The reality of taxes in retirement starts to become more evident the closer you get, and it’s not uncommon for people to wish they had contributed more to a Roth while they were saving. Having those tax-free withdrawals in retirement is wonderful, so what can you do if you find yourself in this position?

That’s the question we’re going to tackle in our latest Money Wisdom question series. Jake Doser, CFP®, CPWA® and Nick Colantuono, CFP® will break down the Roth conversion and discuss the factors you need to weigh before deciding to convert any money. With it being the end of the year, this is the perfect time to be having this conversation.

If you want to learn more about tax planning strategies, make sure you get a copy of the "Are You Paying Too Much in Taxes in Retirement?" booklet. Text the word OFFER to 800-757-0436 to get a complimentary copy. This guide can help retirees assess their tax situation and explore strategies to optimize their savings.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:54 – Today’s question

1:39 – What is a Roth conversion?

2:57 – How to get money into a Roth

4:34 – Main consideration

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Investors will often use target date funds in a retirement account because they’re easy to use and align with the goal of retiring at a certain time. Is it really that simple or can you find alternatives that will provide better results for what you want to accomplish?

In the latest episode of the Money Wisdom podcast, Jake Doser, CFP®, CPWA® and Nick Colantuono, CFP® take on another listener's question about the effectiveness of target date funds for retirement planning. As retirement approaches, many individuals are faced with the decision of whether to invest in these funds or move that money somewhere else.

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Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Today’s question

1:23 – Investment goals

2:52 – What target date funds do

5:55 – 401k accounts

8:05 – Retirement account types

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Life insurance has a clear role within a financial plan, but is it worth keeping a policy once you’ve reached retirement and don’t have as much of a need for income replacement?

In the latest episode of the Money Wisdom podcast, Jake Doser, CFP®, CPWA® and Nick Colantuono, CFP® tackle a listener's question about the necessity of life insurance in retirement. We’ll work through the complexities of life insurance policies and discuss the considerations that could help you make informed decisions about your policy.

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Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:50 – Today’s question

2:00 – The need for life insurance

4:35 – Types of insurance

6:40 – Considerations

9:09 – Aligning your planning

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