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Tax rates 10 years from now are likely to be much higher than they are today. Is your retirement plan ready? Learn how to avoid the coming tax freight train and maximize your retirement dollars.
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Should You Stop Roth Conversions at the 22% Tax Bracket? (opens the original)
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Should you stop your Roth conversions at the 22% tax rate, or push into the 24% bracket? David McKnight responds to a viewer's detailed case for stopping early, revealing why optimizing this year's tax bill can be the wrong retirement planning move over a 30-year horizon. You'll discover his "rip the band-aid off" approach and why saving money on taxes today isn't a victory if it costs you more tomorrow. In a recent video, David McKnight explained why he believes the 24% tax bracket is the sweet
Why Not Put Your Entire Retirement into 5.25% Treasuries? (Have You Won the Game?) (opens the original)
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Is putting your entire retirement planning strategy into 30-year treasuries really the safe bet it seems? David McKnight reveals why this approach could expose you to two hidden risks, and explains how the stock market and annuities might hold the real key to protecting your income. In this episode, David McKnight looks at whether putting your entire retirement portfolio into 30-year treasuries is the way to go. While it may seem like a pretty compelling argument, there's a major problem with th
Dave Ramsey's 8% Retirement Rule: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? (opens the original)
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Dave Ramsey says retirees can safely withdraw 8% a year from the stock market, but does his retirement planning math actually hold up? David McKnight breaks down why Ramsey's approach overlooks a critical risk, and why annuities may be the missing piece to sustainably boosting your retirement income beyond the traditional 4% Rule. In this episode, David McKnight examines Dave Ramsey's 8% withdrawal rate claim and why retirement planning may need annuities, and not just the stock market. For Rams
The Three Biggest Reasons Americans Hate Annuities (opens the original)
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Most Americans hate annuities and would tell you to avoid them… But what if the version you've been warned about isn't the only option for retirement planning? David McKnight breaks down a strategy that's quietly helping retirees sleep better at night and safeguard themselves against the 3 biggest annuities-related problems. In this episode, David McKnight looks at three perfectly legitimate reasons why Americans have been reluctant to embrace annuities, as well as a solution. The first problem
Should High Earners Contribute to a Roth 401k? (opens the original)
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Should every dollar go into a Roth 401(k) if taxes will be higher? David McKnight reveals why that instinct could actually be one of the most expensive tax decisions a high-income earner can make when it comes to retirement planning. In this episode, David McKnight addresses two frequently asked questions: "If tax rates are going to be higher in the future, should I be putting every dollar into a Roth 401(k)?" and "Should I be converting as much of my IRA to Roth as quickly as possible?". David
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