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  • This week, we continue our journey through the eight pillars of rocking retirement, shifting our focus to the non-financial realm. We delve into the first two non-financial pillars: Energy and Mindset. These pillars are crucial for showing up fully in life and maintaining a growth-oriented perspective. We'll explore how to overcome obstacles like stress, injuries, bad habits, and the impacts of aging, and discuss actionable plans to boost your energy and cultivate a growth mindset. Additionally, we’ll answer your pressing questions about Roth IRA contributions, tax planning, Social Security spousal benefits, and CD investments. Join us as we build a holistic retirement plan that goes beyond finances to truly rock your retirement!

    PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT

    [00:33] Focus on the non-financial aspects of your retirement planning

    [01:35] Sign up for Six Shot Saturday

    [03:20] The first pillar that we want to talk about is energy

    [04:15] Obstacles that we face in having energy in our life

    [06:05] Plan when it comes to energy

    [08:43] Pillar number two is mindset

    [09:53] Obstacles to maintaining and growing a growth mindset

    [12:45] What is your plan for a growth mindset?

    [14:17] Reflecting on my father-in-law’s mindset

    LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [16:56] Roger answers your questions on how to rock retirement

    [17:35] Beth: audio question about Roth contributions

    [20:30] Jim talks about managing taxes in retirement

    [24:38] Our next question comes from Patrick on Social Security spousal benefits

    [27:12] Daniel: I was wondering what your thoughts were on CD investments

    BRING IT ON SEGMENT

    [31:14] Mark Ross talks about mindset

    [33:30] I changed my self-talk and it changed the outcome

    [37:18] Tools to change to an abundance mindset

    SMART SPRINT

    [38:55] When you find yourself saying “I can’t,” add the word yet. “I can’t do that YET.”

    RESOURCES

    Agile Retirement Management

    https://www.agileretirementmanagement.com

    Rock Retirement Club
    https://www.rockretirementclub.com

    Six Shot Saturday
    https://www.sixshotsaturday.com

    Younger Next Year
    [https://www.youngernextyear.com

    Limitless Mind by Jo Boaler

    https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Mind-Learn-Lead-Live/dp/0062851748

    Spartan Race
    https://www.spartan.com

  • This month, we're revisiting the eight pillars of rocking retirement. Today, we focus on the second two financial pillars: having a resilient plan of record and optimizing the plan to enhance the journey. Many people are good at setting goals and determining feasibility, but often overlook the importance of resilience in their retirement plan. We delve into how to stress test your plan for various risks like bear markets, health care shocks, and premature death, and how to build redundancies to make your plan more robust. We also discuss optimizing your plan with tax strategies, investment implementation, and legacy planning.

    PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT

    -[00:35] - Introduction to the eight pillars of rocking retirement

    - [04:55] Building a Resilient Retirement Plan

    - [10:30] Building a funding strategy for the first five years of retirement

    - [14:38] The fourth pillar: Optimization

    LISTENER QUESTIONS

    - [18:55] Mark asks about estimating Social Security benefits

    - [20:32] Mary inquires about investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts versus private crowdfunding platforms

    - [27:20] John seeks advice on choosing a retirement planner

    - [31:58] Tammy's question on whether to sell a high-value home for liquidity

    BRING IT ON SEGMENT

    - [36:37] Building relationships and the importance of micro roles

    SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    - [42:50] Assess the resilience of your retirement plan

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode

    Six Shot Saturday
    https://sixshotsaturday.com

    Jeremy Siegel's "Stocks for the Long Run"
    https://www.amazon.com/Stocks-Long-Run-Definitive-Investment/dp/0071800514

    Roger's YouTube Channel - Roger That

    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney

    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

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  • This September, we're doing something a bit different. We're revisiting the basics with a refresher on the eight pillars of rocking retirement—four financial and four non-financial pillars that form the foundation for a great life. Too often, retirement planning gets bogged down with too many details and the pressure to get everything right. But in my experience, focusing on the most important things gets you 90% of the way there. This month, we’ll air classic episodes to revisit these pillars, starting today with the first two financial pillars: Vision and Feasibility.

