Retirement Answers Jacob Duke, CFP®

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Not sure where to pull income from first in retirement? It can be a overwhelming to figure this out because of the impact your distributions have on other items in retirement such as Social Security taxes, RMDs, Medicare Premiums, and more.
This week on the podcast I share some ideas around how to decide where to pull income from first in retirement.
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Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
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Today, I'm sharing 7 reasons you shouldn't do Roth conversions... I hear about far too many people who are trying to do Roth conversions, but they shouldn't be doing any at all. Yes, Roth conversions are a power tax planning strategy for retirees, but it's not the best strategy for everyone.
Creating a comprehensive plan that is unique to your situation is key. Don't just do Roth conversions because it's what everyone is talking about!
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Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke
Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not meant to be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

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Wondering if you have enough money saved up to retire comfortably in 2024? In this video, I provide a framework you can use to evaluate how much you need to live a worry-free retirement.
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Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke
Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
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DISCLAIMER: This video is not meant to be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

One of the biggest questions around Social Security is, "Will I pay income taxes on my Social Security benefits?"
I answer this very question, walk through an example, and share some tips on how you can lower your Social Security taxes in the future.
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Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke
Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
👉 Do you have your custom retirement strategy? If not, get started today: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started
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DISCLAIMER: This video is not meant to be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

In recent years, there has been a growing concern around Social Security going insolvent.
There are some truths to these concerns, but there are also many misunderstandings. The biggest misunderstanding is that Social Security will be going away entirely.
The confusing part is that the Social Security trust fund could be running out in the future, but Social Security is a pay-as-you-go system. This just means that the dollars received every year in taxes are paid out every year in benefits.
So, as long as taxes are being received, something will be paid out. How much will be paid out though? That's the question that is on everyone's mind.
In this episode, I break down:- The details of the latest Trustee Report that was published on May 6th, 2024.- The problem at hand- Ideas for how the system can be sured up- What the trustees suggest and the magnitude of this needing to be fixed- How you should react as a retiree or pre-retiree.
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Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke
Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
👉 Do you have your custom retirement strategy? If not, get started today: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started
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DISCLAIMER: This video is not meant to be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

Estate planning is often a forgotten part of a financial plan, but there are a few steps you can take to start building your estate plan.
It doesn't have to complicated, so I am sharing 3 must-haves to include in your estate plan. There are more elements to think about including in your estate plan, but these should get you started.
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Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke
Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
👉 Do you have your custom retirement strategy? If not, get started today.
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DISCLAIMER: This video is not meant to be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.