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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 16 MIN

Pension + Social Security = A Tax Nightmare?

from Joe Knows Retirement · host Joe Schmitz Jr.

Most retirees assume they're in a "low tax bracket" until Social Security taxation, pensions, Medicare premiums, and RMDs collide. In this episode of Jo Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down exactly how pensions impact Social Security taxation, why the 12% tax bracket isn't really 12%, and how retirees unknowingly fall into the Social Security tax torpedo. 🎥 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/will-you-pay-taxes-on-your-social-security-benefits 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

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