combined trust funds in 2024. In response to this, you can delay claiming your social security until you absolutely need it, you can also save a little more - do anything to minimize the risk. People want a personal pension and a guaranteed paycheck for life, but they don’t want an annuity. That’s absurd, because that’s exactly what an annui...2021-12-1453 min
NoFM-RadioBETAMAX - Armageddon (1998)Betamax del 7 de mayo de 2021
El invitado de esta semana es Andrés "Boludo" Durán (@boludoduran) para hablar de uno de los blockbusters de los 90 que creó las bases de las películas de desastres y catapultó a Michael Bay como el director del cine de explosiones: Armageddon. Protagonizada por Bruce Willis, el héroe estadounidense por excelencia, y Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Michael Clarke Duncan, Owen Wilson, Peter Stormare, Steve Buscemi, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Isaacs y el government lapdog eterno William Fichtner. ¿Cómo ha envejecido una película que enaltece el espíritu del patrio...2021-05-071h 24
Mercatus Policy DownloadWhat Does Progressive Social Security Reform Look Like?Welcome to the Bridge Policy Download produced by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Today, we’re bringing you the audio from a recent webinar we held on social security and progressive reforms. In a new research paper, “An Analytical Framework for Strengthening Social Security,” leading expert Charles P. Blahous details a number of problems facing Social Security and how they can be addressed. Ben Ritz and Jason Fichtner joined Blahous for a discussion to provide insight into the framework and share their research findings. If you’d like to contact a s...2020-11-2456 min
The Source by DailyPaySetting the Rules for a Prosperous Financial FutureProfessor Jason Fichtner, a fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center and a Johns Hopkins senior lecturer, explains the thought processes of people’s interactions with money and how they can be changed to help people become more financially stable. He will discuss how our ability to be more financially aware through technology can aid in the decisions we make about money, and ways to frame the decision-making process regarding the amounts we have versus the amounts we need.2020-10-3029 min
The DanOMite PodcastEp-012 | 20 Years of Movies: 2002On this Episode of the DanOMite Podcast, Dan gets into movies from 2002. He continues on looking back on the movies from the past 20 years. Box Office Winner#1 Spiderman $403mStarring: Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, J K SimmonsDirector: Sam RaimiScreenwriter: David Koepp ---------------------------------------------------------------Best Picture WinnerChicagoStarring: Catherine Zeta-jones, Renee Zellweger, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, Taye Diggs, John C ReillyDirector: Rob MarshallScreenplay: Bill Condon ---------------------------------------------------------------Critically Acclaimed Metascore 80+The Pianist Metascore 85Starring: Adrien Brody Director: Roman PolanskiScreenplay: Ronald Harwood Also Check Out: Adaptation Metascore 83---------------------------------------------------------------Personal Favorites From 2002SpunA drug dealer introduces one of his customers, a 'speed freak', to t...2018-10-0129 min
We Hate MoviesEpisode 370 - ArmageddonOn this week's season finale, the gang brings the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza, and season eight, to a close with a discussion about one of the most ridiculous disaster movies of the 1990s, Armageddon! What's with this totally pointless Charlton Heston prologue? Why not just train astronauts to use a drill? And why does Rockhound need to be horny all the time? PLUS: Not even Frasier Crane could escape the dreaded Animal Cracker epidemic of 1998!
Armageddon stars Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Will Patton, Steve Buscemi, William Fichtner, Owen Wilson, Michael Clarke Duncan, Peter...2018-07-311h 50
Spoilers!Armageddon (1998)- Spoilers! #155Josh pays his punishment with a movie review of 1998's box office smash Armageddon.
When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman (Billy Bob Thornton) determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper (Bruce Willis), who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. (Ben Affleck), who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter (Liv Tyler), until the mission proves otherwise.
Release...2018-03-1258 min
Invasion of the RemakeRemaking Strange Days (1995)It's New Years Eve 1999. People's memories and experiences are being bought, sold, and traded as a commodity, almost like a a euphoric drug. A terrible murder has taken place that can rock the world, and its terrible secrets are in play. Bodies are mounting to keep this secret buried and Lenny Nero is at the center of it. Welcome to the first Invasion of the Remake of 2018! Happy New Year! To celebrate the New Year we look at Kathryn Bigelow's Strange Days (1995) which takes place on the eve of the new millennium where there is social unrest...2018-01-031h 42
What Were They Thinking?Pearl Harbor (w/Jason MacLeod)As the boys wrap up the Summer Flopbuster/Lackluster season, they take on another Michael Bay film in the form of the ungodly long 180-minute wankfest - Pearl Harbor. Nathan, Brendan and special guest Jason MacLeod talk about everything from the movie taking nearly 90 minutes to get to the actual attack, the return of WWTT alums Michael Shannon, William Fichtner, Jen Garner and Cuba Gooding Jr, that whole love triangle thing, the vast amount of historical inaccuracies and of course - Jon Voight as President Roosevelt.
Also: listen in for a clue in this episode regarding the next great film t...2017-08-311h 30
Jason and Todd Talk Through Lousy FilmsJason and Todd Talk Through Lousy Films (Episode 26)[[:encoded, "The Perfect Storm is this episode's journey the boys must take. They talk about their love for William Fichtner, and break down the work of Wolfgang Peterson as well as talk about jet lag and fiction made by children. An hour in, Jason realizes the movie he picked was much too long. Luckily, because of a perfect storm of technical problems, Jason is super happy when they have to cut the movie short...a first for the show!"]]2015-06-301h 52