Retire With Style

Wade Pfau & Alex Murguia
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The purpose of Retire With Style is to help you discover the retirement income plan that is right for you. The first step is to discover your retirement income personality. Your hosts Wade Pfau, PhD, CFA, RICP and Alex Murguia, PhD walk you through creating and implementing a retirement plan that will help you reach your goals, and that you’ll be able to stick with. Start by going to risaprofile.com/style and sign up to take the industry’s first financial personality tool for retirement planning.

  1. 4일 전

    Episode 234: Cash in Retirement: When to Hold It, When to Invest It

    In this final part of the Retire With Style Live Q&A, Wade Pfau and Alex Murguia answer a wide range of retirement planning questions covering annuities and life insurance surrender charges, the financial impact of losing a spouse, Roth conversions as a hedge against the "widow's tax penalty," tax-loss harvesting through direct indexing, dividend reinvestment strategies in retirement accounts versus taxable accounts, HSA withdrawal rules after age 65, and appropriate cash allocations in retirement portfolios. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the importance of tax planning, understanding how different retirement income strategies align with personal preferences, and avoiding one-size-fits-all approaches when managing retirement assets and income. Listen now to learn more!   Takeaways Surrendering an annuity early can trigger surrender charges, while permanent life insurance policies often take many years before cash value exceeds premiums paid. The death of a spouse can create significant tax challenges because the surviving spouse typically moves from married filing jointly to single tax brackets. Roth conversions can be an effective strategy for reducing future RMD burdens and mitigating the "widow's tax penalty" for a surviving spouse. Direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting allow investors to capture losses while remaining invested, potentially creating future tax benefits and improving after-tax outcomes. Tax-loss harvesting is no longer just for ultra-high-net-worth investors, as technology has made these strategies more accessible and scalable. In IRA accounts, continuing to reinvest dividends during retirement generally remains the simplest and most efficient approach. In taxable brokerage accounts, turning off automatic dividend reinvestment can make rebalancing and distribution planning more tax-efficient. HSA funds can be used tax-free for qualified medical expenses at any age, while after age 65 non-qualified withdrawals avoid the 20% penalty but still incur income tax. Medicare Part B, Part C (Advantage), Part D premiums, and IRMAA surcharges can generally be reimbursed from an HSA, but Medigap premiums cannot. Holding 40% of a retirement portfolio in cash may be excessive when annual withdrawal needs are relatively low, and could indicate a mismatch between an investor's retirement income strategy and personal preferences.   Chapters 00:00 Tax Considerations in Asset Sales 01:57 Understanding Life Insurance and Annuities 04:03 Financial Implications of Spousal Death 06:23 Roth Conversions and Widow's Penalty 07:36 Tax Loss Harvesting Strategies 17:12 Dividend Reinvestment in Retirement Accounts 22:48 Using HSA Distributions for Medical Expenses 25:52 Cash Reserves in Retirement Planning   Links  Looking for a retirement strategy that's actually built for you? Join Alex Murguia on July 1 at 1 PM ET for a FREE Retirement Researcher webinar, Are You Sure Your Retirement Strategy Fits?, where he'll walk through the four major retirement income approaches and show how the RISA® Framework can help you identify the strategy that best aligns with your goals, preferences, and vision for retirement. Register here: retirewithstyle.com/podcast 📘 New Release: The Retirement Planning Guidebook (3rd Edition) Wade Pfau’s must-read Retirement Planning Guidebook just got even better. The 3rd Edition is now available and packed with the latest updates to help you design your retirement strategy with confidence. Grab your copy on Amazon or your favorite book retailer: https://books2read.com/Retirement This episode is sponsored by Retirement Researcher https://retirementresearcher.com/. Download their free eBook, 8 Tips to Becoming A Retirement Income Investor at retirementresearcher.com/8tips

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  2. 6월 16일

    Episode 233: Should You Worry About Social Security Running Out?

