Your Money, Your Wealth
Making fun of finance. A "Top 10 Personal Finance Podcast" and "Top 12 Retirement Podcast" (US News & World Report, 2023). One of the "10 Best Personal Finance YouTube Channels" (CardRates, 2023). “Best Retirement Podcast With Humor” (FIPhysician, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Learn strategies that can help you retire successfully. Financial advisor Joe Anderson, CFP® and certified public accountant Big Al Clopine, CPA answer your money questions and spitball on your 401k, IRA, Roth conversions and backdoor Roth IRA, how to pay less taxes, asset allocation, stocks and bonds, real estate, and other investments, Social Security benefits, capital gains tax, 1031 exchange, early retirement, expenses and withdrawals, and more money and wealth management strategies. YMYW is retirement planning, investing, and tax reduction made fun, presented by Pure Financial Advisors - a fee-only financial planning firm. Pure Financial adheres to the fiduciary standard of care, in which we are required by law to act in the best interest of our clients at all times. Access free financial resources and episode transcripts, Ask Joe & Big Al On Air to get your Retirement Plan Spitball Analysis: http://YourMoneyYourWealth.com
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Are You Cutting Retirement Too Close? - 542
08/12/2025
Are You Cutting Retirement Too Close? - 542
"Rubble and Skye" in Minnesota want to spend $65,000 a year in retirement, and they’ll have $67K in annual fixed income. Are they cutting it too close? "Atouk and Tala" in New Jersey will have retirement money, Social Security, and “Lumpy,” their lump sum pension - will they be okay? We’ll find out today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 542 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, should David in Redondo Beach California use his Roth money to buy a home? And what do the fellas think about "Charlie Pepper" in Colorado using a home equity line of credit (HELOC) for retirement spending, instead of living off of pre-tax money? Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD the WATCH on YMYW TV COMPLETE the for your chance at a $100 Amazon e-gift card! (secret password: ymyw) ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your LEAVE YOUR HONEST RATINGS AND REVIEWS on SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW on JOIN THE CONVERSATION DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:43 - $250K Saved, $67K Fixed Income, $65K Spending. Are We Cutting Retirement Too Close? (Rubble & Sky, MN) 05:20 - We Have a $700K Pension, $335K Retirement, Plus Social Security. Will We Be OK? (Atouk and Tala, NJ) 13:14 - Watch Financial Boot Camp on YMYW TV, Download the Investing Basics Guide 14:03 - Should I Use My Roth Money for a Home Purchase? (David, Redondo Beach, CA) 21:03 - Complete the 8th Annual YMYW Podcast Survey for your chance at a $100 Amazon e-gift card! (secret password: ymyw) 22:01 - HELOC vs. Pre-Tax Account for Retirement Spending (Charlie Pepper, CO) 34:23 - Next Week on YMYW Podcast: Guest Co-Host 34:53 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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Are These Millennials Saving Enough to Retire Before 60? - 541
08/05/2025
Are These Millennials Saving Enough to Retire Before 60? - 541
Pam and Jim in Phoenix are 38 and 41 and want to retire at 59 and 62. Matt and his wife in Pennsylvania are both 39 and want to retire at 57. Are these millennials on the right financial path, or have they brunched and YOLO’d away their retirement dreams? That’s today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 541 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, do Roth conversions make sense for Will and Jane in New York, given their high income and high tax bracket? Which pension option is best for their circumstances? Finally, the fellas spitball for Juan’s mother in Florida on how long-term capital gains on the installment sale of her company will be taxed. Free financial resources & episode transcript: Complete the for your chance at a $100 Amazon e-gift card! (secret password: ymyw) LIMITED TIME OFFER: Download before this Friday, August 8, 2025! WATCH on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your LEAVE YOUR HONEST RATINGS AND REVIEWS on SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW on JOIN THE CONVERSATION DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:44 - We’re Millennials. Have We Brunched and YOLO'd Away Our Retirement Dreams? (Pam & Jim, Phoenix, AZ) 12:10 - We're 39 With $840K. Can We Retire at Age 57? (Matt, PA) 22:57 - Complete the 8th Annual YMYW Podcast Survey for your chance at a $100 Amazon e-gift card! 23:53 - Do Roth Conversions Make Sense Given Our High Income and Tax Bracket? What Pension Option is Best? (Will and Jane, NY - voice) 37:04 - Watch Complete Money Makeover on YMYW TV, Download the Complete Money Makeover Guide before Friday, August 8, 2025! 37:46 - How Will Long Term Capital Gains on the Installment Sale of My Company Be Taxed? (Juan's Mother, FL) 47:50 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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Smart Strategies to Retire Early and Spend More - 540
07/29/2025
Smart Strategies to Retire Early and Spend More - 540
Can Beth and Rip retire early, spend more, and Die with Zero? When should they claim Social Security? Forrest and Jenny have 10 rental properties at age 31. Can they retire at age 50? (And what makes you a real estate professional from a tax perspective?) Plus, what are the rules for spousal IRA contributions and required minimum distributions? Memphis wants to know. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball for YMYW audience members who are definitely not fictional characters, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 540. Free financial resources & episode transcript: Complete the for your chance at a $100 Amazon e-gift card! (secret password: ymyw) Watch on YMYW TV CALCULATE your free ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your LEAVE YOUR HONEST RATINGS AND REVIEWS on SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW on JOIN THE CONVERSATION DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Complete the 8th Annual YMYW Podcast Survey for your chance at a $100 Amazon e-gift card! 00:35 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:13 - Can We Retire Early, Spend More, and Die With Zero? When Should We Collect Social Security? (Beth and Rip, FL - voice) 12:06 - Watch Retirement Panic Button: 7 Ways to Avoid Hitting It on YMYW TV Calculate your Financial Blueprint Schedule a Free Assessment 13:41 - We Have 10 Rental Properties at Age 31. Are We on Track to Retire at Age 50? (Forrest and Jenny, Cherry Hill, NJ - voice) 20:04 - Spousal IRA Contributions and RMD Rules (Memphis) 32:23 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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Where to Invest for Pre-Retirement and a GO-GO Lifestyle? - 539