    The first financial pillar we are going to discuss is VISION. How do you start to figure out your vision in retirement? We would suggest reconnecting with who you actually are outside of your identity as an employee and identifying your core values. The second pillar in the financial realm is having a FEASIBLE plan. The objective is to establish a foundation of a safe path that is feasible given the resources and the choices that you are willing to make.

    OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN

    PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT

    - 00:28 September will focus on the eight pillars of rocking retirement

    - 08:00 First two pillars of rock retirement are vision and feasibility

    - 08:14 Vision: What do you want when you retire?

    - 13:28 What are some of the obstacles to creating a vision in retirement?

    - 17:44 The next pillar in the financial realm is having a feasible plan

    LISTENER QUESTIONS

    - 24:10 Listener Scott has a tip about going from two to one

    - 26:13 Bill discusses piecake

    - 27:44 Our next question is from Steve related to asset allocation in retirement

    - 33:53 Another listener, Steve, wants to know if a stable value fund is a good investment

    BRING IT ON

    - 38:33 Kevin Lyles talks passion in work and volunteering in retirement

    SMART SPRINT

    - 45:55 Think about your life as a clean slate

    ✍️ Episode References

    Six Shot Saturday
    https://sixshotsaturday.com

    The Top Five Regrets of the Dying- Bronnie Ware
    https://bronnieware.com/regrets-of-the-dying/

    The Retirement Manifesto- Fritz Gilbert
    https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/

    Stocks for the Long Run- Jeremy Siegel
    https://www.amazon.com/Stocks-Long-Run-Definitive-Investment/dp/0071800514

  • If you are exploring a unique retirement, it is important to do your research. The best way to research something is to talk to someone who has walked the walk. That’s why, on this episode of Retirement Answer Man, I chat with people who are living their own unique retirements.

    Press play to hear these unique stories. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [6:02] Identify what type of community has served you well in life

    STORIES FROM AN EXPAT

    [8:22] Meet Doug living the expat life in Thailand[15:03] How to maintain a US address[21:35] How to handle buying land in other countries[26:41] How does estate planning work?

    STORIES FROM A PARENT OF A DISABLED CHILD

    [29:53] Navigating retirement with children with special needs[31:11] How our retirement focus is different from other retirees[38:08] How Special Sitters coordinates care in Omaha, Nebraska[44:35] How they are making sure that their children are cared for[49:49] What else you should remember

    STORIES FROM A HUB AND SPOKE TYPE OF RETIREMENT

    [50:35] What Rhoda and Rob are doing in retirement [54:38] How they travel in retirement[1:04:44] How they managed their finances

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    Special Sitters
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • Have you ever thought about retiring abroad? It seems like a fun adventure, but how do you begin?

    On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, expat expert, Jane Mepham from Elgon Financial Advisors, joins me to discuss the financial and nonfinancial considerations of moving abroad in retirement. Press play to learn whether retiring abroad would be right for you. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN RETIRING AS AN EXPAT

    [3:46] What is the attraction of retiring to another country?[6:18] How to explore whether retiring abroad is right for you[12:01] Should you buy or rent?[14:54] How do you navigate your finances?[22:04] What other considerations should you think about?

    LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [37:09] Is it worth selling investments and incurring significant taxes to change firms to reduce fees?[46:03] How to plan retirement without using the 4% rule [52:25] Where to put your contingency fund

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [58:08] Examine the advice you’re getting and your process

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    Elgon Financial Advisors
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • If you have a special needs child, you know that your retirement plan will need to include plans for their future. How do you create a great retirement while honoring and caring for your child with special needs who will most likely live beyond your years? That’s what we’ll be learning today.

    In this episode, Matt from Haystack Financial Planning joins me to explore this question. His practice specializes in serving the disabled community and he offers years of experience in this area. Press play to learn what you can do to take care of your children while making the most of your retirement. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN RETIREMENT PLANNING WHEN YOU HAVE A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD

    [2:30] Why Matt chose this path[4:25] How to plan for your child’s needs[7:40] How to determine the costs needed[12:02] What other tools do these children have available to them?[14:38] What is an ABLE account[20:07] How to approach guardianship[22:42] Resources to help

    LISTENER QUESTIONS WITH NICHOLE

    [24:42] How Nichole has been doing[25:25] Maggie’s backdoor Roth conversion question[29:38] On the order of withdrawals in retirement[33:33] How much will I need to self-insure for long-term care?[40:46] How to handle finances as a newly married couple[45:55] My plans with Michael Easter

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [47:39] Limit your exposure to mainstream media related to the election

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    Haystack Financial Planning
    ABLE 529 account
    BOOK - The Special Needs Planning Guide by John Nadworny
    BOOK - Retire Secure for Parents of a Child with a Disability by James Lange
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • Military retirees have a unique set of circumstances and opportunities. In this episode, military retiree and retirement planner Scott Sanborn joins me to explore the financial and non-financial aspects that come with a military retirement.

