Why Your 401(k) Isn’t Enough - The Ideal Retirement Mix
You're saving for retirement, but are you saving too much into the wrong accounts? Most retirees don't realize this common issue until it's too late.
In this episode, I explain why having all of your retirement savings in pre-tax accounts is major risk and how you can begin to fix things.
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Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com
Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
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Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.
In this episode, I explain why having all of your retirement savings in pre-tax accounts is major risk and how you can begin to fix things.
👉 Work With Us: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started
✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbers
Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com
Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke
Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.
01:00 Early Retirement Access Trap
02:31 Risk One: Future Taxes
04:03 Risk Two: RMD Time Bomb
06:50 Risk Three: Income Control
09:37 Risk Four: Psychological Barriers
11:51 Risk Five: Lack of Flexibility
12:51 Tax Diversification
16:28 How To Fix The Problem
19:12 Conclusion
