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Tim Sparks shares practical insights to help retirees build income and protect their wealth, airing on WVLK on Saturdays at 11 AM and 12 PM, and Sundays at 10 AM and 1 PM. Also on WKJK on Saturdays at 8 AM.

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Retire With Confidence

Practical strategies—explained simply—so you can protect what you’ve built and turn savings into dependable income.

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Turn retirement questions into clarity, every week with Tim Sparks.

Minimize Risk

Reduce downside without abandoning growth—protect your lifestyle first.
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Income Strategies

Build durable, predictable income from your existing assets. Turn savings into paychecks

Social Security Smarts

Optimize timing and coordination to keep more in your pocket. Avoid common mistakes

Be Prepared

Plan for surprises—health costs, market swings, and taxes. Stress-test your plan

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Airs on WVLK Saturdays from 11 AM to 12 PM and Sundays from 10 AM to 1 PM, and WKJK on Sundays at 8 AM.

Your Retirement. Your Income. Your Future.

For nearly 15 years, Tim has helped families in the Greater Lexington area turn savings into reliable income and make confident, values-aligned decisions. As founder of Sparks Financial Group and host of The Retirement Income Show, he breaks complex ideas into clear, practical steps you can use.
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Tim Sparks

Tim is the founder and President of Sparks Financial Group, LLC in Lexington, Kentucky. For almost 15 years, he’s helped retirees and pre-retirees move from accumulation to income, focusing on preservation, tax awareness, and common-sense risk management. He believes financial education changes outcomes. That’s why he teaches workshops (in-person and online) and hosts The Retirement Income Show, where he shares straightforward strategies to help people avoid costly mistakes and enjoy the retirement they’ve planned.

What you’ll hear on the show:

  • How to protect what you’ve built while still pursuing growth.

  • Ways to create dependable retirement income from existing assets.

  • Tax-smart distribution ideas and Social Security timing tips.

  • Preparing for the unexpected: healthcare costs, inflation, and market swings.

Credentials & Roles:

  • Founder/President, Sparks Financial Group, LLC

  • Investment Advisor Representative for Sound Income Strategies, LLC

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