07/22/2025
Where to Invest for Pre-Retirement and a GO-GO Lifestyle? - 539
Roger in Canton, Ohio, is burnt out. Can he and his wife Jane pre-retire next year in their mid-50s with $2.8 million? Joe and Big Al spitball on whether they’ll still have enough money for their Go-Go years, Joe’s favorite, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 539. Roger also has an employee stock purchase plan. For the best asset location strategy, should he max out the ESPP at a 15% discount, convert to Roth IRA, build his brokerage account, or a little of all the above? Speaking of asset location, some of our YouTube viewers object to the idea of putting higher performing assets in your Roth account. They say you can’t write off the losses and you’ll be exposed to sequence of returns risk. Stick around for Joe and Al’s response. Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD for Free CALCULATE Your WATCH on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your LEAVE YOUR HONEST RATINGS AND REVIEWS on SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW on JOIN THE CONVERSATION DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 02:03 - I’m Burned Out. Can I Pre-Retire Next Year? (Roger & Jane, Canton, OH) 11:46 - Watch Recipe for Retirement | Retirement Plans Explained on YMYW TV and Calculate Your Free Financial Blueprint 12:50 - Would You Rather for Asset Location: Roth vs. Brokerage? Roth vs. ESPP with 15% Discount? (Roger & Jane, Canton, OH, cont'd) 21:08 - Higher Performing Assets in Roth Exposes You To Sequence of Returns Risk and You Can't Write Off The Losses (YouTube comment) 24:54 - Next Week on the YMYYW Podcast 25:27 - Download Why Asset Location Matters for Free
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How Much Money Do You Need to Retire in 2026? - 538
07/15/2025
How Much Money Do You Need to Retire in 2026? - 538
George and Weezy in the land of Lincoln will have deferred compensation and wonder if they can retire in mid-2026, or even earlier. Will they have enough? Should Jenn in Ohio move with work, take a break, or just retire? She asks Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA for a brutally honest spitball, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 538. Plus, Seth isn’t sure if he can afford to stay retired at age 52, and whether he should convert his retirement savings to Roth, so he uses an AI voice to ask the fellas for his spitball. And Leon uses his real voice to ask whether REIT ETFs are a good way to get into real estate investing. Free financial resources & episode transcript: Test your knowledge: take our Watch on YMYW TV Download the for free and Request a Free Copy of The Best of Jonathan Clements: Classic Columns on Money and Life on Kindle! Watch or Listen to ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your LEAVE YOUR HONEST RATINGS AND REVIEWS on SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW on JOIN THE CONVERSATION DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:03 - Can “George and Weezy” Retire in 2026 or Earlier With Deferred Compensation? (IL) 12:17 - Pop Quiz, Retirement Readines Guide 13:02 - Should I Move With Work, Take a Break, or Retire Now? Be Brutally Honest (Jenn, OH) 17:43 - Can I Stay Retired at Age 52? Should I Convert Retirement Savings to Tax-Free Roth? (Seth, Montana, AI voice) 24:34 - Ask Joe & Big Al for your Retirement Spitball Analysis, Schedule a Free Financial Assessment 25:30 - Are REIT ETFs a Good Way to Get Into Real Estate Investing? (Leon, Chicago - voice) 33:56 - Request a Free Kindle Copy of The Best of Jonathan Clements, Watch or Listen to “The Payoff is Huge”: Jonathan Clements’ Final Initiative to Empower Lifelong Savers
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Asset Location, Investing Property Sale Proceeds, and Maxing Tax-Free Retirement - 537
07/08/2025
Asset Location, Investing Property Sale Proceeds, and Maxing Tax-Free Retirement - 537
You’ve got your tax-free Roth accounts and your tax-deferred retirement accounts. Should you invest the same way in each? Kevin in Denver wants to know. Jim and Pam in Orange County are eligible for combat zone tax exclusions (CZTE). How else can they maximize their tax-free retirement strategy? Susan Brandeis, CFP® spitballs with Big Al Clopine, CPA, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 537. Plus, should Ned in Tokyo sell his Bay Area rental property and invest the proceeds? And Bob and Brigette in Wisconsin got a late start on Roth IRA savings. Should they prioritize saving into a Roth, brokerage account, or 401(k)? Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD WATCH on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your LEAVE YOUR HONEST RATINGS AND REVIEWS on SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW on JOIN THE CONVERSATION DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:46 - Should the Asset Location of Our Accounts Be Independent of Each Other? (Kevin, Denver) 08:54 - CTZE - Any Other Ways to Maximize Our Tax-Free Retirement Strategy? (Jim & Pam, Orange County) 17:19 - Watch How to Build a Recession-Proof Portfolio on YMYW TV, Download the Recession Protection Guide 18:00 - Should We Sell a Rental Property and Invest the Proceeds? (Ned, Tokyo, Japan) 25:37 - Got a Late Start on Roth IRA Savings. Should I Prioritize Roth, Brokerage, or 401(k)? (Bob & Bridgette, WI) 34:49 - Next Week on YMYW Podcast
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Social Security vs. Pension No More - 536
07/01/2025
Social Security vs. Pension No More - 536
If your pension impacted your ability to collect Social Security benefits, 2025 is a very good year for you and your spouse. The Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset are no more, and you’re now eligible for your full Social Security benefits AND your pension! Today on a quick Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 536, while Joe hangs in the North Star State, Big Al Clopine explains what the Social Security Fairness Act means for Cherilyn and her husband, and "Nuke La Loosh" and his wife, with the help of our special guest co-host, Susan Brandeis, CFP®. Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD (newly updated!) for free YMYW ranked among the "" by Due.com, featured on NASDAQ.com ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:47 - Can I Qualify for Half of My Wife's Social Security Now That WEP and GPO Are Gone? (Nuke La Loosh, Northern CA - voice) 08:16 - Is My Husband Eligible for Spousal Social Security Benefits Now that WEP and GPO Are Gone? (Cherilyn, El Cajon, CA) 12:58 - Comment: Your TV Show and Guide on Social Security Are Out of Date (Helen, San Diego) 14:11 - Comment: Even If the TV Show Doesn't Pertain to You Directly, You Can Inform Someone Else (Catherine) 14:39 - Social Security Handbook (newly updated!) - download for free 15:00 - YMYW ranked among the "14 Best Retirement Podcasts and Blogs to Follow" by Due.com, featured on NASDAQ.com 15:21 - Next Week on the YMYW Podcast
