HeyJaredYour Retirement Journey
Every journey begins with a single step. But the first step can also be the hardest. Do you know where you’re going? Do you have the right tools for your trip? And what happens if you need to make a detour?
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Can AI Really Build Your Retirement Plan? (opens the original)
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AI can answer almost any retirement question in seconds, but what happens when the answer sounds right and still misses the mark? In this episode of Your Retirement Journey , Scott Schuett explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in retirement planning and where it still falls short. He discusses why AI can be a valuable tool for gathering information, generating questions, and exploring ideas, while also highlighting the importance of experience, empathy, and personalized guidance.
Are Roth Conversions Really the No-Brainer They're Made Out to Be? (opens the original)
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Are Roth conversions really the retirement planning shortcut they're often made out to be? In this episode of Your Retirement Journey , Scott Schuett takes a deeper look at one of the most talked-about strategies in retirement planning and explains why a Roth conversion is about much more than lowering future taxes. Scott discusses the impact of age, required minimum distributions, Medicare IRMAA surcharges, tax brackets, legacy planning, and liquidity needs. He also shares real-world examples o
What If You Lose Your Job Right Before Retirement? (opens the original)
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What happens to your retirement plan if a layoff arrives years before you expected to stop working? In this episode of Your Retirement Journey , Scott Schuett discusses how job loss can impact retirement planning and why having a strategy in place before a crisis occurs is so important. Scott explains how to navigate cash flow concerns, evaluate 401(k) options, address healthcare coverage gaps, and avoid making emotional financial decisions during uncertain times. He also explores how changing w
Is Your Retirement Plan Being Driven by Emotion? (opens the original)
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What if your biggest retirement risk isn’t the market, but your own reactions to it? In this episode, Scott Schuett explores how emotional triggers—like fear, urgency, and even excitement—can influence financial decisions in retirement. Using the idea of Pavlov’s conditioning, the conversation highlights how market volatility, media headlines, and life events can push people into costly, reactionary choices. Scott also shares how common mistakes, like selling during downturns or claiming Social
Is Your Retirement Plan Ready for Social Security Changes? (opens the original)
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How much of your retirement plan depends on something that could change? In this episode, Scott Schuett breaks down a new proposal aimed at extending the life of Social Security and what it could mean for retirees. The conversation explores potential benefit reductions, why the system is under pressure, and how demographic and workforce shifts are shaping its future. Scott also highlights practical considerations, from managing market risk to preparing for tax changes and income gaps, while emph
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