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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 19 MIN

Don't Retire Early Without Understanding THIS Tax Strategy First

from Retirement Answers · host Jacob Duke, CFP®

What if you could retire earlier than expected, access your savings without penalties, get health insurance subsidies, and pay no taxes for the first few years? Would you believe that's possible? In this episode of Retirement Answers, I explain how it can be done using a case study of a client named Joe where I break down the strategies and financial maneuvers used to help him retire at 55.👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbersEmail: [email protected]: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobdukeJacob 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.00:00 Welcome00:51 Special Announcement: 2026 Important Numbers Data Sheet01:36 Meet Joe: A Real-Life Case Study04:12 The Rule of 55: Accessing Retirement Funds Early07:04 Tax Strategies for Early Retirement08:04 Health Insurance and ACA Subsidies16:25 Combining Strategies for a Tax-Free Retirement18:42 Conclusion

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