Rethinking Retirement: Cash Flow, Longevity, and Creating Your Own Pension (Ep. 20)
Fri Dec 05 2025
Many people spend decades focused on growing their wealth, but few stop considering how that wealth will sustain their lifestyle once the paychecks stop.
In this episode of The Tempus Podcast, hosts Robert Schlesinger and Daniel Paikin discuss transitioning from accumulating assets to generating dependable retirement income. They explain why cash flow matters more than net worth, how to plan for longer lifespans, and how to build guaranteed income streams that create financial peace of mind.
Key Takeaways:
The mindset shift from building net worth to managing cash flow in retirement
How longevity magnifies every other financial risk
Why living off interest alone can create tax inefficiencies and uncertainty
The concept of “buffer assets” to manage market volatility during retirement
How to create your own pension using Social Security, annuities, and guaranteed income strategies
And more!
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LinkedIn: Daniel Paikin, RICP®
LinkedIn: Robert Schlesinger
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Many people spend decades focused on growing their wealth, but few stop considering how that wealth will sustain their lifestyle once the paychecks stop. In this episode of The Tempus Podcast, hosts Robert Schlesinger and Daniel Paikin discuss transitioning from accumulating assets to generating dependable retirement income. They explain why cash flow matters more than net worth, how to plan for longer lifespans, and how to build guaranteed income streams that create financial peace of mind. Key Takeaways: The mindset shift from building net worth to managing cash flow in retirement How longevity magnifies every other financial risk Why living off interest alone can create tax inefficiencies and uncertainty The concept of “buffer assets” to manage market volatility during retirement How to create your own pension using Social Security, annuities, and guaranteed income strategies And more! Connect with Tempus Financial Group: Tempus Financial Group LinkedIn: Daniel Paikin, RICP® LinkedIn: Robert Schlesinger LinkedIn: Tempus Financial Group tempusinfo@tempus-financial.com 516-672-0784