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Uncle Sam’s Holiday Surprise: RMDs Explained | Should You Take More Than Your Minimum? | Income Layering: The Key to Stress-Free Retirement

from The Retirement Referee with Brooks Bernhagen · host Brooks Bernhagen

Are you ready for Uncle Sam’s holiday surprise? This episode dives into the critical decisions around Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and why taking more than the minimum could reshape your retirement future. Brooks explains how tax brackets, account balances, and long-term planning intersect—and why timing matters. Plus, discover strategies like income layering and guaranteed income to weather market uncertainty and extend your financial confidence well into your 80s, 90s, or beyond. If retirement is on your horizon, this conversation is packed with insights you can’t afford to overlook. Listen to Brooks every Saturday at 7 a.m. on KOTA. Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://brooksfg.com/ to connect with Brooks and his team today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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