Mailbag: Your Questions About Social Security, Roth Conversions, Rollovers & More!
In today’s episode, we tackle your burning questions about retirement planning. Our first mailbag question comes from Mary, who is concerned about her portfolio’s performance and whether she should start taking Social Security now or wait until age 70. Matt asks about converting large amounts to a Roth IRA in one go. Patrick’s question about rolling over old 401Ks leads to a discussion on the advantages of consolidating accounts into an IRA. Finally, Ronnie asks whether it’s a good idea to have investments, taxes, and legal documents handled by the same firm. […]
Retirement Rebels: Winning Your Financial Independence
Celebrate the spirit of July 4th with our latest episode as we tackle the concept of Financial Independence. While the American colonists fought for freedom from British rule, we’re here to discuss what you’re striving to be independent from in your retirement. […]
Mailbag: Should I Roll Over My Old 401k with Impressive Returns?
It’s a mailbag edition of the show today! We’ve got four great questions coming your way. Hazel asks for a checklist of financial priorities to address before she retires from her job at the hospital. Joseph asks whether he should proceed with rolling over his 401k from his old job, given its strong performance this year. […]
The Beauty of Simplicity When Planning For Retirement
Retirement planning doesn’t have to be overwhelmingly complicated. It certainly doesn’t have to be as complicated as some people make it. In our next episode, we unravel the unnecessary complexities often woven into the fabric of retirement advice. We’ll debunk some myths, simplify strategies, and uncover the beauty of simplicity and straightforward retirement planning. […]
Mailbag: Retirement Dates, RMDs, Social Security & More!
We’ve got four great questions that we’ll cover in today’s mailbag episode. Tony asks whether, as a pastor, it’s advisable for him to opt out of Social Security. David’s wife is nine years younger than him, and he wonders if he should take out a large insurance policy on himself. Tune in to see what you can learn from these real-life scenarios! […]