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REPLAY | The Surprisingly Hardest Part of Retirement

For countless retirees, the greatest challenge isn't saving money, but spending it. After years of diligent saving, the transition to drawing down those hard-earned funds can be fraught with anxiety and uncertainty. But what if there was a way to ease...

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March 3, 2025

REPLAY | The Surprisingly Hardest Part of Retirement

For countless retirees, the greatest challenge isn't saving money, but spending it. After years of diligent saving, the transition to drawing down those hard-earned funds can be fraught with anxiety and uncertainty. But what if there was a way to ease...

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Feb. 27, 2025

Inbox Questions | IRA Income & Medicaid Eligibility: Will Too Much Di…

Dan asks: If monthly income from an IRA exceeds $2,908 for a single person, would that result in disqualification for Medicaid? We break down the income limits, potential strategies to navigate Medicaid eligibility, and how certain tools—like...

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Feb. 24, 2025

REPLAY | 5 Things Nobody Tells You About Retirement

We’ve heard this hundreds of time... 'I wish someone had warned me about this when I retired.' More often than not, they're referring to one of five key challenges that catch many retirees by surprise. In today's episode, we're diving into each of...

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Feb. 20, 2025

Inbox Questions | Should We Consider Roth Conversions with a High Inc…

In this episode, Tammy asks about the pros and cons of doing Roth conversions in retirement to manage Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) down the road. With $2.9 million in combined IRAs and current income of $196,000, she’s concerned about...

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Feb. 17, 2025

What Happens to Your Crypto When You Die? Estate Planning for Digital…

Cryptocurrency has changed the financial landscape, and that includes estate planning. Unlike traditional assets, crypto presents unique challenges—there’s no customer service line to recover lost passwords, and without proper planning, your...

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Feb. 13, 2025

Inbox Questions | Cryonics and Trusts: Planning for a Future You?

In this episode, we dive into Stephen’s fascinating question about estate planning for the far future—trusts designed to preserve wealth for individuals who undergo cryonic preservation. Is this cutting-edge legal strategy realistic, or is it more...

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