Are you trying to figure out exactly what you need to transition into a safe, stress-free retirement? It is actually a lot simpler than the financial industry makes it out to be.

In this video, Shawn Plummer from The Annuity Expert breaks down the five absolute financial fundamentals of retirement planning. He explains how to perfectly time your Social Security, how to calculate your "monthly nut" and fill your income gap with a lifetime annuity, and why securing basic term life insurance and robust health insurance is non-negotiable.

Finally, Shawn goes on a massive rant about the ultimate "Retirement Killer": Long-Term Care. With a 70% chance of needing nursing home or assisted living care, the costs can bankrupt your family. Shawn exposes why advisors who tell you to "self-fund" your care are giving you garbage advice, and explains ...