If you're a Christian and it's important for you to incorporate your faith into your financial planning, then it could be a great idea to work with a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®). In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe explains what a CKA®, what it takes to earn the CKA® credential, and how a CKA® can help you as you purposefully plan your retirement.

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If you're a Midwestern Millionaire, you might face unique challenges in retirement, but as Joe discusses in this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, they shouldn't be as scary as they seem. From the fear of running out of money to the fear of overpaying in taxes, Joe addresses these fears and shares how to plan for them.

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If you're retiring with a pension and $1 million or more saved in 2025, your planning needs to be as unique as your financial situation. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe talks about the different areas of consideration for retiring with a pension, and shares strategies you can take advantage of to save money in retirement. From tax planning to purpose planning, Joe talks about it in this episode.

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You may be considering waiting until retirement to do Roth conversions, but this might not be the best idea. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe explains how for the Midwestern Millionaire (someone with a pension and $1 million or more saved), their high income in retirement might make Roth conversions a better idea to do now. He shares a case study breaking down the income a Midwestern Millionaire might expect to have in retirement, and discusses the various reasons why Roth converting now can be helpful in saving money in taxes.

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If you have a pension and have been a diligent saver for the past 30-40 years, you could be in a great position to retire early. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe talks through different points of consideration for Midwestern Millionaires in the 2% Club who are thinking about early retirement. From how much money you'll need to live on to how to take from your investments without overpaying in taxes, this video will help you see if early retirement could be in your future.

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If you have an old 401k or other savings vehicle, you may have wondered what happens to it once you retire. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe shares three things you can do with your old 401k and lists the pros and cons of each option. He talks about why moving it to an IRA is often the option he recommends, and stresses the importance of working with a professional team when making these big decisions.

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Have you ever wondered how pension options are calculated? In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe discusses the factors that determine a pension's value and dives into different pension options like the lump sum option and survivorship option. He also talks about the pros and cons of taking a monthly pension versus taking the lump sum.

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If you've dreamed of retiring early and you have a pension and $1 million or more saved, then early retirement could be a reality for you. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe shares a client case study where he shows how much value a pension has and how much money you might expect to have in retirement if you have a similar pension and savings. He also discusses other considerations for retiring early like how much you choose to withdraw from you investments and how to give your money purpose in retirement.

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