Podcast Episodes

The Hidden Costs of Whole Life Insurance

Season 1 Episode 358

For many people, an approach that incorporates whole life insurance has become part of their broader retirement strategy. Is that a good way to go? That’s what David McKnight addresses in this episod…

Published on 10 hours ago

Why You Should Replace Your Bonds with an Annuity

Season 1 Episode 357

In this episode of The Power of Zero Show, host David McKnight discusses why it may make sense to replace the bonds in your retirement portfolio with a Fixed Index Annuity, and how doing so could lea…

Published on 1 week ago

Where Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman Fit and Where They Don't

Season 1 Episode 356

David sits down with John Manganaro to unpack the advice of financial gurus like Dave Ramsey and Suze Orman. While their guidance has helped countless Americans get out of debt, David explains why th…

Published on 2 weeks ago

If A.I. Leads to Universal Basic Income, How High Will Taxes Have to Go to Pay for It?

Season 1 Episode 355

David explains why A.I. could make Universal Basic Income (UBI) a reality sooner than you think. As machines take over more jobs—especially white-collar ones—we may need a new safety net just to keep…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Social Security and Medicare Trustees Just Dropped a Bombshell (New Dates for Insolvency)

Season 1 Episode 354

David starts by talking about the apocalyptic headwinds facing Social Security and Medicare and what it means for your retirement plan.

The Social Security and Medicare trust funds are projected to b…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Five Mathematical Reasons to Delay Retirement by Five Years

Season 1 Episode 353

How could postponing your retirement by just five years transform your retirement picture? David McKnight shares mathematical reasons that could help. 

Reason #1 is compounding. As David explains, “W…

Published on 1 month ago

Vanguard--4 to 5% Stock Market Growth Over Next 10 Years (Should You Change Your Retirement Strategy?)

Season 1 Episode 352

In this episode of the Power of Zero Show, David McKnight looks at headlines, such as those from Vanguard, BlackRock or Morningstar, that have predicted a dismal forecast for stock market returns ove…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Should You Take Social Security Early Given the Scary Trust Fund Report?

Season 1 Episode 351

The 2025 Social Security Trustees Report is out and the news is bleak. This episode of the Power of Zero Show looks at the potential repercussions if nothing changes by 2033.

If things don't improve,…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Vindication of Indexed Universal Life and Fixed Indexed Annuities: What the Ernst & Young Study Finally Proves

Season 1 Episode 350

Ernst & Young recently came out with a new updated study, which is likely to scandalize mainstream financial experts like they did with their 2021 study.

Back then, they asked the question, “Is the s…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can Republicans Actually Make the Trump Tax Cuts Permanent?

Season 1 Episode 349

President Trump’s proposed Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), which has been getting everyone’s attention of late, is the topic of this episode of The Power of Zero Show. 

Host David McKnight points out that …

Published on 2 months ago