    Over the next month, we’ll be exploring different ways of retiring. If you have special retirement circumstances, you won’t want to miss this unique retirement series. Stay tuned for episodes on retiring with special needs children, retiring abroad, and retiring with illness or injury. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN A MILITARY RETIREMENT WITH SCOTT SANDBORN

    [3:40] Why did Scott become a retirement planner?[5:36] What it means to retire from the military[7:15] How retiring from the military is different[13:18] Understanding the healthcare benefits[17:55] Reimagining your second act

    LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [29:40] Penny is trying to decide whether to stay or move closer to family[37:28] How to decide when and how to relocate[39:41] How to pay the tax from my Roth conversions?[41:22] Is the IRMAA surcharge calculated each year?[42:40] How should I create my retirement paycheck? By withdrawing a lump sum or smaller amounts each month?[45:20] Standard deviation and creating an N of 1

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [47:55] Remember what your intent is

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    Scott Sanborn
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • So many retirement questions have no right answers. They’re simply judgment calls. In this episode, we’ll explore whether it makes sense to switch to a Roth 401K.

    Don’t listen to find out the answer. Listen to learn the process to use to come up with your own answer. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [2:03] Does it make sense to switch to a Roth 401K[13:55] An IRMAA surcharge question[18:18] Can you use the Rule of 55 for a Solo 401K?[20:36] A backdoor Roth question[26:22] A 5-year rule Roth IRA question[28:36] An organized Social Security question

    WISDOM FROM THOSE ON THE JOURNEY

    [31:31] What I wish I had known from Elaine[33:27] What a 70-year-old has learned about retirement

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [36:48] Relax and don’t worry about retirement

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    My recent Forbes article
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Taylor Schulte from the Stay Wealthy Podcast joins me to answer your retirement questions. Grab your earbuds and join us for this episode full of your questions.

    Make sure to listen to the pension or lump sum question to see how Taylor and I arrived at our differing opinions on what this listener should do with his pension. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [2:11] Which income sources are included in the IRMAA calculation?[10:12] On the retirement podcast network[12:35] How to use home equity as a retirement resource[22:35] Which rules should be used for this inherited IRA?[23:39] Why should I do a Roth conversion if I don’t want to?[30:47] What can I do with my small annuity?[36:01] Are closed-end funds good or bad?[47:10] Pension or the lump sum?

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [57:18] What have you been talking about more than doing? Take action.

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    Define Financial
    Stay Wealthy Podcast with Taylor Schulte
    Retirement Planning Education Podcast with Andy Panko
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • If you’ve ever searched for a financial professional you may have seen an endless string of letters after their names. Trying to figure out the financial advisor alphabet soup is exhausting.

    One listener threw his hands up and asked me what all those letters mean. On this episode, we’ll explore the meanings behind those designations and discuss what they mean for you. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [5:47] Understanding the financial advisor alphabet soup[20:24] Which designations are more important for you[22:58] Does it make sense to pay off the mortgage[31:35] On using a recast to pay off your mortgage

    ROCK LIFE WITH DR. BOBBY

    [36:08] How weight relates to health[39:40] Intermittent fasting benefits[45:41] Intermittent fasting dangers?[52:00] On understanding science news articles

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [1:00:47] Go have fun!

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
    Mark’s Money Mind Podcast
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! The Rock Retirement Club has opened its doors once again. Enrollment is open until July 18, so head on over to Rock Retirement Club to sign up today.

    After you do that, listen to this episode to learn how to protect yourself and your data from scammers. On this episode, Pete, a cybersecurity expert, joins me to discuss ways to secure your personal information. Listen in to hear how you can defend your data.

    OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [4:51] Are SMA’s the right choice for tax strategies?[10:45] On drawing down an HSA[14:01] How to get unbiased financial information[18:38] How do you define whether someone is overfunded, constrained, or underfunded?

    PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT

    [23:20] What Pete does[26:50] What you should do first[41:04] Your level two line of defense[53:05] Level 3[1:01:44] Final thoughts

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [1:03:12] Take one baby step from the list to protect your data

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    1Password
    LastPass
    Align.Financial
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • The best predictor of happiness and health at age 65 is how many close relationships you have at age 45. To really rock retirement you need to build quality relationships. To do that you need to learn to be a better communicator.

    On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Super Communicators author, Charles Duhigg, joins me to discuss how to become a super communicator. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN HOW TO BE A BETTER COMMUNICATOR

    [5:10] Relationships are key to stave off loneliness[10:42] What super communicators do[16:47] How to communicate with anyone[21:14] Understand the type of conversion you’re in [24:55] How to take away conversational anxiety[33:00] AI communication

    LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [36:31] How to draw money from your portfolio in a down market[47:54] When to switch to decumulation mode in your portfolio

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [53:47] Practice identifying the types of conversations you are having

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    BOOK - Super Communicators by Charles Duhigg
    Michael Easter
    PODCAST - Deep Questions with Cal Newport
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • Every one of us has a different tolerance for risk. We even have different risk tolerances at different points in our lives. In this episode, we’ll learn about Mike and Judy’s comfort level with their investments. Learn how they’ll develop an investment approach that matches their risk tolerance.

    If you have been enjoying Mike and Judy’s journey crafting their retirement plans, you won’t want to miss their live feasibility test on July 8. Join us on the latest Retirement Plan Live by signing up at LiveWithRoger.com. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN MIKE AND JUDY’S PAST INVESTING EXPERIENCE

    [2:30] Your investment strategy needs to match your comfort level[5:16] Contemplating Judy’s news[17:19] Their investment philosophy[23:51] What worries them most about retirement[27:59] How will they pay for retirement?

    ROCK LIFE WITH KEVIN LYLES

    [31:30] Learning from those who have walked this path[35:33] What you can do to improve your competence in an area

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [37:04] Review the RISA pdf to learn more about your risk tolerance

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • #544 - Legal Tender: Tallying Their Resources

    Planning for retirement isn’t about creating a new job for yourself, it’s about using what you have to create a great life. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, I’ll help Mike and Judy tally up and organize their resources so they can come up with a feasible plan for retirement.

    Press play to hear how you can follow along and create your own plan of record. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN MIKE AND JUDY’S RESOURCES

    [3:40] Some corrections from last time[8:41] Their social capital[12:34] Their estimated human capital[18:18] Their assets

    LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [31:33] On investing to only keep pace with inflation[38:14] Should he take his RMDs monthly or yearly[45:16] Funding later in life healthcare costs

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [57:02] Use the worksheet from Six Shot Saturday to organize your resources

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • We all have our own dreams for retirement and today, Mike and Judy share theirs.

    On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll hear Mike and Judy describe their ideal retirement, then in the Rock Life segment, Kevin Lyles will lay out the 4 pillars for a balanced life.

    As a bonus, you’ll hear Mark Ross interview me about my imperfect journey and the purchases we’ve made in Colorado. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN WHAT MIKE AND JUDY WANT IN RETIREMENT

    [2:42] Their values[7:27] Their base great life[15:56] Their wants

    ROCK LIFE WITH KEVIN LYLES

    [30:33] 4 pillars for a balanced retirement

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [41:35] Think about your ideal retirement

    MY COLORADO UPDATE WITH MARK ROSS

    [42:40] Where did the Colorado idea begin?[49:50] How did Roger get to this next step?[54:47] How they ended up with two lots in Colorado[58:14] What are the plans now[1:03:28] How he’s reflecting on what he’s learned

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    WDW podcast
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • Would you like to have the confidence to know that it is all going to be okay so that you can walk away from your career? So would Judy!

    In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll meet Mike and Judy, an educator and an attorney. They are both facing burnout and ready to throw in the towel, but before they retire, they want to make sure they can swing it.

