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5 Hidden Costs That Catch Retirees Off Guard

Do you ever wonder what you might be missing as you plan for retirement? There's so much to think about and plan for that certain things can easily slip through the cr...

The Complete Guide to Backdoor Roth IRA Contributions (And Common Mistakes to Avoid)

The Backdoor Roth might be the greatest tax loophole for high income individuals… But 99% of people have no idea how to do it correctly. So, in this episode, I’m going...

6 Common Tax Mistakes Most Retirees Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Taxes could very easily be your largest expense in retirement. So, having a strategic tax plan might prove to be the most important thing you can do. In this episode, ...

Create Up To $126k of TAX-FREE Income in 2025 Using Tax-Gain Harvesting

Wait... You're telling me I can sell $126k of gains in my brokerage account and pay no tax on those gains? Yes! (And the best part is... it's legal) Join me as I share...

Every Good Retirement Plan Includes These 6 Things

How do you know if your retirement plan is good or not? And what are the different things you need to include in your plan? That's what I discuss in this episode becau...

If You Want to Retire in 2025, Do These 5 Things First

As you prepare for you upcoming retirement, there a few thing you can do to give you the best chance at the retirement of your dreams. In this episode, I share 5 thing...

8 Common Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Retirement

There are plenty of mistakes that can be made when planning for retirement, so I want to warn you about 8 common mistakes that I see.We will talk about the importance ...

The TRUTH About Social Security Taxation: How It Actually Works

πŸ‘‰ Book a call with me πŸ‘‰ https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started__________________________________βœ… If you want the Important Numbers 2025 PDF, send me an email!Ema...

Pension vs Lump Sum - Friday Q&A

In this episode of the Friday Q&A, Jacob discusses a listener's dilemma of choosing between taking a lump sum or opting for a monthly pension in retirement. With a det...

4 Reasons to Retire ASAP

Still trying to figure out when you are going to retire? Do you have a specific age in mind? It can be hard to decide and then actually go through with it because of t...

Friday Q&A: Why Am I So Anxious About Retirement?

In this Friday Q&A, we tackle a common question from a soon-to-be retiree who is anxious about taking the leap into retirement despite strong financial standing. Disco...

5 Strategies To Lower Your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

When you turn 73 or 75, you will be required to begin taking money from your tax-deferred IRAs, 401ks, 403bs, etc. This is through what is called Required Minimum Dist...

Friday Q&A: Should We Pay Off Our House?

In the first episode of the Friday Q&A series,I address a viewer's question about whether to pay off their house before retirement. The husband is close to retirement ...

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before Retirement?

One of the biggest factors in your ability to retire is whether or not you have debt. If you have no debt, retirement becomes that much easier. BUT does that mean you ...

Is NOW A Good Time To Buy Stocks?

"The market is at all-time highs! We are due for a recession! I'm going to wait for the next pullback..."These the statements we all tell ourselves, but we shouldn't f...

Ask This Question BEFORE You Retire

Most people only think about the money side of retirement. Do I have enough? When should I start Social Security? Which account should I pull money from first?These ar...

Here's When You Should Do Roth Conversions

Trying to figure out when you should do Roth conversions? In this episode, I share the optimal times to do Roth conversions so that you get the most out of this import...

How Much Cash Should I Hold in Retirement?

How aggressive or conservative you should invest your money in retirement is a constant question in retirees' minds. How much risk should I take? Should I just use a s...

Stop Avoiding IRMAA!

IRMAA stands for Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. In short, it is a surcharge that can be added to your Medicare Part B & D premiums IF you earn to much money...

6 Reasons to Spend Your Roth IRA in Retirement

Having a Roth IRA in retirement can be very powerful. It allows you to make tax-free distributions for retirement income and gives you flexibility around your tax brac...

Navigating Market Volatility in Retirement

It's not secret that sudden market declines can cause fear and anxiety in investors' minds. Recently, we've seen some volatility enter the markets and you might be won...

Watch Out for These 5 Investing Mistakes!

Book a free consultation to get started today πŸ‘‰ https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-startedI've seen a common theme in almost every portfolio review I have done lately...

Tax-Savvy Retirement: Asset Location Explained

Book a free consultation to get started today πŸ‘‰ https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-startedTax planning is a huge part of building a successful retirement plan. You of...

5 Ways to Reduce Your RMDs (& SAVE BIG)

Book a free consultation to get started today πŸ‘‰ https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-startedRequired Minimum Distributions (RMD) aren't the worst thing in the world, bu...

Where Should I Pull Funds From First in Retirement?

Book a free consultation to get started today πŸ‘‰ https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-startedNot sure where to pull income from first in retirement? It can be a overwhel...

7 Reasons NOT To Do Roth Conversions

Today, I'm sharing 7 reasons you shouldn't do Roth conversions... I hear about far too many people who are trying to do Roth conversions, but they shouldn't be doing a...

How Much Money Do You ACTUALLY Need To Retire?

Need a custom retirement plan? πŸ‘‰ Get started today: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-startedWondering if you have enough money saved up to retire comfortably in 202...

Will My Social Security Be Taxed?

One of the biggest questions around Social Security is, "Will I pay income taxes on my Social Security benefits?"I answer this very question, walk through an example, ...

Is Social Security Going to Run Out?!

In recent years, there has been a growing concern around Social Security going insolvent. There are some truths to these concerns, but there are also many misunderstan...

3 Estate Planning Must-Haves

Estate planning is often a forgotten part of a financial plan, but there are a few steps you can take to start building your estate plan.It doesn't have to complicated...

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