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- Nov. 18, 2024
- greenemach
- Oct. 2, 2024
Pretends to not be political
Don’t believe it for a moment! I’m giving two stars, and not one, because some of Devin’s content is useful. John is a political wolf in sheep’s clothing.
- SensibleInvestor
- Sept. 20, 2024
This Podcast is one I never miss
Always an excellent podcast! Today’s interview with Ed Slott was one of the best. Packed full of useful information and entertaining!
- Buy the print version
- Sept. 9, 2024
Definite Pros and Cons to Show
These are two very engaging, skilled hosts with a good selection of guests, with great topics and content. It gets hard to listen to after a while, as the hosts are VERY full of themselves and also can spend up to half of the show chit-chatting. You get the feeling that the show is for themselves more than for the listener. If they coached themselves prior to recording to focus on being respectful of the listeners time, and not having an arrogant tone, it would be a top notch show.
- Assfghkliygvjutrsdghj
- Aug. 23, 2024
Relaxed style, solid info
I’ve learned many things here that I haven’t on other retirement planning podcasts. They go deep into topics that are relevant for planning for aging and retirement, both for myself approaching retirement in the coming year, and for my Mom whose finances I managed until she passed away during the Covid epidemic. Thank you both for the immense amount of work that you put into keeping this podcast going and substantive. And I still love your relaxed style of chatting and joking about life in general, because it makes the head-exploding, detailed learning and information a little easier to absorb. I wouldn’t want you to change a thing. I often find myself backing up and listening to certain sections 2 or 3 times, because there is so much to understand and absorb.
- St Paul Hope
- July 31, 2024
Recently retired-Really enjoy this podcast
I’ve begun to listen to this podcast on my daily walks .I’ve learned some very usable and actionable advice already.I just go through the episodes and listen to the topics that most interest me or apply to my situation.I like that there are so many to choose from.I also like the episodes that are all questions from viewers.
Their content is informative and engaging with little filler and no commercials!
Thanks
- Philat63
- July 18, 2024
Broad subject matter with reasonable suggestions
What I like about this podcast is that Devin and John cover a lot of relevant topics and offer reasonable solutions to the common problems associated with the topic being discussed. The don’t get too geeky with the details (although I am ok with that too) that the issue at hand is lost. Some subjects are not relevant to my situation but knowing about them helps me avoid that land mind along my journey. They do not take sides and they do not preach politics. I do recommend that you check their library of shows and find the topic that speaks to your personal situation.
- Eliot Mitchell
- June 13, 2024
Meaty topics explained in understandable way
Unlike most personal finance shows which tend to be pretty basic this show gets into more difficult but relevant topics such was estate planning, trusts and social security. These can be tough topics but are explained very well in an entertaining way.
- JBTXBH
- May 21, 2024
Roth Conversions and Long Term Care
Great podcast. I never thought about Long Term Care in relation to Roth conversions. What great points you made. I will not convert my pre-tax to zero. Leave some for my care.
Great Show!
I really enjoy listening to Devin and John. I always learn a little something from every show.
- Animation Slow
- May 20, 2024
Excellent Material
Very practical and actionable information for anyone interested in creating long term financial security. I wish that I had listened to something like this 25 years ago. Keep up the great work!
- Marty 71flh
- May 1, 2024
Sell discipline
You forgot to talk about the sell discipline approach to investing. Revere asset management. The best approach is only give advisor 100, 000 and dont share total savings. None of their business. Paying 1000 is better than paying 10,000.
- Du63ke
- March 26, 2024
But they still need to pay taxes
You need a better solution. Equity is the issue. The government forces IRA investors to take distributions. This could be implemented for the borrow crowd.
- Interested bystander
- March 17, 2024
Excellent show with both retirement planning and legal information!!
Superb podcast. I listen every week as a new one comes out. My absolute favorite among about six podcasts I regularly listen to. Easy to follow with thorough explanations from two very well informed and entertaining experts in their fields.
Always informative.
Devin is very knowledgeable about the ins and outs of Social Security. As a result of listening to these podcasts, my wife and I have recently decided to engage in Devin‘s professional services. Together with John, they make for a very listenable and informative podcast experience. I highly recommend this!!
- Refted
- Feb. 16, 2024
How handle retirement
Loved the information about not panicking with market ups and downs. Needed to hear this advice. I’m 64, so getting close to retiring and am having the thoughts being discussed. Thanks for the great info❤️
- deborahtn
- Feb. 5, 2024
Always informative.
Devin is very knowledgeable about the in and out of Social Security. This is a much listen podcast.
- Refted
- Jan. 3, 2024
I have learned so much!
I started listening to Big Picture Retirement about a year ago and am amazed at the knowledge I have gained. I recommend this podcast/website to anyone interested in preparing for retirement. I teach classes in personal finance and "Big Picture" is now on my list of valuable resources. Thank you, Devin and John!
The best of financial and estate planning
I have been listening from the very beginning and was distraught when the guys took a break. This is some of the best info around. Devin is a whiz with Social Security and financial planning, and John Ross Esq. provides the in depth estate planning and legal advice that most attorneys don't get down into. Thanks Guys and keep it up!!
Well presented with great retirement information!
I’ve been a fan of this show as far back as 2019 I believe. Always interesting topics worth listening to.
- One retiree
- Dec. 16, 2023
- bob0828
- Dec. 1, 2023
Great information, no sales pitch
Some retirement and investing podcasts have gone too far in terms of being a sales pitch for advisory services. This podcast does not do that but rather dispenses high-quality in-depth analysis from experts.
- John Ralls
- Nov. 20, 2023
- Rcsjaw
- Nov. 20, 2023
Big Picture Retirement is a great podcast!!
The hosts present valuable information in an entertaining format! I look forward to each new episode.
- TN Phil
- Nov. 7, 2023
They Know Their Stuff
What are you paying for when you hire a “Wealth” Advisor or Financial Advisor. Mimicking the indices isn’t it! As we get older (I’m 66) you need insight and possibly advice on tax strategies to minimize your income in some years and take advantage of lower tax years. If you don’t know about IRMAA (Medicare additional payment for ‘high’ income earners; it’s time to learn). If you don’t know about Roth Rollover IRAs you might start learning. I’m a dusty Chartered Financial Analyst but the ins and outs of RMDs, IRMAA, and Roths is exhausting.
- MaryNashMary
- Nov. 7, 2023
I continue to learn with every episode!
I just listened to 2 podcasts on trusts again. I just keep learning. John and Devan make the most complicated topics easy to understand. Thanks so much to both of you. I share your podcast whenever I can.
Ann
One of the top three financial podcasts I listen to.
Great info and with enough levity to keep one entertained!
John and the angry Subaru, Classic! Definitely agree on the basis of the podcast about difficulty spending. Developing the plan is critical. Have to plan to succeed. Adding new car every ten years to mine now.
- Buy the print version
- Nov. 1, 2023
Truthfully Said
I was fortunate enough to have and Uncle that encouraged me to start saving at 10 years old when I earned a few bucks helping him. It was very difficult to stop saving upon retirement at age 55. I still pigeon hole a few bucks here or there even today, but I’ve learned that money is irrelevant after death, so I tend to spend it as it arrives for fun things after covering bills. I encourage everyone to retire as soon as possible and start every morning like a Saturday morning! After 15 years in retirement I’m totally at ease now! Enjoyed the podcast.