    In Part 2 of this Live listener Q&A episode, Wade Pfau and Alex Murguia tackle several retirement planning topics, including Social Security claiming strategies for spouses with age differences, how younger workers should think about Social Security's long-term solvency, whether to assume future benefit cuts in retirement projections, the impact of the "widow's penalty" on tax planning and Roth conversions, evaluating an older variable annuity with high fees, tax considerations when selling investments in a taxable account, and how to think about maintaining portfolio discipline during retirement. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize balancing planning conservatism with practicality, avoiding unnecessary forecasting, and making decisions that support long-term retirement goals rather than reacting to headlines or uncertainty.   Takeaways When spouses have similar Social Security benefits, but one spouse is significantly older, the older spouse often has the strongest case for delaying benefits until age 70 because that higher benefit is more likely to become the survivor benefit. Younger workers may not need to heavily discount future Social Security estimates because projected wage growth could offset a significant portion of any future benefit reductions. For retirees already near claiming age, assuming a 25% reduction in future Social Security benefits can be a reasonably conservative planning assumption. The eventual Social Security reform package is unlikely to rely solely on benefit cuts and will more likely include a combination of tax increases and benefit adjustments. The "widow's penalty" can significantly increase taxes for a surviving spouse because income often remains similar while tax brackets and Medicare thresholds become less favorable. Potential future tax increases and the widow's penalty are both compelling reasons to consider Roth conversions even when current projections suggest little immediate tax benefit. High-fee variable annuities should be evaluated carefully, especially to determine whether valuable income guarantees justify the ongoing costs. If guaranteed income sources such as pensions and Social Security already cover essential expenses, a variable annuity can potentially serve as a bridge strategy to delay Social Security benefits. When selling investments from a taxable account, maintaining the portfolio's target asset allocation is generally more important than trying to predict which investments will perform best or worst next. Tax-efficient selling decisions often come down to managing capital gains by choosing whether to realize gains from low-basis or high-basis shares depending on the investor's broader tax situation.   Chapters 00:00 Social Security Strategies for Couples 06:28 Concerns About Social Security Reliability 10:16 Planning for Future Social Security Benefits 13:20 Roth Conversions and Tax Planning 18:18 Evaluating Variable Annuities 22:24 Taxable Account Management Strategies 25:05 Maintaining Asset Allocation Discipline 27:53 Tax Considerations in Asset Sales   Links 📘 New Release: The Retirement Planning Guidebook (3rd Edition) Wade Pfau’s must-read Retirement Planning Guidebook just got even better. The 3rd Edition is now available and packed with the latest updates to help you design your retirement strategy with confidence. Grab your copy on Amazon or your favorite book retailer: https://books2read.com/Retirement This episode is sponsored by McLean Asset Management. Visit https://www.mcleanam.com/retirement-income-planning-llm/ to download McLean’s free eBook, “Retirement Income Planning”

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  3. 6월 9일

    Episode 232: Is 4.7% the New Safe Withdrawal Rate?

