Retire Ready with Kyle Hammerschmidt Kyle Hammerschmidt

SummaryIn this episode, Kyle and Kolin discuss three common retirement portfolio income strategies: spending portfolio income, the 4% rule, and risk-based income guardrails. They explore the pros and cons of each strategy and provide examples to illustrate their application. The conversation delves into the nuances of each strategy, highlighting the considerations and implications for retirees.TakeawaysUnderstanding the different retirement portfolio income strategies is crucial for retirees ...

This episode goes into the intricacies of investing in retirement, focusing on long-term S&P growth, sequence of returns risk, and bucket approaches. It emphasizes the impact of market volatility on retirement income and the importance of strategic investment decisions. The episode concludes with a call to action for seeking professional advice.TakeawaysUnderstanding the impact of market volatility on retirement incomeThe importance of strategic investment decisions in retirement planning...

SummaryIn this episode of the Retire Ready podcast, Kolin and Kyle discuss investing in and near retirement. They start by explaining the difference between accumulation and decumulation phases and the importance of focusing on decumulation as retirement approaches. They then dive into the concept of 'naked investing,' where many people invest without a clear strategy or understanding of why they are investing. Kyle emphasizes the need for a thoughtful and well-planned approach to investing n...

SummaryIn this episode, Kolin and Kyle discuss steps five and six of a tax-efficient retirement plan. Step five involves deciding whether to pay taxes now or later, considering factors such as income levels, deductions, and retirement account contributions. Step six focuses on the ongoing management of the plan, including diversifying income sources, maximizing Social Security, and adjusting strategies based on tax law changes. The episode highlights common mistakes to avoid, such as assuming...

SummaryIn this episode, Kyle and Kolin discuss steps three and four of a tax-efficient retirement plan. Step three focuses on understanding the order of withdrawals, which involves categorizing money by tax impact and developing a withdrawal strategy. The goals of a withdrawal strategy include maximizing retirement spending, minimizing taxes, enhancing portfolio longevity, reducing long-term tax bills, and eliminating or reducing taxes on Social Security benefits. Step four involves understan...

SummaryIn this episode, Kyle and Kolin discuss the three tax funnels that can be used to build a tax-efficient retirement plan. The first funnel is the tax later bucket, where contributions are made with pre-tax dollars, such as employer plans and IRAs. Distributions from this account are taxed as income. The second funnel is the tax now bucket, where contributions are made with after-tax dollars, such as brokerage accounts. The growth or income from this account is subject to taxes. The thir...