A Worthwhile "Retirement"

Jacob George, CFP®
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What does it mean for retirement to be "worthwhile"? What actions can we take to best position ourselves to pursue it? *This podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not constitute individual investment, tax, or legal advice.*

  1. 12/03/2025

    Tax Changes in 2025 and Beyond (OBBBA) | Ep 30

    Long time, no see! But let's go over some major changes before the 2025 tax year is over. Up to $6k senior deduction (through 2028)SALT cap increased from $10k to $40k (through 2029)TCJA numbers made permanent (increased standard deduction, tax brackets, estate/gift exemption)

    12 min

  2. 08/06/2025

    Why I HATE Dividends | Ep 29

    Dividends often discourage people from selling stocks. In my opinion, this more rigid philosophy leads to retirees who are more prone to discomfort in uncertainty.Dividends tend to be viewed as "magic money" that just appears in addition to stock appreciation. This even permeates financial outlets that the public perceives to be experts.Dividends are taxably inefficient. They limit our ability to fill up long-term capital gains brackets, and they limit our ability to make roth conversions. This is general financial information and is not intended to be taken as personalized legal, tax, or investment advice for anyone's particular situation. Please consult with a professional before you make any changes based off of something you heard on a podcast.

    10 min

  3. 07/29/2025

    What On Earth is a DAF? | Ep 28

    What's the purpose of a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? another method of gifting appreciated stocka potentially simpler method, if many recipients are involvedand it comes with a potential tax benefit Now, tax benefits come with temptations to consumers... Making money comes with temptations to the DAFs... At the very least, we should be mindful in our participation with this tool. This episode is not investment, legal, or tax advice. The opinions stated here are my own and are not necessarily that of my firm.

    18 min

  4. 07/24/2025

    Sown Among Thorns | Ep 27

    "We become the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with..." Are we one of somebody's 5? What kind of person are they becoming by spending time with us? Are we a distraction? Or are we grounding them in truth?

    12 min

  5. 07/16/2025

    When to file for Social Security? | Ep 26

    Link to my 2 favorite reasons to file EARLY: https://youtu.be/RViqvYxeJD0?si=ehpy2sBDRwuKTLNk WHEN DO WE FILE? Why you might choose 70? benefit maximization over the long termcaring for the lower-earning spousegood hedge against inflationcan be a better position for Roth Conversionsdon't want to worry about the earnings limit Why 67? when it doesn't benefit to delay (spousal benefits anyway) Why 62? you need the money now; can't afford to delayyou want to open up someone else's ability to draw off of your benefit (dependents or spousal benefit)your spouse isn't expect to live their full lifespan This is not a comprehensive list; there are some of what I find most notable. This is not personalized advice; rather, general financial education.

    14 min

  6. 07/02/2025

    10 Things I Love Spending Money On | Ep 25

    I want to know what you know! Shoot me an email with things that you love to spend money on, at jacob.george@coopereagle.com. Here are links to some of what I referenced: https://seats.aero/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F87YRYF (pants)https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stayfocused&hl=en_US&pli=1 (productivity app)

    9 min

  7. 06/09/2025

    Are We Told to Leave an Inheritance? | Ep 24

    "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children..." - Proverbs 13:22 What is God's intention for what we leave behind and how?

    9 min

  8. 06/05/2025

    What We Did With our "House Money" | Ep 23

    We recently sold our house. This means we had some decisions to make around what to do with the proceeds. Here's what we did...

    11 min
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What does it mean for retirement to be "worthwhile"? What actions can we take to best position ourselves to pursue it? *This podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not constitute individual investment, tax, or legal advice.*

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  • Creator
    Jacob George, CFP®
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
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