Additional Places to Save Beyond Your 401(k) in 2025

The Wealthy Pilot's Podcast: Financial Flight Controls for Today's Commercial Airline Pilots

We’ve all heard about the importance of contributing to a 401(k) for retirement. But is it really enough on its own? For some, maybe it is, but it’s always wise to explore other options and keep an open mind.

In this episode, Scott dives into a range of strategies that could help you build wealth for retirement, from Roth IRAs and the "backdoor" Roth to life insurance, real estate investments, and tax loss harvesting. 

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:05 – Figuring out how much you need to save

2:45 – Backdoor Roth

5:34 – Life insurance and real estate

8:39 – Tax loss harvesting

11:02 – Closing thoughts

Resources:

Schedule A Call with Scott: http://callosborn.com/

Scott's Book, A Pilot's Guide To Maximizing Wealth & Cashflow In Retirement: https://amzn.to/3xSn1ii

The Pilot's Planner Website: https://thepilotsplanner.com/

Watch the podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@ThePilotsPlanner

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