HeyJaredThe Retirement Solution
Irreverent, in-your-face and inspiring. That’s Jon Hicks’ approach to helping teach people about retirement.
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When Stocks Look Too Expensive, What Should Investors Do? (opens the original)
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What do you do when stocks look expensive, bonds seem less appealing, and cash is sitting on the sidelines? In this episode, Jon Hicks explores the challenge investors face in today’s market environment and discusses alternative strategies that may balance growth opportunities with risk management. The conversation covers market valuations, interest rates, historical market comparisons, principal protection concepts, and the importance of understanding your options when planning for retirement a
Are Hidden Retirement Costs Draining Your Future Income? (opens the original)
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Could inflation, taxes, and missed retirement opportunities be quietly costing you more than you realize? In this episode from this past weekend’s radio show, Jon Hicks discusses how rising interest rates and inflation can affect retirement income, why age 70 can unlock important planning opportunities, and how strategies like qualified charitable distributions and Roth conversions may fit into a broader retirement plan. Jon also explains why managing investments and creating retirement income a
The Retirement Tax Trap Most People Don't See Coming (opens the original)
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Could a simple retirement withdrawal trigger a chain reaction of taxes you never expected? In this episode, Jon Hicks explains how retirement income decisions can affect Social Security taxation, Medicare premiums, capital gains, and Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). He discusses why taxes can "stack" in retirement, the importance of understanding key planning windows before RMD age, and how choosing which accounts to withdraw from may impact long-term retirement income. Learn why tax effic
What Should You Do With a Financial Windfall? (opens the original)
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What would you do if a sudden windfall landed in your bank account tomorrow? On this episode from this past weekend’s radio show, Jon Hicks discusses the biggest mistakes people make when receiving a bonus, inheritance, business sale payout, or other financial windfall. He explains why new money should fit into an existing retirement strategy, highlights potential tax pitfalls, and shares the value of a cooling-off period before making major financial decisions. The conversation also explores re
Could One Bad Assumption Derail Your Retirement? (opens the original)
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What does the collapse of Columbia House have to do with your retirement plan? In this episode, Jon Hicks explores how a single faulty assumption can create challenges, whether in business or retirement. He discusses the importance of stress-testing retirement plans against inflation, market downturns, Social Security changes, healthcare costs, and income withdrawals. Jon explains why retirees should regularly revisit their assumptions and evaluate how different scenarios could affect long-term
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