The Power of Zero Podcast

David McKnight takes a closer look at Suze Orman’s take on annuities – and at why she recommends her audience avoid them at all costs. Suze Orman labels the 5.4% compounded annual rate of growth one of her audience members (Janet) has had over the...

This episode looks at whether you qualify or not for the $200 billion Social Security benefits approved by the U.S. Congress. Host David McKnight shares that, with the current status quo, the Social Security Trust Fund is on pace to go bust by 2033....

In this episode, host David McKnight tackles a question about the tax bracket at which you should stop contributing to the Roth IRA and start contributing to the traditional IRA. The inspiration for this episode was a recent episode of The Money Guy...

David McKnight looks at a recent study on retirees that seems to tell a different story compared to what many people in the U.S. tend to believe.  Americans often view guaranteed lifetime income annuities skeptically – they’re perceived as a...

The episode explores whether the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will move the needle when it comes to the U.S. debt crisis. Some people see DOGE as the bold move America needs to solve its looming debt crisis. Elon Musk believes...

The episode kicks off with David McKnight sharing his view of the guru’s approach: “to go about half an inch deep and ten miles wide.” David discusses a sort of clash that financial planning gurus are creating by trying to attract — or even...