Episodes
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon, Murs, and Taylor discuss navigating tax withholding for retirees. When you retire, you have various sources of income, and you can choose to either withhold the tax on them, make estimated tax payments throughout the year, or do a combination of both. Listen in to learn about your tax withholding options regarding your social security benefits, pension income, and IRA distributions. You will also learn about sources of income not...
Published 03/25/24
Published 03/18/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss the possible impact of the presidential election on your retirement investments. Political uncertainty causes increased volatility in the short term, and the idea here is to maintain security and peace of mind regarding your retirement plan.  Listen in to learn why combining the strategic core and tactical portfolio strategies works well in lowering risk. You will also learn how structured banknotes lower the risk...
Published 03/18/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs speak with Mercedes Fernandez about keeping mobility in retirement. Mercedes is the founder of Movement, lead Geriatric Physiotherapist, a certified senior fitness instructor, and an authorized CPR/First Aid responder. Listen in to learn the most common mobility issues in older adults and the good habits you can develop to reduce them as you age. You will also learn how maintaining movement with simple stretches and...
Published 03/11/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss things to consider when gifting and loaning money to children. There are tax and financial implications when it comes to gifting, but you can do it right when you understand all the legalities. Listen in to learn the importance of understanding the purpose of gifting money to your kids to help you structure it and think of the implications. You will also learn how to navigate the legalities of loaning money or...
Published 03/04/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss how to harness the power of step-up in basis when it comes to inheritance. A basis is the original investment into something and can be a big tax strategy as a step-up in inheritance. Listen in to learn about the tax advantage inheritors get when capital gains on investments are erased when you pass away. You will also learn the importance of having a conversation with a financial professional to evaluate the risk...
Published 02/26/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs have Shawn Southard, our in-house Medicare expert, talk about Medicare's doughnut hole. Medicare’s doughnut hole is a temporary limit on what a Medicare drug plan will pay towards the course of the drug. Listen in to learn about the importance of enrolling into a prescription drug plan at the right time to avoid paying penalties. You will also learn about the four stages of how Medicare Part D works, plus strategies you can...
Published 02/19/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon, Murs, and Nick discuss beneficiary best practices and what’s discussed in a typical beneficiary’s meeting. Things can change in a year, and that’s why we believe it’s important to update or change beneficiaries annually. Listen in to learn how we prepare for the beneficiaries’ topic before the client meeting. You will also learn how primary and contingent beneficiaries work and the difference between per stirpes and per capita...
Published 02/12/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon, Murs, and Taylor discuss how to prepare to file for the 2023 taxes. The first things you should be looking at include your different sources of income and tax forms connected to that income. Listen in to learn the importance of working with a professional tax preparer to avoid misreporting different income taxes. You will also learn why you should report your Qualified Charitable Distributions and Roth conversions to your tax...
Published 02/05/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs have Joseph O'Donnell, a cybersecurity safety expert, talk about cybersecurity safety in retirement. Joe explains the nature of phishing emails and texts, how they’re used to trap you into giving out personal information, and the two powerful ways to avoid falling victim to phishing emails. Listen in to learn the importance of staying informed and taking precautions when using the internet instead of avoiding it. You will...
Published 01/29/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss why you shouldn’t gamble with your retirement. They compare how gambling in Vegas and retirement investing co-relates and why having an expert help you with your retirement strategy is important. Listen in to learn about the risk and reward concept in retirement investing and how your age and life experiences will impact it. You will also learn how to avoid uncertainty and unpredictability with an investment...
Published 01/22/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss the 529 plan as a tax-free investment vehicle and the new ruling around it. A 529 plan is a tax-free compound interest account funded for qualified educational expenses. Listen in to learn about the stipulations around the new ruling enabling rolling unused 529 money into a Roth IRA for the beneficiary you set it up for. You will also learn the importance of opening and funding a 529 account without going crazy with...
Published 01/15/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs have our in-house Medicare specialist, Shawn Southard, discuss the Medicare Advantage open enrollment. With an education background and a servant's heart, Shawn is passionate about helping people find the right Medicare plans. Listen in to learn about the benefits of a Medicare Advantage plan and the reasons for the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period. You will also learn why someone would choose to go with a Medicare...
