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Joe Knows Retirement — 295 episodes

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Watch Out For Tax Bracket Creep If You Have a Pension

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Pension Mistakes That Could Cost You Six Figures in Retirement

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Roth Conversion Windows For Those With Pensions

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10 Pension Mistakes Near Retirement

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The 2% Club (Full Audiobook)

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I Hate Taxes (Full Audiobook)

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Midwestern Millionaire (Full Audiobook)

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Peak Retirement (Full Audiobook)

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7 Biggest Decisions in Retirement

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Your Pension Might ONLY Be Worth HALF in Retirement

11

Most Pension Retirees Miss These Opportunities

12

The 5 WORST Things About Retirement

13

The Retirement Tax Trap NO One Warns High Net Worth Investors About

14

I'm 60 With $1M + A Pension… Can I REALLY Retire?

15

7 Questions to Ask Before Roth Converting

16

10 Retirement Questions You MUST Answer Before It's Too Late

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Are You Spending Enough Money in Retirement?

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Pension Jail Is REAL… But Walking Away Could Cost You $1M+

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10 Tax Planning Considerations For Those With Pensions

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Wealthy Retirees ALL Regret These 5 Mistakes… Don't Be One of Them

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How to Maximize Your Pension and Social Security Income

22

The $1M Tax Savings Lie… What Roth Conversions ACTUALLY Do

23

FAQs You NEED to Know Before Hiring a Financial Planning Team

24

These 3 Pension Pillars Can Make or Break Your Retirement

25

Bad Retirement Advice I've Seen (Real Client Story)

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Why Your Future Net Worth Is MUCH Bigger Than You Think

27

Do You ACTUALLY Have Enough? (The Truth for Pension + $1M Retirees)

28

Widows, Be Aware of This BEFORE It's Too Late

29

Stop Saving… Start Spending? The 4 Things You MUST Do With Your Money in Retirement

30

If Your Advisor Isn't Doing THIS… You're Overpaying

31

4 Considerations If You Have a Pension

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If Your Advisor Says THIS… They Don't Work With High-Net-Worth Investors (10 Red Flags)

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80% of Retirees Pay $0 in Federal Income Taxes… Here's Why You Won't

34

Income Planning With a Pension. Should You Be Concerned About Market Volatility?

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Pension and Social Security?… Here's What Most Miss

36

5 Considerations Before Doing Roth Conversions With Pensions

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You Did Everything Right… So Why Are Your Taxes So High?

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Why Retirees With $1M+ STILL Fear Running Out of Money

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5 Things You MUST Know Before Moving to Another State in Retirement

40

I Am Retired. What Should I Do With My 401k?

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3 Roth Conversion Myths Retirees Still Believe

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Inherited IRA... Use These 7 Strategies Before You Withdraw

43

Why Prepaying Your RMDs Could Save You Thousands in Retirement

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The 7-Point Retirement Checklist For Those Retiring With a Pension

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3 HUGE Tax Wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill That Retirees Can't Ignore in 2026

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Pension, Social Security, and $1 Million Saved… Consider These Points

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Have a Pension? Need an Income Annuity?

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100 Things Midwestern Millionaires Do

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Stop Guessing Your Roth Conversions Before This Window Closes

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Your 401k Might Be Your Biggest Retirement Mistake If You Have a Pension

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10 Retirement Fixes You Can Do TODAY

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10 Tax Planning Moves Every Pension Retiree Must Know

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DIY Retirement Planning? 4 Reasons to Hire an Advisor

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These 5 Retirement Income Strategies Change Everything if You Have a Pension

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Biggest Retirement Mistakes for Those With Pensions

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5 In-Service Withdrawal Rules You Must Know (401k/TSP)

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90% of People Should NOT Do a Roth Conversion?… But You Might Need To If You Have a Pension

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The 7-Step Retirement Checklist Pension Owners Can't Ignore

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These Retirement Regrets Cost People Their Best Years

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5 Tax Traps That Can Destroy Your Pension in Retirement

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10 Reasons You Should NEVER Pay a Financial Advisor 1%

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The 2% Club (Pension and $1 Million+ Saved)

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4 Things NO ONE Tells You If You Have a Pension

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If You're 60 With $3 Million Saved… This Retirement Tax Problem Is Coming

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Tax Planning with Pensions

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Pension + Social Security = A Tax Nightmare?