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When Do Roth Conversions STOP Making Sense? - 535
06/24/2025
When Do Roth Conversions STOP Making Sense? - 535
Ryan in Texas is in the 32% tax bracket. Where should he save for retirement so he’ll be in a lower bracket? Should Weronika in Texas pay the taxes now to convert to Roth for lifetime tax-free growth in the future, even though she’s in the 37% tax bracket? And Jerry in Phoenix wonders if there is a point where Joe would come to the conclusion that Roth conversions no longer make sense? Stay tuned for the 7 reasons to consider NOT converting to Roth, today on Your Money, Your Wealth podcast number 535 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. First up, a word of Roth conversion thanks from Al in Florida. Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD Watch on YMYW TV RETIREMENT CALCULATION TOOLS: (from Boldin, formerly NewRetirement) ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the (Scene from Steve Martin movie "Roxanne" - warning, language!) Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:44 - Thanks for Suggesting a Roth Conversion During the Market Drop (comment from Al, FL) 03:38 - In the 32% Tax Bracket. Where Should I Save for Retirement to Be in a Lower Bracket? (Ryan, TX) 07:57 - In the 37% Bracket: Backdoor Roth or Non-Roth Investments for Retirement Savings? (Weronika, TX) 12:25 - Watch The Last 5 Years Before Retirement Will Decide Your Lifestyle - Here's How on YMYW TV. Calculate your free Financial Blueprint 13:23 - Is There a Point Where Roth Conversions No Longer Make Sense? (Jerry, Phoenix, AZ) 25:26 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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Roth Conversions vs. IRMAA, Using Retirement Funds to Pay the Mortgage, Retirement Spending Plan - 534
06/17/2025
Roth Conversions vs. IRMAA, Using Retirement Funds to Pay the Mortgage, Retirement Spending Plan - 534
Ralph and Alice in Monument, Colorado have $4.6 million dollars saved at ages 63 and 58. Should they do Roth conversions? How do they avoid IRMAA? Mary Jo in Escondido, California wonders if she should use her 403(b) money to pay off her mortgage. And Lucas plans to spend from his brokerage, then his 401(k), then his Social Security and pension when he retires in 20 years. What do Joe and Big Al think of his strategy? Find out today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 534. Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD the DOWNLOAD Watch on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:55 - We're 63 and 58 With $4.6M Saved. Should We Do Roth Conversions? Can We Avoid IRMAA? (Ralph & Alice, Monument, CO - voice) 11:51 - Watch Is There a Formula for Retirement? on YMYW TV, Download The Retirement Readiness Guide for free 12:59 - Should I Use My 403(b) Pay Off My Mortgage? (Mary Jo, Escondido) 16:48 - Brokerage to 401(k) to Social Security and Pension: Good Income Strategy for Retirement in 20 Years? (Lucas) 26:33 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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Early Withdrawals, Tech Stocks vs. International, Annuities, ESOP and NUA - 533
06/10/2025
Early Withdrawals, Tech Stocks vs. International, Annuities, ESOP and NUA - 533
Before she retires next month at age 52, Rowan in Georgia wonders how to maximize growth in her IRA, which will be funded with 72(t) early retirement withdrawals. What do Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA think of her substantially equal periodic payment plan? And how should she allocate it? Michael in Virginia isn’t interested in any international investments and is instead invested in stocks like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Berkshire. What adjustments would the fellas make to his portfolio for long term growth? That’s today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 533. Plus, our friend Will, who is not a gas siphoner, wants Joe and Big Al’s opinion on "backdoor Rothing" his solo 401(k) instead of having an emergency fund, and on what he should do with his annuity. Also, the fellas explain ESOP and NUA - that is, employee stock ownership plans and net unrealized appreciation - for Tess and Finn in Texas. Free financial resources & episode transcript: WATCH on YMYW TV CALCULATE your free SCHEDULE your The (audio only) ASK Joe & Big Al for your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:05 - How Do I Maximize My 72(t) Early Retirement Withdrawals? (Rowan, GA - voice) 10:24 - Watch 10 Big Retirement Regrets to Avoid (Before It's Too Late) on YMYW TV, Calculate your free Financial Blueprint 11:23 - I'm Not Interested in International Investments. Does My Asset Allocation of Tech Stocks Make Long-Term Sense? (Michael, VA) 14:18 - Should I Backdoor Roth My Solo 401(k) Income Instead of Having an Emergency Fund? What Should I Do With My Annuity? (Will the Gas Siphoner) 24:44 - Schedule a Free Financial Assessment With Pure Financial Advisors 25:53 - ESOP and NUA Explained (Tess & Finn, TX) 31:53 - Tribute to Betsey Clopine, 1933 - 2025 33:17 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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"The Payoff is Huge": Jonathan Clements’ Final Initiative to Empower Lifelong Savers - 532
06/03/2025
"The Payoff is Huge": Jonathan Clements’ Final Initiative to Empower Lifelong Savers - 532
Imagine being told you only have 12 months to live. What would you do with your time? Today on Your Money, Your Wealth podcast number 532, Big Al Clopine, CPA and Executive Producer Andi Last are thrilled to welcome Jonathan Clements back for his fourth appearance. For thirty years, Jonathan has been known for his personal finance writing: in his column “Getting Going,” which appeared in the Wall Street Journal over 1,000 times starting in 1994, on his website HumbleDollar.com, and in his many acclaimed books. About a year ago, Jonathan Clements was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer and was told he had about a year to live. Today we’re celebrating the fact that he is still here with us, and we’re inspired by his decision to use his precious time to launch The Jonathan Clements Getting Going on Savings Initiative. Watch or listen to find out how you can get a free Kindle copy of Jonathan’s new book, and how you can help Jonathan pay it forward for the next generation. Free financial resources & episode transcript: The first 100 people to will receive a free Kindle copy of The Best of Jonathan Clements: Classic Columns on Money and Life WATCH on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 02:53 - Jonathan Clements' Getting Going on Savings Initiative 05:23 - $1,000 Roth IRA Contributions and Personal Finance Education for Young Adults 07:55 - Exponential Growth: The Sooner You Save, The Better 09:44 - Research Study Will Measure Impact on Young Savers 11:56 - Financial Education is Important 14:05 - The John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy 14:38 - The First 100 People to Email Us Receive a Free Copy of The Best of Jonathan Clements: Classic Columns on Money and Life 15:45 - How Does a Healthy 62-Year-Old Non-Smoker End Up Living With Stage IV Lung Cancer? The EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutation 18:52 - HumbleDollar.com, The Jonathan Clements Getting Going on Savings Initiative, and The Best of Jonathan Clements Book
