Retirement Answer Man

Have you been wondering what you’re supposed to do when it comes to refilling your retirement income buckets? So has Michael. In this episode, I’ll go into further detail about how to do that.

Stay tuned for the answer to Michael’s question and many others as well as a chat with Kevin Lyles on how to ease into retirement in the Bring It On segment. Press play to get started. 

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN

LISTENER QUESTIONS

  • [4:38] How to reinvest retirement income floor
  • [15:21] Contribute to grandchild’s Roth accounts to teach compounding
  • [16:58] How is a non-deductible IRA contribution withdrawal handled?
  • [19:51] The pros and cons of Everplans
  • [24:26] On organizing books

BRING IT ON

  • [25:45] How to ease into retirement

TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

  • [33:45] Check your liquidity

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

BOOK - The Road to Character by David Brooks

BOOK - The Second Mountain by David Brooks 

Everplans.com

Episode 473 - How Is Deferred Compensation Taxed When I Receive It?

Rock Retirement Club

Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That

BOOK - Rock Retirement  by Roger Whitney

Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

 

Direct download: RAM515.mp3
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What would you do if your retirement planner said no when you asked them for a report? I’ll address this question and many more on this episode of the Retirement Answer Man Show.

We’ll also discuss the two things you need to find happiness. Are you curious as to what they are? Listen in to find out. 

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN

LISTENER QUESTIONS

  • [2:13] Adding to my partial answer to a question in episode 512
  • [5:33] What to do when my advisor told me no to a report
  • [11:05] On switching plans in Medicare’s open enrollment
  • [14:41] What training someone should pursue to improve their financial education
  • [18:10] The issues that come with trying to die with zero
  • [21:03] Rules when you return to work
  • [23:22] On securing long-term care insurance
  • [25:51] Are the rules different for 457B accounts?

BRING IT ON

  • [29:57] Building protocols to improve your agency

TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

  • [34:00] Write 5 things you are grateful for and 5 things you can do to build agency

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

Huberman Lab Podcast

LTCI Partners

Episode #281 - Is An Annuity Right For Retirement? The Role An Annuity Can Play In Your Portfolio

BOOK - Die with Zero by Bill Perkins

Episode #345 - How Does Medicare Work? Making Your Medicare Decision with Danielle Roberts

Boomer Benefits

Episode 512 - How Should I Pay Taxes On My Roth Conversions?

Rock Retirement Club

Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That

BOOK - Rock Retirement  by Roger Whitney

Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

Direct download: RAM514.mp3
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If you have different retirement accounts at various brokerage firms, you may wonder whether you should consolidate them. One listener asked me that very question today. I’ll answer it along with several others–don’t miss the one about my finance book recommendations. 

Are you curious about how you can improve your relationship in retirement? Then, make sure to listen to Mark Ross’s suggestions in the Bring It On segment.

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN

LISTENER QUESTIONS

  • [5:51] Should Greg and his wife consolidate their accounts?
  • [11:39] Using the Obsidian note-taking app
  • [13:42] Larry’s question on RMDs and down markets
  • [16:34] My recommendation on reading material for Sandy on money management
  • [19:41] What is a LIRP?

BRING IT ON WITH MARK ROSS

  • [22:12] The relationship pillar requires communication
  • [25:16] Have a retirement plan of record

TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

  • [30:07] Review these end-of-year housekeeping tips

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

BOOK - The Behavioral Investor by Daniel Crosby

BOOK - 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller

BOOK - Don’t Retire, Rewire by Jeri Sedlar

BOOK - Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley

BOOK - Stacked by Joe Saul-Sehy

BOOK - A Simple Plan to Wealth by J.L. Collins

BOOK - Winning the Loser’s Game by Charles Ellis

BOOk - The Retirement Income Guidebook by Wade Pfau

The Retirement Answer Man GoodReads group

Notion

Obsidian note-taking app

Rock Retirement Club

Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That

BOOK - Rock Retirement  by Roger Whitney

Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

Direct download: RAM513.mp3
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“You do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” James Clear

I’ve been focusing on building up my systems lately and today I’ll provide you with an example of what that looks like for me. 

In addition, in this episode, you’ll hear several questions on how to optimize your tax burden. Then in the Bring It On segment, Kevin Lyles joins me to discuss the role of leisure in retirement.

Join me today to take a baby step to improve your life in retirement. 

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN

PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT

  • [2:19] Building systems 

LISTENER QUESTIONS

  • [6:31] How to pay taxes for Roth Conversions
  • [14:44] On new rules for catch-up contributions
  • [17:07] Can Larry contribute to his wife’s HSA?
  • [19:26] The details on the taxes on selling a house

BRING IT ON

  • [22:46] The role of leisure in retirement
  • [25:06] The 6 categories of leisure

TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

  • [31:16] Look at your after-tax accounts and tally your realized capital gains

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

BOOK - Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Rock Retirement Club

Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That

BOOK - Rock Retirement  by Roger Whitney

Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

Direct download: RAM512.mp3
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Bonds are a ubiquitous part of a balanced portfolio and in recent years bond funds have become even more attractive to many investors. However, due to rising interest rates, bond funds are now losing their appeal. 

One listener asks whether she should call it quits on her investment in bond funds. In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Nichole and I will explore this and other questions from listeners like you. 

Stick around to hear my conversation with Dr. Bobby Dubois about energy and our relationship with caffeine. Find out once and for all whether caffeine is as bad for you as they say.

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN

WHAT I READ IN OCTOBER

  • [1:30] Books I read in October

LISTENER QUESTIONS

  • [5:01] Will it be a long way to get back to even on bond funds?
  • [10:03] About the recommended withdrawal rate in retirement
  • [12:12] How to figure out the net worth of a pension
  • [14:41] A question about transferring IRA funds to HSA
  • [16:23] Feedback on wisdom for our children
  • [17:14] How far back should a newer listener go in the podcasts?
  • [21:09] A comment on my YouTube video with Joe Saul-Sehy

BRING IT ON WITH DR. BOBBY DUBOIS

  • [22:20] 85% of people have caffeinated beverages each day
  • [28:22] How much caffeine should you have each day
  • [30:12] What happens to your brain on caffeine
  • [39:37] What to do with this information

TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

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BOOK - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

BOOK - The Armor of Light by Ken Follett

BOOK - Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday

Rock Retirement Club

Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That

BOOK - Rock Retirement  by Roger Whitney

Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

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