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Traditional vs Roth: Smarter Retirement Moves If You Have a Pension

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10 Things You MUST Do If You're Retiring With a Pension

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Federal Employees: This TSP Roth Conversion Rule Changes Everything

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Have a Pension & $1M+ Saved? Here's Why Smart Retirees STILL Hire Help

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Stop Working if You Have a Pension!

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Pension? Millionaire? THIS Is Your Real Problem in Retirement

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Do NOT Roth Convert If You Meet These 6 Rules

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Most 62-Year-Olds Miss This… Even With $2M Saved

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Have a Pension? This Will Help You Spend Your Money…

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3 Things to Do if You Have a Pension

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Everything to Know About Roth Conversions if You Have a Pension - 21 Things to Consider

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Why Advisors HATE Roth Conversions

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10 Tax Considerations Before the End of the Year

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A Mentor's Legacy: Joe's Journey Into Financial Planning

81

The Truth About the 60/40 Portfolio (Pension Holders Beware)

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Must-Know Pension Moves for Your 50s & 60s

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3 Things to plan for Retirement (Millionaires with a Pension)

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The 2% Club: Are You Among the Elite Ready for Retirement?

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Defer Taxes Into Retirement? BIG Mistake for Pension Holders

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Why Your Pension Could Make You Pay MORE in Taxes!

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Stop Waiting to Break Even on Your ROTH!

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Retiring Single with a Pension? You Could Pay nearly DOUBLE in Taxes

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Why Millionaires Still Feel Broke in Retirement

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7 Pension Mistakes In Retirement

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Can You REALLY Live Tax-Free in Retirement If You Have a Pension?

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5 Roth Conversion MISTAKES That Could Cost You Hundreds of Thousands in Retirement

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From $1M to $5M in Retirement?! Here's How It Actually Happens

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Why the 4% Rule Could Be Dangerous If You Have a Pension

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5 Retirement Moves to Protect Your Spouse (Before It's Too Late)

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Is the 12% Tax Bracket Enough for Roth Conversions? (The Truth for Millionaires with Pensions)

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Most Pension Retirees Think They're Ready… But Are You Truly Prepared?

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Should You Really Work Until 65 If You Have $1M+ & a Pension?

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Why Roth Conversions Could Save Your Retirement (or Ruin It)

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Lump Sum Pension: 5 Questions You Can't Afford to Ignore

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Roth Conversion Hidden Traps That DIY'ers Must Know

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What Retired Millionaires Regret Most (It's Not Money!)

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Pension Planning: Build a Legacy That Lasts

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Roth Conversions After 60: The Hidden Window of Opportunity

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Roth IRA 5-Year Rule: Everything to Know

106

The 5 Pillars of Pension Planning: Must-Haves for a Secure Retirement

107

Medicare with a Pension: Avoid Tax & Premium Surprises in Retirement

108

Taking VERA? 6 Things Federal Employees Must Know!

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What Every DIY Needs to Know for Retirement Planning

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8 Retirement Tax Strategies CPAs Won't Tell You

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Should You DIY Your Retirement? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself First

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You've Saved $1M+… Now What? The Emotional Side of Retirement

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Should You Tax-Loss Harvest? These Are The People It Makes Most Sense For...

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10 Things You NEED To Know If You Want To DIY Your Retirement

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$1 Million Lump Sum vs $50,000/Year Pension: Which Is Worth More?

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If You're 65 Or Older, The 22% Tax Bracket Has Changed. Here's Everything You Need to Know

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6 Things $1M+ Savers With A Pension Get Wrong About Income Planning In Retirement

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5 Things Midwestern Millionaires In The 2% Club Do Right In Retirement Planning

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Pension and $1M+? Save $10k By Roth Converting Before Age 63!

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"You'll Be In A Lower Tax Bracket In Retirement." Is That True If You Have A Pension & $1M+?

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Why You Should NOT Use The 4% Rule Or Guardrails Strategy In Retirement If You Have A Pension & $1M+

122

Should You Move States In Retirement? The Ultimate Checklist For Those With A Pension & $1 Million+

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Should You Do A Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP) If You Have A Pension & $1M+ Saved?

