David Meche has been helping families in Louisiana retire for over 30 years. Each week, he shares the wisdom he has gained through his experience to help you build a plan for a successful retirement.
Why Are So Many Retirees Turning to Annuities Right Now?
Why are annuity sales hitting record highs when most Americans still aren't sure what an annuity actually is? In this episode of Your Retirement, David Meche cuts through the confusion surrounding one of retirement planning's most misunderstood tools. He explains the differences between variable annuities, fixed annuities, and fixed index annuities, along with where each may or may not fit into a retirement strategy. David also discusses guaranteed income, Social Security concerns, market risk, liquidity, healthcare costs, and the importance of building a retirement income plan that addresses both growth and protection. If the word "annuity" has ever made you uneasy, this conversation offers a practical look at the facts behind the headlines.
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6 Oct 2026
Could Your Retirement Plan Survive a Social Security Reduction?
If Social Security benefits are reduced in the future, how much of your retirement plan is prepared to handle the gap? In this episode of Your Retirement, David Meche explores growing concerns surrounding Social Security's long-term outlook and what retirees can do today to prepare. He discusses income planning, inflation, taxes, Medicare costs, spousal benefits, and the importance of creating multiple streams of retirement income. David also explains how tax-deferred savings, Roth strategies, and proactive planning may help retirees navigate an uncertain future. When retirement depends on more than one source of income, having a plan that accounts for the unexpected becomes increasingly important.
Schedule a complimentary and comprehensive look at your retirement portfolio and learn your risk number with Meche and Associates at (337) 983-1014 or click here (https://mecheassociates.com/contact/):
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8 Sept 2026
Why Is Spending Money in Retirement Harder Than Saving It?
You've spent decades learning how to save money, but has anyone ever taught you how to spend it in retirement? In this episode of Your Retirement, David Meche explores one of retirement's biggest challenges: turning a lifetime of savings into a reliable income stream. He discusses the psychological shift from accumulation to decumulation, why many retirees struggle to spend the money they've worked so hard to save, and how creating predictable income can help bring clarity and confidence to retirement spending. David also explains how different income sources, including Social Security, pensions, annuities, and investment accounts, can work together to support a long-term retirement strategy tailored to your needs.
Schedule a complimentary and comprehensive look at your retirement portfolio and learn your risk number with Meche and Associates at 225-258-2112 or click here (https://mecheassociates.com/contact/):
Want to sign up for David’s next seminar? Sign up (https://mecheassociates.com/events/) today.
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