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Tariffs Killed My Portfolio. Should I Claim Social Security Early? - 531
05/27/2025
Tariffs Killed My Portfolio. Should I Claim Social Security Early? - 531
Tariffs killed Carl’s investment portfolio and left him wondering if he should claim Social Security early. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball for him today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 531. Kelly and Steve in Pennsylvania ask for a three-fer spitball - when to claim their Social Security, whether they should contribute to Roth or convert to Roth for that lifetime tax-free growth on their investments, and if they’re on track for Kelly to retire in three years. Free financial resources & episode transcript: CALCULATE your free WATCH on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:21 - Tariffs Killed My Portfolio. Should I Claim Social Security Early? (Carl) 10:14 - Watch The Retirement Course: Can You Hit a Hole in One? on YMYW TV, Calculate your free Financial Blueprint 11:13 - When Should We Claim Social Security? Roth Contributions or Conversions? Are We On Track for Retirement? (Kelly & Steve) 25:00 - Download the Key Financial Data Guide, YMYW Podcast Outro
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Portfolio Drift, Avoiding Capital Gains, and a $6M Retirement - 530
05/20/2025
Portfolio Drift, Avoiding Capital Gains, and a $6M Retirement - 530
What should you do when the asset allocation of your retirement portfolio drifts? Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on rebalancing for DJ in St. Louis, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 530. Plus, Coach Dobber in Minnesota is curious about municipal bonds in a brokerage account, and Daniel in Stevensville, Michigan needs details on emergency funds. Also, can Tim the Enchanter do a Roth conversion and avoid the nasty big pointy teeth of capital gains tax? And, Duke in upstate New York told his wife they need 6 million dollars in retirement, and she said he was silly. What say Joe and Al? We’ll find out. Free financial resources & episode transcript: ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:47 - Rebalancing Asset Allocation of US Stocks, International Stocks, and Bonds (DJ in St Louis) 07:21 - Can I Do a Roth Conversion and Have No Cap Gains Tax? (Tim the Enchanter, FL) 15:44 - Watch Financial Planning at Every Age on YMYW TV, Download the Retirement Readiness Guide for free 16:41 - Municipal Bonds in a Brokerage Account: Good Idea? (Coach Dobber, MN) 22:48 - Told My Wife We Need $6M to Retire in 20 Years. She Say's I'm Silly. (Duke, upstate NY) 27:09 - Calculate your Free Financial Blueprint, Schedule your Free Financial Assessment 28:54 - What Is an Emergency Fund and How Much Should I Have in It? (Daniel, Stevensville, MI) 36:00 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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When to HOLD OFF on Doing Roth Conversions - 529
05/13/2025
When to HOLD OFF on Doing Roth Conversions - 529
John in Boston is in the 32% tax bracket. Should he do Roth conversions? Flight Deck Dad and Irish Girl in Pensacola have a lot of tax-free pension income. Should they do Roth conversions? Bert and Ernie in New Jersey wonder if they should convert to Roth or take advantage of zero percent capital gains tax rates. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball for all of them today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 529. Plus, Michael and his wife in Bellevue are 34, in the 24% tax bracket and wonder if they should contribute to tax-free or tax-deferred accounts, and if they should slow down on retirement savings and start a bridging account for the years between when they want to punch the clock in their early to mid-50s, and when they can access their retirement savings. Then, for something completely different, Frenchie from Maine writes back in: What are the disadvantages to paying off her mortgage ASAP, and what’s the tax efficiency of a money market compared to bond funds? Free financial resources & episode transcript: WATCH on YMYW TV CALCULATE your SCHEDULE your ASK Joe & Big Al for your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:00 - We’re in the 32% Tax Bracket. Should We Do Roth Conversions? (John, Boston, MA) 06:19 - We Have Large Tax-Free Pension Income. Should We Do Roth Conversions? (Flight Deck Dad & Irish Girl, Pensacola, FL) 16:03 - Watch How to Break Through Retirement Barriers on YMYW TV, Calculate your free Financial Blueprint 16:52 - Should We Do Roth Conversions or Take Advantage of 0% Capital Gains Tax? (Bert & Ernie, NJ) 25:53 - In the 24% Bracket. Should We Contribute to Tax-Free or Tax Deferred Accounts? (Michael, Bellevue, WA) 29:49 - Schedule a Free Financial Assessment at any of Pure Financial Advisors' 12 nationwide locations or online 31:04 - Disadvantages to Paying Off the Mortgage ASAP? Tax Efficiency of Money Market vs. Bond Funds? (Frenchie, ME) 36:23 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYW Podcast
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Retirement Savings: When to Take Your Foot Off the Gas - 528
05/06/2025
Retirement Savings: When to Take Your Foot Off the Gas - 528
You’ve been jamming money into your retirement accounts for years now. When is it okay to slow down? Joe Anderson, CFP®® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball for Ron and Veronica in Indiana today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 528. Plus, how can Scott in Illinois bridge the gap from age 55 to retirement income at 57? How should Big Juan in Texas pay for college? Should he convert his TSP to Roth? Can he retire at 55 And finally, Frank and Jane Drebin in Wisconsin are 46 and 47 and wondering if their plan for retirement in 5 years is just a pipe dream. Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD for free WATCH On YMYW TV CALCULATE your free ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:13 - Can I Take My Foot Off the Gas on Saving for Retirement? (Ron and Veronica, IN) 09:48 - Watch What Happens to Your 401(k) & IRA at Retirement? On YMYW TV and Download The Retirement Readiness Guide 10:43 - How to Bridge the Gap from Age 55 to Retirement Income at 57? (Scott, IL) 20:04 - How to Fund College? TSP to Roth Conversions? Retirement at 55? (Big Juan, TX) 24:45 - Calculate Your Free Financial Blueprint 25:45 - We're 46 and 47, Is Our Retirement Plan a Pipe Dream? (Frank and Jane Drebin, WI) 32:26 - Next Week on the YMYW Podcast
