My Retirement Clarity with Lee Perkins

Lee Perkins
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Financial and retirement planning with financial planner Lee Perkins, president of JL Perkins Wealth Management in the Macon, Georgia area. Get ready for a good dose of inspiration, simplicity, implementation and, of course, clarity on each and every show. Lee will explore the ways you can successfully prepare for retirement and how to grow and preserve your wealth.

  1. MAR 25

    The Federal Retirement Match: What It Means for You

    Meet with us: http://talkwithjlp.com 📚 Looking for more financial education? Check out 👉 http://myretirementclarity.com There was a surprising retirement announcement tucked inside the State of the Union, one that could impact millions of Americans without access to employer-sponsored plans. In this episode, Lee shares his early reactions to the proposal, which introduces a government-managed retirement account with a potential federal match. He also shares a special announcement about his firm. Here’s what we discuss in today’s show: 🏛️ Federal Match Idea: New proposal for $1,000 match 🧾 Plan Details: Government-run retirement account concept 🧠 Behavioral Reality: Free money doesn’t guarantee action 📊 Real Impact: May not move the needle for many 🎓 Next Gen Workshops: Teaching kids real-world money skills   Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithjp.com Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com

    18 min

  2. MAR 11

    Tax Mistakes New Retirees Make (And How to Avoid Them)

    Meet with us: http://talkwithjlp.com 📚 Looking for more financial education? Check out 👉 http://myretirementclarity.com Nobody enjoys tax season, but for new retirees, the transition from working income to retirement income can create a whole new set of tax challenges. Lee breaks down several common tax pitfalls that new retirees often face, inspired by a recent financial article and real-world client conversations. Tune in to find out how thoughtful planning can help retirees avoid unpleasant surprises and keep more of their money working for them in retirement. Here’s what we discuss in today’s show: 📅 Ignoring Upcoming RMDs: Required distributions catch many retirees off guard 🔁 Roth Conversions Done Wrong: Poor timing can create unnecessary taxes ⚠️ Social Security Tax Surprise: Benefits can become taxable depending on income 👨‍👩‍👧 Planning for a Spouse or Heir: Survivor taxes can reshape the financial picture 🏛️ Who Gets the Money?: Without planning, the IRS may get a bigger share 🚀 From Advice to Action: Strategies only work when they’re actually implemented Read The 5 Biggest Tax Mistakes New Retirees Make in the First 5 Years https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/biggest-tax-mistakes-new-retirees-make-in-first-years Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithjp.com Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com

    16 min

  3. FEB 25

    Mailbag: Swimming Pool Decisions, Market Fears & Social Security

    Meet with us: http://talkwithjlp.com 📚 Looking for more financial education? Check out 👉 http://myretirementclarity.com In this episode, Lee opens the mailbag to tackle the questions he hears most often in real-life retirement conversations. He addresses the tradeoffs behind major financial choices, the emotions around market ups and downs, and the confusion many feel about key retirement milestones. You’ll hear how he helps people think through these issues so they can move from worry to clarity about their next phase. Here’s what we discuss in today’s show: 🏊 Swimming Pool Debate: Lifestyle upgrades vs long-term financial impact 📉 Market Drop Fears: What to do when correction anxiety hits 🧓 Social Security Timing: Early vs delayed benefits and what matters most 💼 401(k) Rollover Rules: When you can move money and when you can’t 🏥 Long-Term Care Planning: Insurance options and proactive protection strategies Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithjp.com Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com

    16 min

  4. FEB 11

    Popular Advice… But Is It Good Advice?