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Why You Should NOT Roth Convert Into The 32% Bracket

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These Are The Sweet Spots For Roth Conversions If You Are 55-63 w/ A Pension & $1M+

126

The Big Beautiful Bill $6k Bonus Deduction: What You Need To Know If You're 65 w/ A Pension & $1m+

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What You Need To Know About The One Big Beautiful Bill If You Have A Pension & $1M+ Saved

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What You Need To Know If You're A Widow With A Pension & $1 M+ Saved

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Most Retirees With A Pension & $1M+ Do These Things... And Regret It Later

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The 5 Retirement Traps That Catch Millionaires With Pensions Off Guard

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Have An Advisor? Make Sure They're Doing These 10 Things

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Retired With A Pension And Still Paying Too Much in Taxes? Here's the Fix...

133

Wait... Can Your Pension Be Considered An Asset Class?

134

How To Find A Financial Planning Team Who Shares Your Christian Values (Certified Kingdom Advisor®)

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7 Financial Fears Midwestern Millionaires Won't Say Out Loud

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Retiring With a Pension in 2025: What You Need To Know

137

Why You May Want To Do Roth Conversions If You're Still Working & Have A Pension (Case Study)

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Want To Retire Early With A Pension & $1 Million+? Watch This First!

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What Should You Do With Your 401k/403b/TSP/457 When You Retire?

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This Is How Pension Options Are Calculated

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Can You Retire At 60 With $1.5 Million & A $5k mo Pension? Let's Run The Numbers...

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8 Reasons When You Should Take Out From Your Roth (If You Have A Pension)

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You Might Be A Midwestern Millionaire If...

144

Joe Shares Peak's Purpose, Impact, & Growth On The Advisor Journey

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Her Advisor Said No To Roth Conversions?? (Pension & $2M+ Case Study)

146

10 Questions To Consider If You're Retiring With A Pension & $1M+ Saved

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5 Reasons Why Your Financial Advisor Should Do Tax Prep For You

148

What To Do If You Have Financial Freedom In Retirement

149

Watch This If You Give $5,000 Or More To Charities Each Year & Want To Save Money In Taxes

150

Pension Case Study: Partial Lump Sum and Survivorship Options

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Consider These Things Before Gifting Money To Your Kids & Grandkids (w/ A Pension & $1 M+ Saved)

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Everything You Need To Know About The 2% Club (Retiring w/ A Pension & $1M+ Saved)

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7 Things Financial Advisors Could Say That Should Make You Nervous

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Pension, Social Security, & $1 Million+ Saved: Tax Efficient Income Planning

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5 Tax-Free Strategies Before You Retire

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If You Have A Pension & $1M+ Saved, Consider These Five Pillars Of Planning In Retirement

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Should You Rent Or Buy A Second Home In Retirement?

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How To Maximize Your Pension & Avoid Mistakes In Retirement

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$3K Pension Per Month & $1 Million+ Saved: What Should I Do?

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Running Out Of Money Vs Running Out Of Time To Enjoy Your Money In Retirement

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How To Lower Your Taxes If You Have A Pension

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How To Diversify Your Taxes If You Have A Pension

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What To Do After Two 20%+ Return Years In The Market (Positive Sequence Of Returns)

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Is $1 Million With A Pension Enough To Retire? (Realistic Breakdown & Strategies)

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Spend, Give, Or Gift If You Have A Pension & $1 Million+

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$1 Million Lump Sum vs $50K Per Year Pension: Which Is Better?

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Avoid Pension Tax Traps In Retirement With These Strategies

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Don't Retire With A Pension Without Knowing These Hidden Costs

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Joe Leads A Radio Show Discussing Taxes, Tariffs, DOGE, & State of the Union

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How To Plan For Early Retirement With A Pension

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Feel Better About Making Big Purchases In Retirement If You Have A Pension

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Roth Conversion Planning With A Pension: Everything You Need To Know

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If Your Pension Is Over $100K, Pay Attention To These Things

174

Pros And Cons Of Being Single With A Pension

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If You Can Do These Things Yourself, You May Not Need A Financial Advisor In Retirement

176

Think About These Things Before Taking Social Security If You Have A Pension

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Joe Talks About Everything from Retirement to Pensions, Federal Employees, and Pizza on the Radio

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3 Things To Know If You Have A Pension And $1 Million+ Saved

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Joe Shares His Story And The Story Of Peak Retirement Planning

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If You Have A Pension, Spend More Money In Retirement!

