#499 - Should I Do a Roth Conversion?

Do you think the Roth conversion question is an essential part of retirement planning? If you do, you haven’t been paying attention to my podcasts!

In this episode of the Retirement Answer Man show, we’ll work through how you can build a framework for deciding whether you should do Roth conversions. If you listened to the Roth conversion series you can’t miss this episode. 

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#497 - The Rules for Roth Withdrawals

After listening to the past two episodes you now know how to make Roth contributions and conversions, that was the easy part. 

Today we discuss the more complicated Roth rules for making withdrawals. To avoid unnecessary penalties and taxes you’ll want to make sure that you clearly understand the regulations surrounding Roth withdrawals. Listen to ensure that you don’t get caught unaware and needlessly get stuck paying avoidable taxes and fees. 

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#496 - The Rules for Roth Conversions

Many of us have missed the boat on Roth contributions, but we have another tool to get into Roths: Roth conversions. 

If you have been curious about all the hype about Roths you won’t want to miss this series. This month we dive deeper into Roths. In episode 494 we discussed what Roths are, last week we dove into contributions, and this week we demystify conversions. Listen in to learn how you can use Roth conversions to upgrade your retirement.

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#495 - The Rules for Roth Contributions

Instead of basing your retirement plan on wishful thinking, learn how to create a strategic retirement plan based on agency.

Today, and during this entire Roth IRA series, we’ll see how you can use Roths to enhance your retirement plan. Listen to this episode to hear whether you should be making Roth contributions to help fund your retirement.

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#494 - The Roth Opportunity

If you’ve been wondering how Roth IRAs work in retirement you’ve come to the right place. All this month we’ll be exploring Roth IRAs–how they work, the 5-year rule, and the differences between Roth conversions and contributions and Roth IRAs and Roth 401Ks. 

My goal with this series is to level the playing field so that you can understand the opportunities that Roths provide. On this episode, you’ll learn how you can use a Roth to enhance your retirement. If you are ready to start optimizing your retirement press play.

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#492 - The KISS Concept for Investing Retirement

This podcast was created for you–not me. I’m here to help you think differently about retirement and find a concept or tool that will help you take action to rock retirement. 

I do this by answering your questions and bringing you content that will open your mind and spur you to get started. If you have a question you would like me to answer, head on over to RogerWhitney.com/AskRoger to leave an audio or written question.

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#490 - How Does the 5-Year Rule Work for Roth Conversions?

“If you are looking for someone to believe in, believe in yourself. The only authentic authority is your own original nature.” Vernon Howard

Are you ready to start believing in yourself enough to rock retirement? If you have been following this show, hopefully you are doing the work so that you can build the confidence to lean in and really rock retirement. 

On this episode, we have a guest that may help guide and empower you to do the work that you need to do to rock retirement. You’ll also hear about what I’ve been reading, answers to listener questions, and how to use your toolkit to fit disease from Bobby Dubois in our Bring It On segment. Press play to feel empowered 

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#489 - The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Non-Financial - Passion and Relationships

It’s time to wrap up the eight retirement pillars with the final two non-financial pillars: passion and relationships. 

In this episode, you’ll learn why happy people always have projects and what you can do to get started building your own passion projects. You’ll also learn why it is so important to develop intentional relationships. Discover these final two non-financial pillars for a rocking retirement.

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#488 - The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Non-Financial - Energy and Mindset

Rocking retirement requires focusing on both the financial and non-financial aspects of retirement. In the previous two episodes we explored the four financial areas that help build a rocking retirement, and today, we begin to examine the non-financial areas starting with energy and mindset. 

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#487 - The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Financial - Resilience and Optimization

Rocking retirement requires getting your financial and nonfinancial ducks in a row. As we work through the 8 pillars of rocking retirement this month, we’ll explore both the financial and non-financial elements of retirement. This week, we’re reviewing the resilience and optimization stages of the financial side of retirement.

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#486 - The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Financial - Vision and Feasibility

If you don't know where you are going any path will get you there. This is why it is so important to have a vision of where you want to go–you don’t want to end up anywhere!

This series is dedicated to teaching you the 8 pillars to rock retirement. In this episode, we focus on creating a vision so that you can create a feasible pathway to get you to your vision. 

Listen in so that you aren’t wandering aimlessly through your retirement. Press play to learn how to visualize your goal and create a way to get there. 

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#485 - The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: How to Build a Retirement You Can Rock

This month we’re heading back to basics. All month long we’ll be building your foundational understanding of how to create a rocking retirement. If you’re new to the show, this is a fantastic starting point. If you are a long-time listener you’ll appreciate this review.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to solve the essential problems of retirement planning: how to live a life without regret and how to balance squeezing as much out of life as possible today while ensuring that you have enough financial stability so that you won’t be a burden to others in your later years. 

Listen in to learn how to build a retirement that you can be excited about.

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#484 - How Should Spouses Claim Their Social Security Benefits?

How will Social Security benefits fit into your retirement equation? If you have a spouse, there is an added level of complexity when considering your Social Security claiming strategy. 

We explore this topic and more through listener questions on today’s episode of Retirement Answer Man. Learn what to consider and how to approach the Social Security question by pressing play.

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# 482 - How Do I Report a QCD on My Income Tax Return?

We continue our focus on you this month as we dive deeper into listener questions. Today we have a range of questions from various aspects of the retirement process.

If you have a question you want to be answered, head on over to RogerWhitney.com/AskRoger. You can type in a question or leave an audio recording–those are my favorites!

Listen in to learn how to work through the decumulation phase of retirement by developing a withdrawal plan that fits your needs. 

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#480 - Widowed in Retirement: Wisdom from Those on the Journey

Reimagining life after widowhood can be challenging. In the beginning, it may seem like something that is impossible to imagine. Even if life seems insurmountable at the beginning, it is crucial to remember that someday you will be able to enjoy life again. Just not yet. Yet is an important word. Yet helps you understand that things will not always be as they are now. Today you’ll learn how to change your mindset from I can’t do this to I can’t do this—yet. 

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