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Market downturns and corrections are completely normal. But when the stock market gets volatile, investors tend to make the wrong moves. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA show you the balancing act that can improve your long-term financial outlook even in the face of stock market volatility. Calculate your FREE Financial Blueprint […]
We heard your feedback, and today, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA are spitballing retirement for the not-so-fat wallets: Joe and Masako in Washington state and Reid in Indiana have less than a million saved. Can they still accomplish their retirement goals in their 60s? Mr. Buckeye in Ohio and Old Macdonald in Maine have less than a million saved, and Curt in Pennsylvania has less than $1.5 million saved. Can they retire early – in their 40s and 50s?
Updated for 2025: More people than ever before are building their financial futures solo. As a single person, life’s tacks and turns can be more devastating than if you are building your wealth with someone else. So getting your boat back on course as early as possible is essential. Taking the helm solo requires special tools and strategies to […]
One Big Beautiful Bill is now law. How does it impact your Roth conversion strategies and other financial decisions? Plus, you may have seen or heard other advisors talking about their strategies for getting your retirement savings into tax-free Roth accounts. How are these different from a good ol’ Roth conversion, and what do Joe and Big Al think of them? Also, why is Ed Slott, CPA, the man known to many as “the IRA guru,” such a fan of permanent cash value life insurance? Finally, an attempted correction from a YMYW YouTube viewer turns into a rousing game of death trivia, and we’ll share some of your opinions from the 8th Annual YMYW Podcast Survey, which just closed. (Congratulations Larry for being the randomly-chosen winner of the $100 Amazon e-gift card, just for completing the survey!)
You’ve heard Joe and Big Al talk about the benefits of tax diversification in retirement. That is, having money in tax-deferred, tax-free, and taxable accounts. But what should you do if this tax triangle of yours is lopsided? Joe and our special guest co-host, Marc Horner, CFP®, spitball on this quandary for Rae and Roy in Central California. Plus, do Rae or Roy need to get a part-time job? Also, Elwood Blues in Illinois would like to retire in two years, but is willing to go for 3 more to make his retirement plan work. Joe and Marc spitball on when Elwood can really put down that harmonica.
Famous boxer Mike Tyson said, “Everyone has a plan until you get hit in the face.” If you’re among the 49% of Americans punched in the face by an unplanned early retirement, trainers Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA are here with 15 defensive maneuvers that’ll help you bob and weave, slip, and […]
Is it possible, common even, to spend a lot early in retirement to celebrate your financial freedom? How do Roth conversions and withdrawals work if you do plan to call it quits around age 57, and spend big early on? Should you convert retirement funds to tax-free Roth after you stop working? Joe Anderson CFP® and our special guest co-host, Marc Horner, CFP® spitball on these topics for “Beavis and Daria” in Texas and “Clark Kent” in Pennsylvania, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 543. Plus, the sooner 56-year-old “Tony Soprano” in New Jersey can retire, the better. What tips do Joe and Marc have for him? By the way, Marc is one of the newest principals here at Pure Financial Advisors. He’s the founder of Fairhaven Wealth Management, which has just become the newest Pure Financial Advisors Chicagoland office in Wheaton, Illinois – so help us welcome him for his YMYW debut.
“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? 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?
Retirement is a time to enjoy the things that matter most, whether that’s exploring new places or creating lasting memories with loved ones. Pure’s Financial Advisor, Joey Bailey, CFP®, CPA, shares how thoughtful planning can help you build a fulfilling retirement filled with purpose, joy, and adventure. He discusses: Estimate the costs of retirement Establish […]
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. 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.
Updated for 2025: When the topic of retirement comes up, most people tend to focus on a couple of financial questions. However, it is just as important to determine your retirement vision! Retirement Lifestyle Planning is more than just the money required to retire… it’s about your lifestyle, growth, health, and relationships. In this guide […]
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, Memphis wants to know, what are the rules for spousal IRA contributions and required minimum distributions?
61% of working Americans fear retirement more than death. How can you avoid this retirement panic? Let Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA, calm your nerves with seven practical plans for your income, spending, savings, and healthcare to put you on the path to an anxiety-free retirement. Calculate your FREE Financial Blueprint […]
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). 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.
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 and Big Al for a brutally honest spitball. 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.