181

Everything You Need To Know About Income Planning With A Pension In Retirement

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If You Have A Pension & $1 Million+ Saved, Watch Out For These Things In Retirement

183

Vanguard's 2025 Market Projections Might Surprise You...

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If You Have A Pension, Plan For RMDs

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DON'T Work With A Financial Advisor If This Is You

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Pensions Affect EVERY Area Of Your Retirement (Five Pillars Of Pension Planning)

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10 Reasons Why You Should NOT Pay 1% For An Advisor

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Do You Need An Annuity If You Have A Pension?

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3 Realities Of Retiring With A Pension

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2025 Tax Planning Changes: Everything You Need to Know

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Estate Planning Must-Knows For Those With Over $1 Million

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55-70 With $1 Million+: What To Plan For In Retirement (Especially If You Have A Pension)

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5 Tax Planning Strategies For Retirement

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How To Break Up With Your Financial Advisor The Right Way

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Here's Why Having An Estate Plan Is Important For All Retirees With $1 Million+

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If You're 62 With Over $1 Million, Be Aware Of This

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Don't Retire With A Pension Without Knowing These Things

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If You're Retiring With $1 Million Or More, You NEED To Know This Strategy

199

Is Your Spouse Financially Okay If You Pass?

200

Should You Retire Early? Here are some things you should think about...

201

2024 End-of-Year Tax Planning | Don't Miss These Tax Planning Items Before the End of the Year

202

What's Going to Happen to the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act? (And Trump's Other Tax Proposals)

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The BEST Savers Are The WORST Spenders In Retirement

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4 Things To Know If You're Retiring With A Pension

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Is Your Financial Planner As Specialized As You Need?

206

How Could The Election Impact Your Retirement? (The Answer Might Surprise You)

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How Much Should You Roth Convert? (The Higher Your Income, The Trickier It Gets)

208

About To Retire? You Can Do These Things With An Old 401k

209

Why Is Retirement Planning So Prevalent Today For Those 55-70?

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Pensions & Roth Conversions: What To Plan For In Retirement

211

5 Tax Planning Strategies For Retirement

212

Could YOU Be A Midwestern Millionaire? (Even Without Being From The Midwest)

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Roth Conversions: Are They Worth It?

214

CFP® Talks the Current Market and Tips for Better Investing | Peak Retirement Planning

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Permanent Life Insurance: Is It NECESSARY In Retirement?

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3 Keys To Creating Income In Retirement

217

Only 25% of People Have a Roth IRA. Here's Why That Should Be Higher...

218

Generational Wealth Can Change the Lives of Your Kids and Grandkids

219

Do You Know Aunt IRMAA & Uncle Sam? This Is How They Can Impact Your Retirement

220

It's Okay To Spend Money In Retirement!

221

This Is What Taxes Will Look Like In 2026 (Unless Something Changes)

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Are You Retiring with a Pension? You Have These Decisions to Make...

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How to Plan for the Three Phases of Retirement

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Joe Talks The 2024 Presidential Election and How It Could Impact Your Retirement

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5 Types of People Roth Conversions Almost ALWAYS Make Sense For

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If You Are 59.5, You Must Know This Strategy

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If You're 55-59, Prepare for Retirement By Doing These Things... [Episode 70]

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I Love and Hate Pensions [Episode 69]

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CFP® Reacts to Trump Assassination Attempt | What If Trump Wins the Election? [Episode 68]

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Are You A DIY Retirement Planner? Four Things You Need to Know [Episode 67]

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I'm 60 Years Old With A Pension And $1 Million Saved. What's Next? [Episode 66]

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Why You Should NOT Roth Convert Everything... [Episode 65]

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If You Have $1-3 Million Or More, LISTEN TO THIS! [Episode 64]

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Long-Term Care Insurance: Is It Right For You? [Episode 63]

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Estate Planning Documents: Everything You Need To Know [Episode 62]

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Why Your Kids Should Work With Your Financial Advisor [Episode 61]

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Joe and Mindy Talk All Things Retirement Planning [Episode 60]

