{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Does "Safe Money" Actually Mean?","description":" \ud83c\udfc8 Don\u2019t fumble your retirement - get your financial game plan at http:\/\/bookachatwithjohn.net  Everyone says they want their money to be \u201csafe,\u201d but almost nobody defines that word the same way. Today, John is joined by special guest Tim Higgins, CFP\u00ae, CPA, Managing Partner at North Point, to break down what safe money really means and whether your definition of \u201csafe\u201d holds up in the real world. \u201cSafe\u201d sounds simple, but when it comes to retirement, the real question is whether your money is positioned to do what you need it to do. Here\u2019s some of what we discuss in this episode: \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Defining Safe: Many people equate safety with simply avoiding losses \ud83d\udcca Evidence Matters: Research can provide a stronger foundation than chasing individual investments \ud83d\udcb5 Sustainable Income: True safety includes knowing whether your money can support your lifestyle \ud83d\udea7 Guardrails: Flexible spending rules can help a retirement plan adapt when markets change \ud83d\udcb0 Cash Risk: Holding too much cash can create long-term purchasing power problems \ud83d\udcac Clear Communication: Good planning starts with listening, questions, and shared expectations More about Tim Higgins, CFP\u00ae, CPA\/PFS, CGMA https:\/\/northpoint-wealth.com\/meet-our-partners\/tim-higgins\/ Get in touch: Phone: 661-775-3704 Book an appointment with us: http:\/\/bookachatwithjohn.net   Get in touch with us: https:\/\/mearsmoney.com\/   Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PmcOPM Check out John\u2019s FREE Books: https:\/\/je9gekmc.pages.infusionsoft.net\/ ","author_name":"The Red Zone Retirement Program","author_url":"http:\/\/mearsmoney.com\/","html":"