What does financial independence really mean in retirement? In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander shares a practical retirement checklist to help you prepare for life after work. Learn how to evaluate whether you’ve saved enough, create retirement income, optimize your Social Security claiming strategy, understand Medicare enrollment, prepare for rising healthcare and long-term care costs, and build a retirement plan designed around income, growth, and risk management.

Every major retirement decision comes with one important question: When? In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander discusses the timing decisions that can have a lasting impact on your financial future, including when to claim Social Security, when required minimum distributions (RMDs) begin, when Roth conversions may make sense, and how the order of retirement account withdrawals can influence your long-term tax strategy.

Whether you’re approaching retirement or already there, this episode offers practical retirement planning insights to help you make more informed decisions about your income, taxes, and legacy.

The SpaceX IPO is making headlines, but is it the right investment for you? In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander explains how IPOs work, why the SpaceX debut has generated so much attention, and what investors should consider before buying. He also explores the risks, historical IPO performance, Nasdaq 100 inclusion, and how retirement investors can evaluate high-growth opportunities within the context of a diversified portfolio.

The stock market continues to reach new highs, but rising interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and increased volatility are causing many investors to question what comes next. In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander discusses retirement income planning strategies that may help retirees and those nearing retirement protect a portion of their savings, manage risk, and create more dependable income. He also explores ways to evaluate portfolio risk, address sequence of returns risk, and position your retirement plan for an uncertain market environment.

Financial scams in 2026 are more advanced than ever, with AI, deepfakes, and social engineering creating new risks for investors and families. In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander breaks down the most common financial scams 2026 has to offer, including deepfake impersonations, employment scams, romance fraud, and digital arrest schemes.

Learn why these scams are so effective, the warning signs to watch for, and practical steps you can take to protect your identity, accounts, and savings.