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Will You Work in Retirement Because You Want To — or Because You Have To?

Will You Work in Retirement Because You Want To — or Because You Have To?

May 19, 20251 min read

Will You Work in Retirement Because You Want To — or Because You Have To?

A shocking number of Americans plan to keep working into retirement — not by choice, but by necessity.

If your only income stream is a 401(k) or Social Security, you may find yourself forced back to work when the market dips or inflation hits.

The solution? Start building multiple income streams now — especially those that are tax-free and independent of the stock market.

Key Strategies Brent Covers:

  • Use IULs to create tax-free retirement income

  • Tap into living benefits if illness strikes

  • Structure your plan so you work because you want to — not because you have to

Retirement isn’t an age. It’s a financial condition. And you get to define the terms.

“Retirement is freedom. If you're still working at 70, it should be because you love what you do — not because you’re out of options.” — Brent Buffone

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What’s the difference between term life and cash value life insurance?

Term life provides coverage for a fixed period (e.g., 20 or 30 years) and typically has no payout if you outlive the term. Cash value life insurance, like Indexed Universal Life (IUL), builds savings over time and allows you to access your money later — even while you're still alive.

Can I really access money from a life insurance policy before I die?

Yes — with certain policies like IULs that offer living benefits. You can access funds in cases of chronic, critical, or terminal illness, and even use the policy as a tax-free retirement income source.

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