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If you have a pension and $1 million or more saved for retirement, your retirement decisions may look very different from everyone else's. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down 7 major decisions that can change when you have a pension and significant retirement savings. You've spent decades saving and preparing for retirement. Now the goal is making smart decisions with what you've built so you can enjoy your money, reduce unnecessary taxes, protect your family, and make the most of retirement. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club": https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/spend-your-retirement-nest-egg-and-drop-the-guilt 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you have a pension and $1 million or more saved for retirement, doing nothing with your tax plan could become one of your most expensive mistakes. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe walks through why diligent savers with pensions can face a much larger tax burden than they expect, especially as tax-deferred accounts continue to grow. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "I Hate Taxes":  https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/regrets-for-retirees-with-a-pension-and-a-million-dollars 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Roth conversions can be one of the most powerful tax planning opportunities in retirement, especially if you have a pension and $1 million or more saved. But converting too quickly could mean missing other opportunities or paying taxes you did not need to pay. In this video, Joe covers 8 things to consider before doing a Roth conversion. The goal is not simply to convert as much as possible, but to determine how much to convert, when to convert, and how a Roth conversion fits into your complete retirement and tax strategy. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "I Hate Taxes":  https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/why-retirees-with-pensions-need-roth-conversions 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you have a pension and $1 million or more saved for retirement, Required Minimum Distributions could create a much bigger tax problem than you expect. Your pension, Social Security, and future RMDs can stack on top of each other, potentially pushing your retirement income higher and impacting your taxes and Medicare premiums. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down how RMDs work, why they can be especially important for retirees with pensions and significant tax-deferred savings, and strategies to consider for reducing their future impact. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club": https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-plans/required-minimum-distributions-rmds/604645/alternatives-to-required 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you have a pension and $1 million or more saved for retirement, you've probably done a lot of things right. But a few decisions made at the wrong time could have a major impact on your taxes, investments, income, and even how much you enjoy retirement. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down 10 retirement decisions people may regret making too early or waiting too long to make. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club": https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/regrets-for-retirees-with-a-pension-and-a-million-dollars 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you have $3 million or more saved for retirement, there are planning opportunities you may want to start thinking about differently. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe walks through several advanced strategies that can become more important as your wealth continues to grow. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "Midwestern Millionaire": https://keap.page/bsd964/midwestern-millionaire-toolkit-podcast.html  🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/spend-your-retirement-nest-egg-and-drop-the-guilt 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Many diligent savers enter retirement with most of their money sitting in tax-deferred accounts, but without a strategy for how those dollars will eventually be taxed. Add a pension, Social Security, required minimum distributions, Medicare premiums, and future estate considerations, and the tax impact can become much larger than expected. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down several important tax planning opportunities for retirees with a pension and significant savings. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "I Hate Taxes":  https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/how-pensions-affects-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you have a pension and $1 million or more saved for retirement, you may not need to protect your investments the same way as the average retiree. Your pension already provides a level of dependable income, which can completely change how you think about your investment allocation. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down 5 protection options retirees may want to consider. He explains the pros and cons of each and why your pension could give you more flexibility than a traditional retirement plan. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club": https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/ways-to-strengthen-your-retirement-plan-today 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you're retiring with a pension and around $2 million or more saved, you're in a great position. But having enough money doesn't mean your retirement plan is finished. In this case study, Joe breaks down a couple preparing to retire with a strong pension, substantial savings, and plenty of opportunities to make the most of the retirement they've worked so hard to build. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club": https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/how-pensions-affects-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you have $100,000 or more sitting in the bank, is that really the best place for it? For diligent savers, especially retirees with a pension and $1 million or more saved, holding extra cash can feel safe. But too much cash could mean missed growth opportunities and unnecessary taxes. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down how much you may actually need in an emergency fund and several ways excess cash could potentially be put to better use. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club": https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/keep-more-of-your-retirement-savings-standard-deduction-planning 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you're single and retiring with a pension, your retirement plan may look very different from the typical retiree. From higher tax brackets and Medicare premiums to Roth conversions, legacy planning, and your pension election, several important decisions could have a major impact on your retirement. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club": https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/widows-penalty-how-to-prepare 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Many retirees hesitate to do Roth conversions because they believe the savings are only a couple of percentage points. But is that really the full story? In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe explains why focusing only on today's tax bracket can lead to costly mistakes later. If you have a pension, $1 million or more saved, or expect Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), the true benefit of Roth conversions goes far beyond a simple 2% tax difference. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "I Hate Taxes":  https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/roth-conversion-can-head-off-medicare-irmaa 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Should you own real estate if you have a pension and $1 million or more saved? Many retirees assume real estate is the obvious next investment, but the answer is more complicated than most people realize. In this video, Joe breaks down the biggest tax advantages of real estate and explains why most of our clients ultimately choose not to own rental properties in retirement despite the potential tax savings. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "I Hate Taxes":  https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/what-being-in-the-2-percent-club-means-for-your-retirement 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Roth conversions can be one of the best tax planning strategies in retirement, especially if you have a pension and $1 million or more saved. But what if the bigger opportunity isn't just saving taxes? In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe challenges Midwestern Millionaires to think beyond Roth conversions and ask a much bigger question: What is the real purpose of your money? 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "Midwestern Millionaire": https://keap.page/bsd964/midwestern-millionaire-toolkit-podcast.html  🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/times-that-a-roth-conversion-is-a-bad-idea-for-retirees 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you have a pension and $1 million or more saved for retirement, simply filing your taxes may not be enough. The bigger opportunity could be proactive tax planning. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe covers 8 more retirement tax strategies your CPA or financial planner may not be talking about. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "I Hate Taxes":  https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/cpa-vs-tax-planner-whats-the-difference 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/