Published 01/08/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss what you should get for the fee you’re paying a financial advisor. When looking for a financial advisor, it’s important to ask yourself what you’re getting versus their fee. Listen in to learn about the three major types of financial advisors and what each offers you. You will also learn about categories of our Wealth Integrated Management System: specialized investment strategy, a retirement-focused financial plan,...
Published 01/01/24
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs highlight some different episodes throughout 2023. These episodes’ topics are significant resources for retirement planning and would greatly help if you went back and listened. Listen in to learn the different episodes with information about what you need in retirement, including a power of attorney, estate planning, retirement income strategies, and more. You will also learn about the episodes on long-term care planning...
Published 12/25/23
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss the important tax numbers for 2024. Tax rate numbers for 2024 are out, and it’s important to understand them to make the necessary adjustments and know how your income will be affected. Listen in to learn how the progressive tax system works and the importance of understanding your marginal and average tax rates. You will also learn about the 2026 tax rates sunset, long-term capital gains tax rates, standard...
Published 12/18/23
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss the retirement issues to consider as we approach the end of the year. As the year ends and another begins, it’s important to have a checklist to ensure you have things closed out for 2023 and things set up for 2024. Listen in to learn about tax planning strategies to look at, such as threshold tax brackets, qualified charitable distributions, donor-advised funds, and more. You will also learn the benefits of having...
Published 12/11/23
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs have Anne Rhodes discuss how the wealth.com platform simplifies estate planning. Anne is the Chief Legal Officer at wealth.com with a mission to make estate planning and cross-generational wealth transfer affordable and accessible to more Americans. She describes the two buckets where the core documents every American must have fall and their importance in estate planning. Listen in to learn about the importance of...
Published 12/04/23
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs have Rae Dawson discuss the basics of CCRC around cost, the waitlist, deciding a CCRC and the right age to move to a CCRC. Rae is a CCRC expert and spent her original career primarily managing people and projects in high-tech in Silicon Valley for many years before gaining an interest in CCRC. She explains why CCRC cost is determined by the type of contract and the location of the community and things to consider when...
Published 11/27/23
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs speak with Andrew Opdyke about a 2023 end-year economic update and the expected shift in the economy in 2024. Andrew is a Certified Financial Advisor and Economist at First Trust Advisor. Listen in to learn about the impact of the concentration of investments in the top ten companies and when the market broadening will happen. You will also learn about things to consider when expanding your investment portfolio in 2024,...
Published 11/20/23
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs have Rae Dawson to discuss the basics of Continuous Care Retirement Communities (CCRC). Rae is a CCRC expert and spent her original career primarily managing people and projects in high-tech in Silicon Valley for many years before gaining an interest in CCRC. She explains what it means for a facility/community to be a CCRC and why most assisted care facilities are not CCRCs. Listen in to learn more about CCRC regulations in...
Published 11/13/23
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss the art of building a risk-adjusted portfolio. When building a risk-adjusted portfolio, it’s important to identify your personal risk preference and choose the best model to structure your investment portfolio. Listen in to learn the key differences between passive and active investment styles and the benefits of each in helping you reach your goals. You will also learn about the tactical and core investment...
Published 11/06/23
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs have Denise Appleby to discuss the Roth IRA 5-year rule in more detail. Denise is the CEO of Appleby Retirement Consulting Inc., a firm that provides IRA tools and resources for financial and tax professionals. She explains the nuances around two separate Roth IRA 5-year rules and what you need to take distributions from a Roth IRA if you’re aged 59 and a half or below. Listen in to learn the importance of starting your...
Published 10/30/23
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss the 5-year rule around Roth IRAs and what conversions look like. A Roth IRA is a powerful tax-free investment tool, especially as a long-term investment growth vehicle. Listen in to learn the difference between Roth IRAs’ contributions and conversions and how the 5-year rule applies to each. You will also learn about the five advantages of a Roth IRA: tax-free growth, not subject to RMDs, tax diversification, estate...
Published 10/23/23
In this Episode of the Secure Your Retirement Podcast, Radon and Murs discuss the best time to take Required Minimum Distributions. Having a retirement plan and your personal preference will help you determine whether to take RMDs monthly, quarterly, or annually. Listen in to learn the advantages and disadvantages of taking required minimum distributions monthly, quarterly, or annually. You will also learn how the three-bucket strategy income safety and growth buckets can work together to...
Published 10/16/23