Listener Questions: Rapidfire Edition, Ep #144

Can you convert a beneficiary IRA to a Roth IRA? Can you roll a 401k into a 403B? What about alternative investments—are they worth the risk? The questions have been rolling in, so in this episode of the Retirement Made Easy podcast, I’m tackling some of the most...

The Basics of Managing Your Retirement Income, Ep #143

I’ve had numerous people ask me about managing their income in retirement. Your income in retirement will be different from everyone else’s, unique to you. But what sources can you draw from? What will it look like? How do you plan for it? Where can you go wrong? I’ll...

Don’t Let Your Emotions Derail Your Retirement, Ep #142

Emotions are often the drivers of our financial decisions. This year we’ve seen record inflation. The Fed continues to raise interest rates. There is a banking crisis. Then there’s the discussion of whether or not we’re in a recession. Many people have wiped their...

The Ins and Outs of 401k Plans: Part I, Ep #141

Everyone is likely familiar with 401k plans and many people have them through an employer. But do you know anything beyond the very basics? Does your company offer a match (and do you know how it works)? Do you know how much your plan costs or what your balance is? In...

Where Tax Planning Fits in Retirement Planning, Ep #140

Tax planning is different when you’re retired versus during your working years. It also changes from state to state. Some states are more tax-friendly than others. That’s why many people retire in Florida, Tennessee, and Texas. Taxes matter in the decisions that we...