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Taxable Income, Dividends, Roth & SMA: What's Missing in Your Early Retirement? - 527
04/29/2025
Taxable Income, Dividends, Roth & SMA: What's Missing in Your Early Retirement? - 527
What are the pros and cons if Chip uses the money in his taxable brokerage account for early retirement income? Jack and Sally ask Joe and Big Al to spitball on whether they can retire around age 55 or 60, and whether they should max out their Roth or convert to Roth, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 527 with Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, April and Andy ask the fellas to spitball on their dividend investing strategy, and Don wonders if a separately managed account (SMA) makes sense for his taxable account. (We’ll also find out what an SMA is.) Free financial resources & episode transcript: CALCULATE your free DOWNLOAD The for free DOWNLOAD for free WATCH on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:52 - Pros and Cons of Using a Taxable Brokerage Account for Early Retirement Income? (Chip Skylark, Dimsdale) 13:24 - Watch Your 11-Step Path to Financial Freedom on YMYW TV, Calculate Your Free Financial Blueprint 14:27 - Is My Dividend Investing Strategy Missing Anything? (Andy & April, Knoxville, TN) 25:02 - Can I Retire Between Ages 55-60? Should I Max Out Roth Contributions, or Convert to Roth? (Jack & Sally, NC) 31:18 - Download the Withdrawal Strategy Guide and 10 Steps to Improve Investing Success for Free 32:03 - Does a Separately Managed Account (SMA) Make Sense for My Taxable Account? (Don, IA) 40:46 - Next Week on the YMYW Podcast
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Roth IRA is "The Greatest Account Ever" Per Ed Slott. But Why? - 526
04/22/2025
Roth IRA is "The Greatest Account Ever" Per Ed Slott. But Why? - 526
Just about every week here on YMYW, Joe and Big Al talk about converting your retirement savings to Roth accounts. But why? What’s the big deal? Today the “IRA guru” Ed Slott, CPA returns to Your Money, Your Wealth® in podcast number 526 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA to tell us why he calls the Roth IRA “the greatest account ever created.” (Here’s a hint: it’s all about having tax-free income in retirement - and beyond.) Plus, where to prioritize saving for retirement? Jerry Tom in St. Louis wants to know. Are Christian and Tiffany in Montana on track for retirement, and should they rebalance their ETFs? Should Frank in Lake Wobegon’s wife take her teachers’ salary over 9 months or 12 months? And finally, Jon thinks the target retirement withdrawal rates Joe and Big Al use to spitball are too low - we’ll see what they think. Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD CALCULATE your WATCH on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Ed Slott, CPA on the Roth IRA, the Future of Taxes, the Death of the Stretch IRA, and Naming a Trust as Your Retirement Account Beneficiary 19:44 - Download The Complete Roth Papers Package for free 20:37 - Where to Prioritize Saving for Retirement? (Jerry Tom, St. Louis) 28:57 - Are We on Track for Retirement? Should We Rebalance Our ETFs? (Christian & Tiffany, Montana) 40:43 - Watch Don't Let These 10 Risks Break Your Retirement on YMYW TV, Calculate Your Free Financial Blueprint 41:44 - Is It Better to Take Teachers' Salary Over 9 Months or 12? (Frank, Lake Wobegon - voice) 45:32 - Withdrawal Rates Are Very Low on YMYW (Jon, Twitter & Apple Podcasts) 49:46 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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Risks Threaten Retirement. Rewire Your Plans - 525
04/15/2025
Risks Threaten Retirement. Rewire Your Plans - 525
Tariffs, inflation, healthcare costs... how do you shift from saving to spending in retirement while managing risks like these? Jamie Hopkins is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, an attorney, and best-selling author of Find Your Freedom and Rewirement: Rewiring the Way You Think About Retirement. He returns to the show today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 525 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA, to share insights on how to rewire your retirement plans. Plus, how should Fred and Ginger in Huntington Beach, California, pay for repairs on their rental properties? How can Peter Lemonjello manage taxes in his early retirement with 72(t) elections, rental income, and an installment sale? Can Calvin and Susie in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, buy an $800,000 beach house - and should they? Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD WATCH the with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Brian Perry, CFP®, CFA from Pure Financial Advisors on demand DOWNLOAD WATCH on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Thanks to for ranking YMYW in several of their "Best of" lists! . Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Rewiring Spending and Managing Risk in Retirement with Jamie Hopkins Esq., LLM, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP® 24:07 - Watch the Market Volatility Webinar On Demand, Download the Recession Protection Guide 24:52 - How Should We Pay for Repairs on Rental Properties? (Fred & Ginger, Huntington Beach, CA) 33:06 - Early Retirement Taxes: 72(t) Timing, Installment Sale, and Rental Income (Peter LemonJello, FL) 44:02 - Watch How Your Home Can Create Retirement Income on YMYW TV, Download 10 Tips for Real Estate Investors 44:33 - Can and Should We Buy an $800K Beach House? (Calvin and Susie, Lancaster, PA) 53:33 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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Will the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Be Extended? - 524
04/08/2025
Will the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Be Extended? - 524