    In Part 1 of this live Q&A episode of Retire With Style, Wade Pfau and Alex Murguia answer listener questions covering reverse mortgages, retirement withdrawal rates, Roth conversion strategies, tax-efficient retirement income planning, asset allocation decisions, and bond ladders. The discussion emphasizes that retirement planning rarely has one-size-fits-all answers, highlighting the importance of balancing taxes, investment risk, spending flexibility, and personal preferences. Wade also shares practical rules of thumb for effective marginal tax rates, explains why TIPS ladders can serve as a benchmark for safe withdrawal rates, and discusses how different portfolio allocations may lead to surprisingly similar retirement income outcomes despite varying levels of volatility. Listen now to learn more!   Takeaways  Paying down a reverse mortgage (HECM) is generally optional, but doing so can increase future borrowing capacity through a larger line of credit. Building retirement income "buckets" does not necessarily require moving money out of a 401(k); short-, medium-, and long-term buckets can often be created within the account itself. Most retirees would not benefit from withdrawing money from a tax-deferred account simply to build a taxable account, as it usually creates unnecessary taxes. Tax planning is largely about smoothing taxable income over time rather than creating large swings in income from year to year. For many retirees with less than roughly $3 million in assets, targeting a 12% effective marginal tax rate can serve as a useful rule of thumb when evaluating Roth conversions. Based on current TIPS yields, a 30-year inflation-adjusted TIPS ladder could support an estimated safe withdrawal rate of about 4.7%. Spending flexibility can often support higher withdrawal rates than rigid spending plans that require the same inflation-adjusted income every year. Historical research suggests that portfolios ranging from roughly 35% to 80% stocks have produced surprisingly similar sustainable withdrawal rates despite meaningful differences in volatility. Higher stock allocations may increase long-term legacy values, but lower stock allocations can provide a smoother retirement experience without significantly reducing sustainable spending. Retirement income bond ladders differ from traditional accumulation bond ladders because they are designed to match future spending needs rather than continuously reinvest maturing bonds. Chapters  00:00 Navigating Home Equity Conversion Mortgages 04:21 Building Retirement Buckets 07:50 Understanding Effective Marginal Tax Rates 13:31 Determining Safe Withdrawal Rates 21:25 Exploring Asset Allocation and Sustainable Withdrawal Rates 25:00 Developing a Blending Strategy for Roth Conversions 27:41 Navigating Software for Financial Planning 28:37 Understanding Bond Ladders vs. Managed Bond Funds 29:30 Social Security Strategies for Couples   Links 📘 New Release: The Retirement Planning Guidebook (3rd Edition) Wade Pfau’s must-read Retirement Planning Guidebook just got even better. The 3rd Edition is now available and packed with the latest updates to help you design your retirement strategy with confidence. Grab your copy on Amazon or your favorite book retailer: https://books2read.com/Retirement This episode is sponsored by Retirement Researcher https://retirementresearcher.com/. Download their free eBook, 8 Tips to Becoming A Retirement Income Investor at retirementresearcher.com/8tips

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  4. 6월 2일

    Episode 231: Why Financial Planning Alone Won't Prepare You for Retirement

    In this episode of 'Retire with Style', Wade Pfau and Alex Murguia discuss the non-financial aspects of retirement with Jason Rizkallah. They explore how relationships change during retirement, the importance of maintaining social connections, and the need for communication between spouses. The conversation also touches on balancing time spent together and apart, as well as the significance of leading a healthy lifestyle in retirement. The hosts emphasize the importance of planning and discussing these changes before and during retirement to ensure a smooth transition. In this conversation, Jason Rizkallah discusses the various lifestyle changes that come with retirement, emphasizing the importance of building new routines, finding purpose, and maintaining social connections. He highlights the challenges of unstructured time and the need to adapt to aging, while also encouraging a positive outlook on these transitions. The discussion covers practical strategies for navigating retirement successfully, including the importance of planning and fostering relationships. Listen now to learn more!   Takeaways Relationships may change significantly after retirement. Engaging in hobbies can help meet new people. Communication with your spouse about retirement goals is crucial. Expect changes in household roles after retirement. Discussing financial plans is important for a successful retirement. Balancing time together and apart is key to a healthy relationship. Planning for family obligations is necessary in retirement. Mental and physical health are both important in retirement. It's never too late to have important conversations about retirement. Most folks operate under a routine to some degree. Creating a new routine is important in retirement. You have to make an effort to maintain social connections. Avoid the trap of doing nothing in retirement Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Retirement Planning 02:07 Navigating Relationship Changes in Retirement 12:51 Balancing Time Together and Apart 18:46 Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in Retirement 19:36 Building New Routines in Retirement 24:06 Transforming Lifestyle Changes into Opportunities 29:37 Navigating Unstructured Time 31:34 Strengthening Relationships in Retirement 33:40 Embracing Aging and Its Challenges   Links Join Our Next Live Q&A Session! We’re hosting our next Retire With Style YouTube Live Q&A on Wednesday, June 3rd at 12:00 PM ET. Wade and Alex will be answering your retirement planning questions live! ✅ Submit your question in advance at retirewithstyle.com ✅ Or join us live and ask your question in the chat Come be part of the conversation—your questions often inspire future episodes! 📺 Subscribe to the Retire With Style YouTube Channel to be notified when we go live! 📘 New Release: The Retirement Planning Guidebook (3rd Edition) Wade Pfau’s must-read Retirement Planning Guidebook just got even better. The 3rd Edition is now available and packed with the latest updates to help you design your retirement strategy with confidence. Grab your copy on Amazon or your favorite book retailer: https://books2read.com/Retirement This episode is sponsored by McLean Asset Management. Visit https://www.mcleanam.com/retirement-income-planning-llm/ to download McLean’s free eBook, “Retirement Income Planning”

