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Smart Tax Talk with John Blanchard — 107 episodes
The Hidden Signals That Tell You an Advisor Isn’t Right
Beyond the Numbers: The Overlooked Side of Retirement Planning
Asset organization and tax-efficient strategies
Filed Your Taxes? Here’s Why the Real Planning Starts Now
The Retirement Tax Surprise Most People Never See Coming
Building Financial Resilience Without Chasing Headlines
Are You Financially Ready for What the Market Doesn’t See Coming?
Smart Tax Talk w/ John Blanchard
Tax Moves, Market Shifts, and the New Retirement Mindset
Retirement Isn’t Just About You
Retirement Isn’t a Deadline—It’s a Design
Delaying retirement can have financial benefits but also costs in terms of time
Planning for a Life You Actually Want After Work
Understanding 401k Performance and Fees
The Truth About Annuities and Retirement Planning
Why DIY Taxes Could Derail Your Retirement
What Your Retirement Plan Maybe Missing
The Retirement Crisis No One’s Talking About—Until Now
From Paycheck to Purpose: Your Urgent Retirement Wake-Up Call
Your Golden Years Are at Risk—Here’s How to Protect Them
The Retirement Mistake You Don’t Know You’re Making
Retirement Fears Are Real—Here’s How to Beat Them
Organizing your assets for retirement
Logical Investing, Not Emotional Investing
What do you want to retire to?
Understanding Good Debt vs. Bad Debt
Revisiting the 4% Rule in Retirement
Baby Boomers are facing unique challenges as they retire
Understanding Roth Conversions
Tax Efficiency in Retirement Planning
Is Your 401k a Risky Tech Fund?
Navigating Inherited IRAs, Market Volatility, and Debt Management
Utilizing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
Tax efficiency is crucial for retirement income
Tactical vs. Emotional Investment Strategies
Retirement Strategies for Every Saver
The Importance of Income Planning in Retirement
Impact of the Windfall Elimination Provision
The Importance of Family Financial Conversations
The Financial Landscape Post-Election
Planning for Longevity: Strategies for a Century Life
How procrastination can lead to financial and relational issues
Navigating Interest Rates in Retirement Planning
The Truth Behind America's Retirement Crisis
Financial nimbleness is key to adapting to market changes
Early Retirement: Is It Feasible?
Investing based on social media hype
The Hidden Costs of Retirement: Understanding Fees
Should you consider tax loss harvesting year-round?
Managing Tax Liability in Retirement Planning
Teaching Children about Money and Responsible Spending
Delaying retirement planning could be costly
The Downsides of Relying on Mutual Funds
Navigating Forced Early Retirement
Proactive Maintenance for Retirement Portfolios
Don't think you have to be stuck with a mutual fund
Building a Holistic Retirement Plan
Understanding Inflation and Market Trends
Navigating Early Retirement and Tax Code Changes
An Argument For Claiming Social Security Early
Cicadas and Retirement
The Good, Bad, And Ugly When It Comes to Fees in Retirement
What Number Should You Be Focusing On In Retirement?
Could IRAs And 401(K)S Become Extinct?
Is a Roth Conversion the Right Move for You?
The Impact of Working In Retirement
How Much Should You Have Saved For Your Retirement?
Tax Reduction In Retirement
The Importance Of Risk Reduction in Retirement
How Much Should You Withdraw From Your 401(k)?
What's The Financial Outlook For 2024?
How To Tackle Financial Resolutions
Are Roth Conversions Worth It In Retirement?
Short and Long Term Planning
Are Bonds Coming Back Into Favor?
The Importance of After-Tax Income
What To Do When You First Retire
What is "Funflation?"
What to Do With Your RMDs
If Not Now, Then When?
Retiring From The Market?
What To Do In A Flat Market
Predicting the Market (Or, Why You Can't)
Is 59 1/2 is the New 40?
Death and Taxes
The Social Security "Stealth" Tax
401(k) Mistakes
Should You Delay Your Retirement?
What Are Alternative Assets?
Does the 4% Rule Still Work?
Getting Back on Track In Retirement
Retirement Planning Versus Income Planning
Is Cash Still "Trash?"
The Value of a Second Opinion
Safeguarding Your Retirement Savings in the face of Potential Stagflation
What is Diversification?
Choosing the Right Advisor
The Sequence of Returns Risk
The Value of 401k Fees
The Truth About Roth Conversions
A Plan For *Not* Retiring
A Tax Free Retirement?
Personal Net Worth
Does Your Credit Score Matter In Retirement?
Fantasy Football and Retirement
Are Annuities Right For... Anyone?
Why Have a Plan?