Will your taxes go up? Stay the same? Go down, even? Jeffrey Levine is Chief Planning Officer at Focus Partners, Professor of Practice in Taxation at the American College of Financial Services, and the Lead Financial Planning Nerd at Kitces.com. In other words, he’s one of the savviest tax minds in the country. Jeff returns to the show today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 524 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA, with his thoughts on what will happen to taxes under the new administration, saving for retirement in a Roth IRA vs. a traditional IRA, managing inherited retirement accounts, and the future viability of Social Security. Plus, what should you do with required minimum distributions when you don't need the money to live on? How do you calculate the maximum amount you should convert from your retirement account to a tax-free Roth account, and how much should you convert - or not - to keep RMDs under control? Finally, how can minor beneficiaries avoid probate? Free financial resources & episode transcript: LIMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFER: DOWNLOAD by Friday April 11, 2025! WATCH on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:05 - Will These Historic Low Tax Rates Be Extended? Insight from Jeff Levine, CFP®, CPA/PFS, ChFC®, RICP®, CWS, AIF, BFA™, MSA 19:54 - Make These 3 Investments for a Happy Retirement and Watch Take Control of Your Retirement Plan on YMYW TV 21:06 - What to Do With Required Minimum Distributions When You Don't Need the Money to Live On? (Judi, San Diego) 24:40 - How Much NOT to Convert to Roth to Keep RMDs Under Control? (DH from SoCal) 32:26 - LIMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFER: Download the DIY Retirement Guide by Friday, April 11, 2025! 33:39 - How to Calculate How Much Roth Conversion I Should Do? (Joe, voice) 38:42 - How Can I Reduce My Required Minimum Distributions? (Joel, CA) 40:18 - How Can Minor Beneficiaries Avoid Probate? (Esther, San Francisco) 46:04 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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These Three Investments Make for a Happier Retirement - 523
04/01/2025
These Three Investments Make for a Happier Retirement - 523
What are the three predictors of retirement happiness? Dr. Michael Finke, CFP® from the tells us what his research shows. He also shares his insights on the four percent rule for retirement withdrawals and whether there is anything we can do to stave off the effects of aging on our cognitive abilities. That’s today on Your Money, Your Wealth podcast number 523 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, Joe and Big Al do some retirement spitballing: can Jon in Pennsylvania retire early at age 56, and would it be better for him to take his pension monthly or as a lump sum? Steve and his wife in Colorado are 48 and 54 and have $3 million saved. When can they retire? Eager Eagle and his wife in Washington state have $2 million saved at ages 61 and 63. Can they retire next year? Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD WATCH: on YMYW TV WATCH/LISTEN: ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the
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Choosing Your Retirement Income Style and Top 5 Ways to Manage Market Volatility - 522
03/25/2025
Choosing Your Retirement Income Style and Top 5 Ways to Manage Market Volatility - 522
What is your retirement income style? Dr. Wade Pfau, CFA, RICP®, is the co-founder of RISAprofile.com, providing investors with retirement income style awareness. He returns to Your Money, Your Wealth® today on podcast number 522 to talk about four different styles of retirement income, distribution planning and the four percent rule. Plus, what does Dr. Pfau think will happen with President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, scheduled to sunset at the end of this year? What are Dr. Pfau’s thoughts on annuities as part of your retirement plan? Next, "Joe Anderson’s Top 5 Things" to help you manage the impact of all this market volatility on your portfolio. Also, Joe Anderson CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball for "Al Bundy" in St. Louis: what withdrawal strategy makes sense for him, and what he should do with his IRA and 401(k) money? Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD the DOWNLOAD The WATCH on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:00 - Retirement Income Style, Tax Laws, and Annuities with Dr. Wade Pfau 16:39 - What's the Future of Your Social Security? Watch Last Week's YMYW Podcast & Subscribe on YouTube 17:08 - Joe Anderson’s Top 5 Things: How to Manage Market Volatility 26:27 - Learn to Escape These 11 Tax Traps and You'll Save in Retirement on YMYW TV, Download the Tax Planning Guide 27:13 - What Should I Do With My IRA and 401(k)? I'm 61 and Have $10M. (Al Bundy, St. Louis) 00:00 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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What’s the Future of Social Security Under the New Administration? - 521
03/18/2025
What’s the Future of Social Security Under the New Administration? - 521
What does the future hold for your Social Security under the new Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency? Nationally-renowned financial thought leaders Jamie Hopkins, Jeff Levine, Eric Ludwig, and Steve Parrish share their insights with Big Al Clopine, CPA at the American College of Financial Services’ Horizons Conference in San Diego, CA on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 521. First, the College's President, George Nichols, gives a brief overview of the institution and their inaugural conference. Plus, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al spitball on whether Ricky and Lucy in Wisconsin even bother saving for retirement - they’re expecting to inherit about 20 million dollars. When should Tybob in Arizona collect Social Security? Are Roth conversions right for him? Should he go for Medicare or Medicare Advantage? Speedy Racer in Georgia needs a retirement spitball, and Gilligan in New York shares insight for other Gilligans trying to avoid a retirement shipwreck. Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD the WATCH On YMYW TV DOWNLOAD the DOWNLOAD the READ about ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:10 - The American College of Financial Services and The Horizons Conference with George Nichols III, CAP® 03:59 - What is the Future of Your Social Security Under the New Administration? 13:11 - Watch Are You Ready to Retire? on YMYW TV and Download the Retirement Readiness Guide 14:05 - Should We Bother Saving for Retirement? We're Inheriting $20M. (Lucy & Ricky, WI) 19:05 - When to Claim Social Security? Should I Do Roth Conversions? Medicare vs. Advantage? (Tybob, AZ) 23:28 - I'm 50 With $2.4M Saved. Should I do 72(t) Tax Elections and Retire Right Now? (Speedy Racer, North GA) 33:12 - Download the Key Financial Data Guide for free 34:30 - Comment: Your Podcast Is Impactful for the "Gilligans" (Gilligan, NY) 40:48 - Next Week on the YMYW Podcast
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Haven't Yet Saved a Million. Can We Still Retire Early? - 520
03/11/2025
Haven't Yet Saved a Million. Can We Still Retire Early? - 520