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  5. 5월 26일

    Episode 230: Are You Emotionally Ready for Retirement? Beyond the Financial Plan

    This episode of Retire With Style explores the non-financial aspects of retirement, focusing on how retirees can build purpose, identity, and fulfillment beyond just having enough money. Wade Pfau, Alex Murguia, and guest Jason Rizkallah discuss the importance of “retiring to something, not from something,” emphasizing that retirement planning should begin with envisioning the life you want before determining the financial resources needed to support it. The conversation covers common retirement misconceptions, the emotional transition away from work-based identity, the risks of isolation and lack of purpose, and the value of testing retirement goals before fully committing to them. They also explore phased retirement, evolving relationships, and how work can still play a meaningful role in retirement for those who genuinely enjoy it. Listen now to learn more! Takeaways Retirement planning should start with defining the life you want to live, not just calculating numbers and investment returns. A healthier retirement mindset is to retire to something meaningful rather than simply escaping a job you dislike. Many people discover that goals they postponed for decades are not actually priorities once retirement arrives. Testing retirement activities before fully committing, such as renting an RV before buying one, can help avoid costly mistakes and disappointment. Work often provides structure, identity, relationships, and purpose, all of which can feel suddenly absent in retirement. Retirement can create emotional challenges like isolation, inertia, or depression if retirees lack meaningful goals or social engagement. Many couples choose to retire around the same time regardless of age differences, creating new relationship dynamics that require communication and planning. Over 40% of retirees leave work earlier than expected due to health issues, caregiving responsibilities, or job loss, making early planning especially important. Some retirees continue working in a limited or consulting capacity because they genuinely enjoy their profession and value staying engaged. Financial plans work best when investments are designed to support a clearly defined retirement lifestyle rather than determining the lifestyle afterward. Chapters 03:20 Understanding Purpose and Passion in Retirement 05:03 Transitioning Mindsets: Retiring To Something 08:10 The Importance of Finding Your Passion 11:02 Exploring Hobbies and Interests 13:29 Real-Life Examples of Retirement Aspirations 16:20 Coping with Unmet Expectations in Retirement 18:42 Trial Runs: Testing Retirement Activities 20:16 Exploring Retirement Activities 23:04 The Impact of Work Identity on Retirement 27:32 Navigating Relationships in Retirement 32:34 The Shift in Retirement Mindset 36:20 Phased Retirement and Continuing Work   Links  📘 New Release: The Retirement Planning Guidebook (3rd Edition) Wade Pfau’s must-read Retirement Planning Guidebook just got even better. The 3rd Edition is now available and packed with the latest updates to help you design your retirement strategy with confidence. Grab your copy on Amazon or your favorite book retailer: https://books2read.com/Retirement This episode is sponsored by Retirement Researcher https://retirementresearcher.com/. Download their free eBook, 8 Tips to Becoming A Retirement Income Investor at retirementresearcher.com/8tips

