TFD Retire Ready Inc.

02/27/2026

After reviewing another pension this week, I’m reminded of something important…

Most educators focus on their years of service.
Very few focus on their income drop percentage.

Retirement isn’t about the date.
It’s about the income gap.

If you're within 10 years of retirement, now is the time to run the numbers.

Message me if you’d like a complimentary pension review.

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02/24/2026

💡 Retirement Truth:

If your investment drops 50%,
you don’t need 50% to recover…

You need 100%.

That’s why protecting the downside is just as important as chasing growth.

The goal isn’t just accumulation —
it’s reliable income.

Want to see how this applies to your 403(b) or pension plan?
Let’s talk.

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02/22/2026

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Most educators are surprised when they see their actual projected retirement income.

If you're unsure whether you're Tier 1 or Tier 2 — that’s usually the first place we start.

What’s your biggest retirement concern right now?

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02/22/2026

📉 The Retirement Income Gap Most Educators Don’t See Coming…

If you’re earning $85,000–$100,000 today, your retirement income could drop 20–30% — before taxes.

The real question isn’t:
“When can I retire?”

It’s:
Will my income stay the same when I do?

Most teachers don’t calculate their personal income gap until it’s too late.

If you’d like to see your projected numbers, comment “REVIEW” or send me a message.

Retirement should be planned — not guessed.

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10/05/2023

Fast Fact: The “Cash Surrender Value: is the cash amount you would get if you voluntarily terminate coverage before a policy becomes payable by death or maturity. The amount is the cash value stated in the policy, minus a surrender charge, any outstanding loans and interest on those loans. The cash value represents the savings component of a life insurance policy, since you can access the money relatively quickly if you need to.

10/04/2023

With Life Insurance the beneficiary is the individual who receives proceeds from a life insurance policy at the death of the insured. A beneficiary who is less than 18 years old must be represented by a legal guardian or a public official. Anyone can be named as a beneficiary.

10/03/2023

Around 65% of adults that don’t have life insurance say they don’t know how to buy a policy or aren’t sure what life insurance is right for them.

10/02/2023

Final expense insurance is a perfect alternative to traditional life insurance because it is more affordable, no medical exam is required, and premiums will not increase over time.

09/29/2023

Genius is the ability to put into effect what is on your mind. -F. Scott Fitzgerald

09/28/2023

A “Fixed Period Option” is the option in a life insurance policy that makes death benefit payments for a set length of time. The death benefit is left on deposit with the insurance company and accrues interest. The life insurance company makes payments of the specified amount until the benefit and interest run out.

09/27/2023

A joint first-to-die policy is a life insurance policy that provides coverage for two people and makes payment to the survivor as soon as the first person dies. This policy is often used to cover estate tax expenses.