Episode 281: Is IUL the Dream Investment that Doug Andrew Claims?

Doug Andrew called the IUL a dream investment, but is it the silver bullet retirement account he claims it to be?  David goes through Doug Andrew’s controversial remarks about IULs, and explains why he politely disagrees with his one-size-fits-all approach to index universal life. David explains why the 4% rule is a very expensive way to pay for retirement.  He reveals why it's much more economical to guarantee your living expenses with a lifetime income annuity.  If you only utilize the IUL, you will dramatically underperform the stock market over time. Furthermore, you won't be taking advantage of all the unique benefits each of the tax-free alternatives the IRS tax code affords you. The IUL should only be used as a complement to all these other streams of tax-free income, not a replacement for them. David goes through the characteristics that make the IUL a unique investment avenue. Would you rather adopt a retirement approach where you put every last dime of your retirement saving...