Martin and Caterina in Green Bay are in their 40s and haven’t yet saved a million bucks. Are they on track to retire at age 58? Can Piggie and Kermit in California retire today at ages 50 and 57 and still build wealth for their children? Can Galahad and Zoot in Chicago retire early in their 50s, or do they need to keep working? Do Bo and Daisy have enough saved to retire now at 61 and 56? Plus, Chuck in South Carolina asks, if you can retire early, why wouldn’t you? Spitballing early retirement, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 520 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Free financial resources & episode transcript: WATCH WATCH on YMYW TV DOWNLOAD the CALCULATE your ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:48 - In Our 40s and Haven't Hit a Million Yet. Are We On Track for Retirement? (Martin & Caterina, Green Bay - voice) 10:29 - We Have Over $5M. Can We Retire Today at 50 and 57 and Still Build Wealth for Our Kids? (Piggy & Kermit, CA) 18:24 - Watch 10 Will and Trust Mistakes to Avoid on YMYW TV and Download the Estate Planning Organizer 19:08 - We’re 56 and 52 With $500K. Can I Retire Early at 62? (Galahad and Zoot, Chicago) 25:36 - We’re 61 and 56 With $600K. Have We Saved Enough for Retirement? (Bo & Daisy, upstate NY) 33:49 - Calculate Your Financial Blueprint 34:12 - We’re 61 and 58 With $1.5M. How Much Can We Spend in Retirement, When Should We Claim Social Security? (Hefwannabe and Jane, OK) 42:19 - If You Can Retire Early, Why Wouldn't You? (Chuck, SC) 48:11 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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What's a Safe Withdrawal Rate in Retirement? (So You Won't Run Out of Money) - 519
03/04/2025
What's a Safe Withdrawal Rate in Retirement? (So You Won't Run Out of Money) - 519
How much do Nick and Nora in Pittsburgh, and Doc Mc Muffin and her Mr. in Minnesota, need to have saved, and how much can they afford to spend in retirement? What are the disadvantages to Fred and Ethel in Virginia if Ethel collects her Social Security early? Are the Moonshiner and the City Girl in Florida so obsessed with avoiding RMDs and IRMAA that they're wasting too much savings on Roth conversions? That’s today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 519 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, will the tax benefits on a rental property offset the negative cash flow for Lily's 29-year-old son, who has started his professional career with a $750K salary? Free financial resources & episode transcript: DOWNLOAD the for free LIMITED TIME OFFER: Download the by this Friday, March 7! Watch on YMYW TV YMYW Accolades on and ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:51 - How Much Should We Have Saved Before Retirement? (Nick & Nora, Pittsburgh, PA) 12:01 - Download the Withdrawal Strategy Guide for free 12:38 - We're 40 with $2.7M Saved. Spitball on What We're Missing. (Doc McMuffin, MN) 18:40 - Any Disadvantages to Claiming Social Security Early? (Fred & Ethel, VA) 26:11 - Am I Overly Obsessed with Reducing RMDs and IRMAA, Wasting too Much on Roth Conversions? (The Moonshiner and the City Girl, Orange Park, FL) 34:52 - LIMITED TIME OFFER: Download the Money Makeover Guide by this Friday, March 7! Watch Complete Money Makeover: How to Do a Financial Facelift on YMYW TV 35:36 - Son Makes $750K. Will Rental Property Tax Benefits Offset Negative Cash Flow? (Lily, CA) 40:32 - Joe and Big Al's Very First Jobs 44:18 - YMYW Accolades on Feedspot and Goodpods
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Should You Switch Retirement Contributions to Roth? - 518
02/25/2025
Should You Switch Retirement Contributions to Roth? - 518
Is it better to save for retirement in traditional 401(k)s and IRAs, or in Roth accounts? That’s today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 518 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, what are the rules around contributing to two different types of Roth accounts? If required minimum distributions will be staggered because of a couple’s age difference, should they convert their retirement savings to Roth, or leave it alone? But first, Joe and Big Al have a backdoor Roth conversion withdrawal debate to settle. Access free financial resources and the episode transcript: DOWNLOAD for free WATCH on YMYW TV DOWNLOAD for free WATCH (YouTube Exclusive) ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:02 - Can Backdoor Roth Conversions Be Withdrawn at Any Time? (Tyler, Arlington, VA) 06:11 - Am I Allowed to Have Two Roth Accounts? Should I Use My Roth 403(b)? (Kimberly, NY) 07:06 - Should I Switch Contributions from Traditional TSP to Roth? (Kate, Cleveland, OH) 11:47 - Download the Ultimate Guide to Roth IRAs for free 12:43 - Self-Insuring Long-Term Care: Traditional IRA or Roth? (Neo, San Clemente, CA) 18:05 - Our RMDs Will Be Staggered. Should We Convert $4M to Roth or Leave It Alone? (Mike, Western PA) 22:00 - Should I Switch Traditional IRA Contributions to Roth? (Joe, NC) 25:39 - Watch Will Your Money Last Through Retirement? on YMYW TV, Download the Retirement Lifestyles Guide for free 26:31 - Should We Dial Back Pre-Tax Savings and Put More in Brokerage? (Herc & Angel, MA) 31:44 - We Can Mega-Save. What’s Our Plan of Attack? Ricky Bobby, Charlotte, NC) 38:42 - Watch "Is a Market Correction Coming in 2025? YMYW Podcast Q&A and Feedback" (YouTube Exclusive)
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0% Capital Gains Tax vs. Roth Conversion vs.... a Cruise? - 517
02/18/2025
0% Capital Gains Tax vs. Roth Conversion vs.... a Cruise? - 517
Should Nancy in Washington take out a 401(k) loan and invest it in her brokerage account to catch up on saving for her retirement? When Joe and Big Al talk about having a balanced portfolio of various asset classes like stocks and bonds, Brian in Naperville, Illinois wonders whether that asset allocation strategy takes into account the stabilizing effect of monthly Social Security payments? That’s today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 517 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, Joy and her brother are each inheriting $400,000. How should they each invest it for their very different financial situations? Mike in Colorado has a good guaranteed income stream, so what should he do with the money he’s drawing from his taxable IRA every year - convert to Roth, put it in a brokerage account, go on a cruise? And finally, Skipper asks the fellas to spitball on whether he should do Roth conversions or take advantage of zero percent capital gains tax rates. Access free financial resources and the episode transcript: DOWNLOAD the free REGISTER for the free , Wednesday, February 26, 12pm Pacific / 3pm Eastern WATCH on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your CALCULATE your free SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the
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Mutual Funds vs. ETFs, Bonds to Bourbon - 516
02/11/2025
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs, Bonds to Bourbon - 516