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  6. 5월 19일

    Episode 229: How to Leave More Wealth to Your Children After Taxes

    This episode of Retire with Style continues the Retirement Planning Guidebook series by focusing on how tax planning changes when legacy and estate considerations are incorporated into the retirement planning process. Wade and Alex break down key estate planning concepts in a practical way, including step-up in basis rules, Roth conversion decisions tied to beneficiaries’ future tax brackets, inherited IRA distribution rules under the SECURE Act, gifting strategies, estate tax exemptions, and how trusts and life insurance can be used to manage estate taxes and liquidity needs. The conversation emphasizes that retirement tax planning is not just about maximizing your own after-tax income, but also about improving the after-tax outcomes for heirs and charities. Listen now to learn more.   Key Takeaways Retirement tax planning changes significantly when leaving a legacy becomes a priority, especially regarding how different account types are spent down.  Taxable brokerage accounts receive a step-up in basis at death, allowing heirs to avoid capital gains taxes on appreciation that occurred during the original owner’s lifetime.  Roth conversions can become more attractive if beneficiaries are expected to inherit assets during their peak earning years and face higher tax rates than the retiree.  Equal inheritances before taxes do not always produce equal inheritances after taxes, making asset location across heirs an important estate planning consideration.  In 2026, the federal estate tax exemption is $15 million per person, but future legislative changes could lower those limits substantially.  Several states impose their own estate or inheritance taxes, meaning some households may face state-level estate planning concerns even if they avoid federal estate taxes.  Annual gifting rules allow individuals to transfer up to $19,000 per recipient each year without reducing their lifetime estate tax exemption.  Life insurance can provide liquidity for estates and, when structured through irrevocable trusts, may help move future appreciation outside of the taxable estate.  The SECURE Act replaced many lifetime “stretch IRA” strategies with 10-year distribution windows for most non-spousal beneficiaries.  Inherited Roth IRAs still require distributions within the required timeframe, but those withdrawals are generally income tax-free to beneficiaries.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Retirement Planning Guidebook 03:10 Tax Planning and Legacy Considerations 05:55 Strategies for Tax-Efficient Inheritance 09:11 Understanding Estate Taxes 11:55 Gifting Strategies and Limits 14:49 Life Insurance and Estate Planning 18:00 RMDs on Inherited Accounts   Links 📘 New Release: The Retirement Planning Guidebook (3rd Edition) Wade Pfau’s must-read Retirement Planning Guidebook just got even better. The 3rd Edition is now available and packed with the latest updates to help you design your retirement strategy with confidence. Grab your copy on Amazon or your favorite book retailer: https://books2read.com/Retirement This episode is sponsored by McLean Asset Management. Visit https://www.mcleanam.com/retirement-income-planning-llm/ to download McLean’s free eBook, “Retirement Income Planning”

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  7. 5월 12일

    Episode 228: Is Your Family Prepared If Something Happens to You?

    In this episode of Retire With Style, Wade Pfau and Alex Murguia walk through the foundational elements of estate, legacy, and incapacity planning from Chapter 11 of the Retirement Planning Guidebook. They discuss why estate planning is about far more than drafting a will, including how to organize important financial and personal documents, avoid common beneficiary designation mistakes, understand the role of trusts and probate, and prepare powers of attorney and healthcare directives before they are needed. The conversation emphasizes the importance of making life easier for loved ones during emergencies or incapacity, while also highlighting why professional estate planning guidance can help retirees avoid costly and emotionally difficult mistakes. Listen now to learn more!   Takeaways Beneficiary designations override your will, making regular reviews critically important after major life changes. Estate planning is not just about distributing assets; it is also about preparing others to manage your affairs during incapacity. Organizing financial accounts, insurance policies, passwords, and important documents can significantly reduce stress for loved ones. Living trusts can help avoid probate and maintain privacy while providing more control over asset distribution. Testamentary trusts may be cheaper to create, but they generally do not avoid probate. Financial powers of attorney should be established before cognitive decline or incapacity becomes an issue. Banks may still create obstacles for powers of attorney, which is why proactive setup and verification are important. Healthcare directives and living wills should be discussed openly with family members, not simply stored away in a folder. Estate planning should include practical details like pet care instructions, funeral wishes, and emergency contacts. DIY estate planning mistakes can unintentionally disinherit family members or undermine years of careful financial planning. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Retirement Planning 01:01 Estate Planning Essentials 06:08 Organizing Personal Information 11:18 Insurance Policies and Their Importance 15:04 Understanding Beneficiary Designations 20:01 The Role of Trusts in Estate Planning 23:43 Power of Attorney Explained 28:11 Healthcare Directives and Final Wishes   Links 📘 New Release: The Retirement Planning Guidebook (3rd Edition) Wade Pfau’s must-read Retirement Planning Guidebook just got even better. The 3rd Edition is now available and packed with the latest updates to help you design your retirement strategy with confidence. Grab your copy on Amazon or your favorite book retailer: https://books2read.com/Retirement This episode is sponsored by Retirement Researcher https://retirementresearcher.com/. Download their free eBook, 8 Tips to Becoming A Retirement Income Investor at retirementresearcher.com/8tips