    Meet with us: http://talkwithjlp.com 📚 Looking for more financial education? Check out 👉 http://myretirementclarity.com Everyone has an opinion about money, especially the ones with microphones and book deals. Lee weighs in on some of the most talked-about financial advice circulating today. Some ideas have merit. Others sound better on stage than they work in real life. The key is knowing how to separate entertainment from practical planning. Here’s what we discuss in today’s show: 🎙️ Financial Influencers: Entertainment vs real-world advice 📘 Rich Dad Mindset: Startup risks and alternative assets 🏦 Just-In-Case Cash: Three-to-five year reserve debate 🏠 Buy vs Rent: Lifestyle, appreciation, and flexibility 🤖 AI & Retirement: Bold predictions and real-world reality Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithjp.com Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com

    26 min

  5. JAN 28

    Retirement Mailbag: Bonds, Long-Term Care, Inheritance & Tax-Free Income

    Meet with us: http://talkwithjlp.com 📚 Looking for more financial education? Check out 👉 http://myretirementclarity.com Retirement planning rarely follows a straight line, and today’s listener questions prove it. In this special mailbag episode, Lee tackles real questions that reflect the decisions and uncertainties people face in retirement. Along the way, he addresses common retirement myths and shares his perspective on managing risk, keeping things simple, and enjoying life while you’re still healthy. Here’s what we discuss in today’s show: 💰 Retirement Income Sources: Where bonds fit and where they don’t 👩 Single at 62: Prioritizing income, health, and simplicity 🛡️ Long-Term Care Planning: Why inheritances aren’t a strategy 🏢 Unexpected Job Loss: Options when work ends earlier than planned ⏰ Retirement Timing: Navigating different comfort levels between spouses   Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithjp.com Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com

    21 min

  6. JAN 22

    10 Retirement Myths Too Many People Still Believe

    Meet with us: http://talkwithjlp.com 📚 Looking for more financial education? Check out 👉 http://myretirementclarity.com There’s no shortage of financial advice out there, and unfortunately, not all of it is good. Some of the most damaging retirement mistakes don’t come from reckless behavior, but from ideas that sound reasonable and get repeated often enough to feel true. Today, we’re busting some of the most common retirement planning myths and explaining why believing them can quietly derail an otherwise solid plan. Here’s what we discuss in today’s show: 📄 Why bigger financial plans aren’t better 🏠 The limits of “just having a will” 💍 The real income needs of a surviving spouse 📉 Why stopping spending in a downturn doesn’t work 💰 Common myths around Social Security and taxes   Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithjp.com Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com

    24 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    I’m 62: Should I File For Social Security Or Wait?

    Meet with us: http://talkwithjlp.com 📚 Looking for more financial education? Check out 👉 http://myretirementclarity.com Turning 62 might not feel like a milestone birthday… until you realize the Social Security clock just started ticking. Filing now could put money in your pocket sooner or cost you tens of thousands over a lifetime. How do you pick the right strategy? Let’s break down how to think through one of the biggest retirement decisions you’ll ever make. Here’s what we discuss in today’s show: 🕒 Why many retirees choose to claim Social Security at 62 📊 The trade-offs between early filing and full retirement age 💼 How working impacts Social Security through the earnings test 💍 Spousal and survivor benefit considerations 💡 Using Social Security strategically to enhance your retirement lifestyle   Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithjp.com Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com

    19 min

  8. 12/10/2025

    What If I Retire With ‘Only’ $1M?

    Meet with us: http://talkwithjlp.com 📚 Looking for more financial education? Check out 👉 http://myretirementclarity.com Nothing will mess with your financial confidence faster than comparing your savings to your brother, your coworkers, or that guy on YouTube who claims he retired at 35. Your retirement number isn’t a competition. Today, Lee talks about what really matters when you’re trying to figure out if you’re behind on your savings goals…and what to do if you actually are. Everyone’s financial story is different. Once you stop comparing and start planning, you’ll know exactly what steps to take next. Here’s what we discuss in today’s show: 🔍 Comparison steals joy and creates unnecessary retirement stress 💰 Your retirement number is personal, not a competition 📉 Expenses, not savings, determine how much you truly need 📈 Comparing investment returns is misleading and unhelpful 🛠️ Focus on controllable actions like saving and budgeting   Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithjp.com Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com

    17 min
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Financial and retirement planning with financial planner Lee Perkins, president of JL Perkins Wealth Management in the Macon, Georgia area. Get ready for a good dose of inspiration, simplicity, implementation and, of course, clarity on each and every show. Lee will explore the ways you can successfully prepare for retirement and how to grow and preserve your wealth.

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