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How Buckets Can Help You Pay Less Taxes On Your Investments [Episode 59]

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Retiring at 59.5 Could Be The BEST Thing For You... [Episode 58]

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One-Time Financial Plan vs. Ongoing Plan: What's The Difference? [Episode 57]

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5 Reasons to Roth Convert If You Have A Pension [Episode 56]

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THIS Shows How Devastating the Widow's Penalty Can Be [Episode 55]

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Is It Enough To Work With A Fiduciary In Retirement Planning? [Episode 54]

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Tax Planning is the KEY to Retirement Planning [Episode 53]

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Joe Talks Midwestern Millionaires and Retirement on 610 WTVN [Episode 52]

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Annuities: Everything You Need To Know [Episode 51]

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The 2 MOST IMPORTANT Things to Plan for in Retirement [Episode 50]

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Financial Advisors Say Some Crazy Stuff... [Episode 49]

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If You're Retired With a High Net Worth, Be Aware of This! [Episode 48]

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6 Reasons to NOT Get Retirement Planning Advice from Peers [Episode 47]

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Joe Joins Mikaela Hunt on 610 WTVN [Episode 46]

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Don't Follow Cookie Cutter Retirement Planning Advice [Episode 45]

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Insurance-Only vs Fully Fiduciary Financial Advisor: What's the Difference? [Episode 44]

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Why Do CPAs Not Talk Tax Planning? [Episode 43]

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Do You NEED Life Insurance in Retirement?? [Episode 42]

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Use THESE Strategies for Long-Term Care Costs in Retirement [Episode 41]

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$700k Income Each Year and They STILL Had Credit Card Debt?? [Episode 40]

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4 BEST Charitable Planning Strategies in Retirement [Episode 39]

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A Second Opinion Could Go Farther Than You Think... [Episode 38]

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This Trend Could MASSIVELY Impact Your Retirement... [Episode 37]

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10 Reasons Why You SHOULD Roth Convert [Episode 36]

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How Government Spending And Tax Changes Could Affect You [Episode 35]

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Are Annuities Good or Bad? [Episode 34]

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Best Ways to Pay Taxes When Doing A Roth Conversion [Episode 33]

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What Federal Employees Need To Know About Retirement Planning [Episode 32]

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5 Must-Read Books for Retirement [Episode 31]

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What is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust? [Episode 30]

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How to Give Money to Christian Schools in Ohio FOR FREE!! [Episode 29]

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Should You Work With An Older Or Younger Advisor? [Episode 28]

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7 Reasons Why You Should NOT Work With A Financial Planner [Episode 27]

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$1 Million in Tax-Deferred Investments? Watch This! [Episode 26]

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How to Lower Your RMDs [Episode 25]

273

Is Your Financial Advisor Doing A Good Job For You? [Episode 24]

274

The Three Buckets of Tax Planning [Episode 23]

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The Widow's Penalty and How to Plan For It [Episode 22]

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Joe on the Radio Talking About 2024 Planning Items [Episode 20]

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Everything You Need to Know About Social Security [Episode 19]

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Will You Pay HIGHER Taxes in Retirement?? [Episode 18]

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Tax Planning with Pensions [Episode 17]

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How to Leave Your Current Financial Advisor Cordially [Episode 16]

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Joe and His Parents Were On the Radio! [Episode 15]

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7 Questions to Help You Find the Right Financial Advisor [Episode 14]

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How to Have More Purpose With Your Wealth in Retirement [Episode 13]

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Everything Retirees Need to Know About Tax Planning [Episode 12]

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Do You Have a Plan or a Portfolio? [Episode 11]

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What Estate Planning Documents Do You Need? [Episode 10]

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4 Ways to Protect Your Wealth in Retirement [Episode 9]

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Check THESE 10 Items Before the End of 2023 [Episode 8]

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Joe Goes Live with Mindy and Boots Again [Episode 7]

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3 Ways Financial Advisors Get Compensated [Episode 6]

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6 Reasons Why Financial Advisors Do Not Talk Taxes [Episode 5]

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"I Hate Taxes" Book Interview [Episode 4]

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How to Face the Complexities of Retirement Today [Episode 3]

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Joe Goes Live with Mindy and Boots [Episode 2]

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The History of Peak Retirement Planning, Inc. [Episode 1]