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  8. 5월 5일

    Episode 227: Can $1 Really Cost You $20,000 in Retirement? How to Avoid Tax Cliffs

    In this episode of Retire with Style, Wade and Alex continue their discussion of retirement tax pitfalls. They focus on how small increases in income can trigger disproportionately large financial consequences through lost benefits and higher effective tax rates. The conversation highlights key risks such as Affordable Care Act subsidy cliffs, Medicare IRMA surcharges, required minimum distributions, and deduction phaseouts, emphasizing that careful income management is essential to avoid cascading tax impacts in retirement. Listen now to learn more!   Key Takeaways Exceeding the ACA income threshold by even $1 can eliminate tens of thousands of dollars in health insurance subsidies. Pre-Medicare retirees must carefully manage income to avoid losing ACA benefits. Income at ages 63–64 can both reduce ACA subsidies now and increase Medicare premiums later. Small increases in income can create extremely high effective marginal tax rates due to benefit cliffs. Required minimum distributions can force unwanted income that triggers multiple tax consequences. The RMD “cliff” is really a series of overlapping tax effects rather than a single event. Roth conversions can help reduce future tax burdens by lowering tax-deferred account balances. Qualified charitable distributions are more tax-efficient than taking withdrawals and donating afterward. Deduction phaseouts can quietly increase effective tax rates beyond stated tax brackets. Strategic income sourcing can help retirees avoid triggering costly tax thresholds. Chapters 00:00 – Why Retirement Taxes Are More Than Just Tax Brackets 01:35 – The ACA Subsidy Cliff (The $1 Mistake That Costs $20K+) 08:35 – The Double Hit: ACA + IRMA 11:35 – The RMD “Cliff” and Forced Income Problems 17:55 – Smart Mitigation Strategies (Roth Conversions + QCDs) 20:45 – Hidden Tax Traps: Deduction Phaseouts 30:00 – The Big Picture: Managing Income to Avoid Tax Cascades   Links   📘 New Release: The Retirement Planning Guidebook (3rd Edition) Wade Pfau’s must-read Retirement Planning Guidebook just got even better. The 3rd Edition is now available and packed with the latest updates to help you design your retirement strategy with confidence. Grab your copy on Amazon or your favorite book retailer: https://books2read.com/Retirement This episode is sponsored by McLean Asset Management. Visit https://www.mcleanam.com/retirement-income-planning-llm/ to download McLean’s free eBook, “Retirement Income Planning”

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The purpose of Retire With Style is to help you discover the retirement income plan that is right for you. The first step is to discover your retirement income personality. Your hosts Wade Pfau, PhD, CFA, RICP and Alex Murguia, PhD walk you through creating and implementing a retirement plan that will help you reach your goals, and that you’ll be able to stick with. Start by going to risaprofile.com/style and sign up to take the industry’s first financial personality tool for retirement planning.

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    Wade Pfau & Alex Murguia
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