Inflation Analysis, SEP IRA Strategies, and Expert Retirement Insights with Dr. Karsten Jeske

In this episode of Financial Conditioning, Simon Karmarkar provides an overview of crucial financial topics, analyzing the interplay between inflation, unemployment, and the Federal Reserve's influence. He draws lessons from the Weimar Republic's hyperinflation, offering historical context. The episode features expert insights from Dr. Karsten Jeske on retirement planning and a comprehensive exploration of SEP IRAs, including contributions, benefits, and tax advantages for the self-employed. Simon discusses updates on Roth options introduced by Secure Act 2.0 and emphasizes the importance of consulting with a financial advisor. The episode concludes with key takeaways and reflections. (0:00) Introduction and overview of financial topics (1:03) Analysis of inflation, unemployment, and the Federal Reserve's impact (2:01) Lessons from historical hyperinflation: Weimar Republic case study (2:35) Expert insights with Dr. Karsten Jeske on retirement planning (3:03) Deep dive into SEP IRAs: Contributions, benefits, and tax advantages (5:28) SEP IRA contribution strategies for the self-employed (5:51) Updates on Roth options via Secure Act 2.0 (6:15) The importance of consulting with a financial advisor (6:41) Closing thoughts and episode wrap-up