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Joe Knows Retirement — 312 episodes

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I'm 60 With $2 Million and a Pension... Should I Do Roth Conversions?

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Retiring With a Pension? Watch This

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13 Roth Conversion Windows You CAN'T Afford To Miss

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The 5 Biggest Retirement Concerns I Hear

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Why Your Retirement Savings Could KEEP Growing After You Retire

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4 Ways Your Pension Protects You in Retirement

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5 Things That Disappear After You Retire

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You're Not the Average Retiree... Here's Why

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The #1 Thing Wealthy Retirees Do Differently

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7 Retirement Numbers You MUST Know If You Have a Pension

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Don't Retire Until You've Checked These 5 Things

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The Biggest Retirement Mistake Isn't Running Out of Money... It's This

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7 Retirement Mistakes I See Every Week (Don't Make These)

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98% of Retirees Should Be Worried About These 3 Risks

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The Truth About Having Both a Pension and an IRA

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The Biggest Retirement Lies That Could Cost You Thousands

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Don't Retire Until You Answer These 5 Questions First

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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

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Most Pension Retirees Miss These Opportunities

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The 5 WORST Things About Retirement

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

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

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7 Questions to Ask Before Roth Converting

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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

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

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FAQs You NEED to Know Before Hiring a Financial Planning Team

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These 3 Pension Pillars Can Make or Break Your Retirement

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

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Why Your Future Net Worth Is MUCH Bigger Than You Think

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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+

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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+

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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...

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

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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

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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...

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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)

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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

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What To Do If You Have Financial Freedom In Retirement

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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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Is Your Spouse Financially Okay If You Pass?

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

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

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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?

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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)

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

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

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Pensions & Roth Conversions: What To Plan For In Retirement

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5 Tax Planning Strategies For Retirement

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

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Roth Conversions: Are They Worth It?

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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

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

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Generational Wealth Can Change the Lives of Your Kids and Grandkids

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

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It's Okay To Spend Money In Retirement!

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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]

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

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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]