What are the benefits and differences between exchange-traded funds and mutual funds? Mike in Colorado wants to know. How should Lauren in Florida approach the fixed-income portion of her investment portfolio? Would a balanced fund be good for asset allocation in the decumulation phase for DJ in Missouri? Plus, Karen wants to make a one-time roulette investment. Should she hire a broker or do it herself? Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on investing from the basics to the alternatives, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 516. But first, something for YMYW’s legion of Old-Fashioned drinkers: find out how you can put your money where your mouth is with our special guest Jeremy Kasler, the founder and CEO of , making investing in whiskey and bourbon more accessible and transparent for investors. Access free financial resources and the episode transcript: DOWNLOAD WATCH on YMYW TV DOWNLOAD WATCH the with Jeremy Kasler of ASK Joe & Big Al for your CALCULATE your free SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:55 - How to Invest in Bourbon and Whiskey with Jeremy Kasler, Founder and CEO of CaskX (watch the full interview exclusively on YouTube) 12:17 - Watch Financial Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth May Shock You! On YMYW TV, Download the Retirement Readiness Guide 13:09 - Big Al and Joe's Favorite Bourbons or Whiskeys 15:17 - ETFs vs. Mutual Funds Explained (Mike, CO) 18:34 - Bonds, Bond Funds, TIPs, CDs: Where to Invest for Fixed Income? (Lauren, FL) 21:47 - Download the Investing Basics Guide, Calculate your Free Financial Blueprint 22:54 - Is a Balanced Fund Good for Asset Allocation in the Decumulation Phase? (DJ, Missouri) 27:33 - One-Time Roulette Investment: Should I Hire a Broker or Do It Myself? (Karen) 31:46 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYW Podcast
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Financial Planning for Marriage, Separation, and Singlehood - 515
02/04/2025
Financial Planning for Marriage, Separation, and Singlehood - 515
Financially speaking, should Old Bear in Northern Kentucky marry his Honey? How should Sebastian in Virginia navigate the financial aspects of his separation? That’s today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 515 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, Famous Missourians want to know, how much is enough for retirement, and when can you take your foot off the gas? Can Paul with the Big Wallet Bridge the long gap between retiring and claiming Social Security benefits? And can Aspiring Adventurer in Oregon retire single at age 58? Access free financial resources and the episode transcript: DOWNLOAD for free WATCH: on YMYW TV ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:44 - Financially Speaking, Should Old Bear Marry His Honey? (Northern Kentucky, near Cincinnati, OH) 08:20 - Navigating Finances When Separating from Your Spouse (Sebastian, VA) 14:52 - Watch Going Solo: Navigating Your Financial Future Single on YMYW TV, Download the Going Solo Guide for free 15:22 - How Much is Enough for Retirement? When Can We Take Our Foot Off the Gas? (JC Penney & Laura Ingalls Wilder, Kansas City, MO) 28:10 - How to Bridge the Long Gap Between Retirement and Social Security (Paul with the Big Wallet) 38:29 - Calculate your free Financial Blueprint 39:00 - Can I Retire at Age 58? Where to Save? Should I Do a Roth Conversion Ladder in Retirement? (Aspiring Adventurer, OR) 50:49 - YMYW Podcast Outro
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Deferred Comp, Roth Strategies, Asset Protection (and Gold) - 514
01/28/2025
Deferred Comp, Roth Strategies, Asset Protection (and Gold) - 514
Mike and his wife in Tampa are 39 and 36, they’ve got nearly a million bucks saved. Are they on track for retirement? Kate in California is 55 and hopes to retire in the next couple of years. How should she manage deferred compensation and retirement withdrawals? That’s today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 514 with Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, Joe and Big Al answer questions from our YouTube viewers on considering IRMAA when making Roth conversions, paying Roth conversion taxes quarterly or in December or in January, protecting a gifted house from a child’s ex, and the tax impact of rebuilding on an inherited property. Finally, 8 years ago, Joe and Big Al said you shouldn’t have more than 2% of your portfolio in gold and one YouTube viewer said that did not age too well. What do the fellas think today? We’ll find out. Access free financial resources and the episode transcript: DOWNLOAD the WATCH on YMYW TV DOWNLOAD the for free ASK Joe & Big Al for your SCHEDULE your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:56 - 39 & 36 With Nearly $1M. How Are We Doing? (Mike, Tampa, FL) 07:30 - Watch How to Cruise Into Your Retirement on YMYW TV, Download the Cruising Into Retirement Checklist and Guide by Friday, Jan. 31, 2025! 08:14 - Hoping to Retire in the Next Couple of Years. How Should I Manage Deferred Comp and Withdrawals? (Kate, CA, 55) 16:23 - Download the Withdrawal Strategy Guide for free 16:56 - Roth Conversions Prior to IRMAA for Alex in podcast 510? (Thomas, YouTube) 18:54 - How to Pay Roth Conversion Taxes Before Filing 2024 Taxes? (PoolMileThirty, YouTube) 21:39 - Paying Roth Conversion Tax in December vs. January (TacticalTruth, YouTube) 22:53 - How To Avoid Child's Ex Taking Half of Gifted House? (Emjay, YouTube) 23:53 - Will Kids Keep Stepped Up Basis If They Build New House on the Property? (Thaigera, YouTube) 27:53 - Gold Doesn't Grow? That Didn't Age Well (Eldon, YouTube comment) 29:39 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYW Podcast
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I Work in a Toxic Office. Can I Retire Early? - 513
01/21/2025
I Work in a Toxic Office. Can I Retire Early? - 513
Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 513 with Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA, YMYW listeners in their 40s are ready to call it quits at work, become financially independent, and retire early. Can they afford to do it? Peter and Joanna want to retire in the next two years. "Burned Out and Ready to Retire" wants out of his toxic office. If Maryland Chicken Man never earns another dollar, how much can he withdraw from his retirement accounts each year? Plus, Suzanne in Massachusetts is 69 and needs $60K annually for 30 years. Is she all right? Access free financial resources and the episode transcript: DOWNLOAD the for free WATCH on YMYW TV CALCULATE your SCHEDULE your ASK Joe & Big Al for your SUBSCRIBE to DOWNLOAD READ WATCH SUBSCRIBE to the Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:09 - We're 45 and 44. Can We Retire in the Next 2 Years? (Peter & Joanna, NJ) 10:24 - Watch 10 Big Retirement Regrets to Avoid (Before It’s Too Late) on YMYW TV, Calculate your Free Financial Blueprint 11:23 - I'm 42 and I Work in a Toxic Office. Can I Afford to Retire? (Burned Out and Ready to Retire, NJ) 21:53 - Download the 2025 Key Financial Data Guide for free 22:32 - I’m 69 and Need $60k/Year for the Next 30 Years. Am I All Right? (Suzanne, MA) 25:19 - I'm 45. If I Never Earn Another Dollar How Much Can I Withdraw Every Year? (Maryland Chicken Man) 34:54 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYW Podcast
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