Taxes

Taxes
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In the Simplify Your Retirement podcast, Stephen Stricklin, CFP®, president and founder of Wise Wealth shares wisdom to help individuals and couples plan for a peaceful and enjoyable retirement. Stephen, with his years of experience and expertise in retirement income planning along with guest experts, will help you achieve “First Wisdom, Then Wealth!” For more information about Wise Wealth visit www.WiseWealth.com or email our team of professionals at [email protected].
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The podcast covers essential retirement planning topics, such as tax strategies, the impact of rising taxes, non-traditional financial tools, and the importance of individualized retirement plans with episodes discussing themes like navigating Roth conversions, tackling rising tax risks, and maximizing retirement income through comprehensive planning strategies.

In the Simplify Your Retirement podcast, Stephen Stricklin, CFP®, president and founder of Wise Wealth shares wisdom to help individuals and couples plan for a peaceful and enjoyable retirement. Stephen, with his years of experience and expertise in retirement income planning along with guest experts, will help you achieve “First Wisdom, Then Wealth!” For more information about Wise Wealth visit www.WiseWealth.com or email our team of professionals at [email protected].
If you’re like many Americans, the bulk of your retirement savings likely sits in tax-deferred accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs. But when tax rates rise—as many experts predict they will—how much of your hard-earned money will you actually get to keep?
With the national debt growing at an unsustainable pace and entitlement programs placing increasing pressure on the federal budget, significant tax increases appear inevitable.
In this episode, we’re honored to welcome David McKnight—nationally renowned tax expert and bestselling author of The Power of Zero, Tax-Free Income for Life, and The Guru Gap. David draws from years of experience and collaboration with leading tax authorities, including insights from his documentary film The Power of Zero: The Tax Train Is Coming.
America has made financial promises it simply can’t keep. With the national debt projected to hit $62 trillion by 2034, no combination of tax hikes or spending cuts appears capable of reversing the course. The “tax train” is coming—and retirement savers must prepare.
One of the most powerful tools for protecting your retirement income is converting tax-deferred accounts to Roth IRAs. Doing so—particularly within favorable brackets like the 24%—can dramatically reduce your long-term tax exposure. But it must be done strategically to avoid unnecessary tax consequences.
In this episode, we explore:
- Rising Taxes as a Retirement Risk
- Strategic Tax Planning for Retirement
- Strategic Roth Conversions
- Why Timing – especially before 2034 – is critical
As an independent & full-service financial planning firm, Wise Wealth gives truly objective advice. If you want a retirement plan tailored to your goals and your future, we’re here to help.
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