    Join us over the next 4 episodes, to learn more about Mike and Judy’s journey to retirement. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN MEET MIKE AND JUDY

    [3:40] Why Judy wanted to join the show[6:42] A bit about Judy and Mike[10:28] What they want to accomplish[15:52] How she is helping with her dad[18:38] Mike and Judy’s ideal retirement date[24:21]Their overall objective

    ROCK LIFE

    [28:16] What kind of sun protection do we really need?[29:07] The types of skin cancer and what to do about it[38:06] Who is at the most risk of skin cancer[42:04] Sun protection

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [47:49] Complete the values worksheet from 6-Shot Saturday

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • Have you heard of IRMAA? IRMAA can be an unwelcome surprise if you aren’t expecting her.

    On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll hear what to expect from IRMAA and your Medicare costs. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT

    [2:14] Recent feedback[6:57] What IRMAA surcharges are

    IN THE NEWS

    [14:55] Structured protection ETF[25:06] What the details show

    LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [30:23] Should we keep our life insurance policy?[34:42] Will the lack of a bachelor's degree hurt a retirement planning practice?[36:02] Where to get the materials for the Certified Retirement Counselor curriculum

    ROCK LIFE

    [37:51] Cultivating a growth mindset through curiosity[40:58] How to cultivate curiosity

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [50:55] Practice asking a dumb question

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    International Foundation for Retirement Education
    Form SSA-44
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • What is your risk tolerance? What does risk tolerance even mean? Why does it matter?

    We’ll explore these questions as I answer one of our listener’s questions on getting back into the stock market with a low risk tolerance.

    Listen in to learn why he may not need to follow the traditional way of doing things. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT

    [2:00] How much risk to take in retirement

    IN THE NEWS

    [19:10] The AT&T data breach[23:03] What I’m going to do about it[26:00] How are password managers safer options for keeping passwords?

    LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [30:53] How does moving a 529 to a Roth IRA work?[33:32] How to know if Johnny should be looking for another financial planner

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [37:35] Rethink your password protection

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    1Password
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • Have you thought about getting a mortgage for your home in retirement? If so, have you strategized how you would pay it off?

    In this episode, we explore Scott’s question about pursuing a mortgage and paying it off early. Listen in to learn some different strategies you could use if you plan to get a mortgage on your home in retirement. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT

    [2:08] Should Scott get a mortgage to build his retirement home?

    LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [12:13] HSA fees can be more expensive than the interest[15:14] What should John think about when deciding on whether to get a mortgage?[19:12] On using reverse dollar cost averaging[22:07] Can we use Roth conversions to do RMDs?[25:29] Understanding investment advisory fees[29:28] Tom’s perspective on his retirement

    ROCK LIFE

    [33:41] On cultivating a growth mindset

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [35:00] Take your thought and do it in the moment

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

  • Let’s get back to basics—addition and subtraction two ways to get to the same answer. However, we have a tendency to stick with addition. Today we’ll learn how subtraction can help you come out ahead.

    Why am I talking about elementary math on a retirement podcast? Listen in to find out. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT

    [2:12] Is scarcity really a negative thing?[6:04] Stop trying to aim for precision[11:17] Stop making retirement planning your new job[14:03] Stop optimizing for returns[17:42] Stop thinking you have to retire to something rather than from something[21:25] Stop thinking you can wait[24:16] Stop thinking you need to resign yourself to what is

    LISTENER QUESTIONS

    [27:10] Turn off dividend reinvestment in your decumulation phase[30:00] A rucking comment[31:03] On Social Security survivor benefits[33:26] On inherited IRAs

    ROCK LIFE WITH DR. BOBBY DUBOIS

    [35:15] Movement studies[45:05] Why does movement matter?[48:51] Why the Hadza’s sedentary lifestyle is different from ours[50:55] Why vitamin D is or isn’t helpful

    TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT

    [1:00:34] Find an opportunity to move

    Resources Mentioned In This Episode
    YouTube video - What You Should Know if You Inherited an IRA
    Episode 532 - How To Manage Your Scarcity Brain With Michael Easter
    Episode 530 - What Is True Retirement Planning? With Christine Benz
    Rock Retirement Club
    Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
    BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney
    Roger’s Retirement Learning Center