Month: April 2026

Roth Conversions: Pay Taxes Now or Later?

Roth conversions sound simple on the surface, but once you dig in, the strategy gets a lot more nuanced. Mitch walks through the many factors that go into deciding whether a Roth conversion makes sense for your situation.

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Market Pessimism vs Optimism: How to Protect Your Retirement Income in Any Economy

In this episode, Mitch discusses the difference between market pessimism and optimism, and how both affect your retirement strategy. Having the right strategy can protect your peace of mind and keep you on track, no matter what the market does.

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Mailbag: Spousal Benefits, Pensions, and Long-Term Care

Retirement planning questions don’t always come neatly packaged, and sometimes the most valuable insights come from real-world scenarios. In this episode, Mitch digs into a handful of listener questions that highlight some of the most common (and important) decisions people face as retirement approaches.

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Stop Guessing About Retirement: A Smarter Way to Plan Taxes and Income

Rebalancing isn’t just about adjusting your portfolio- it’s about making smarter decisions that impact your taxes, income, and long-term retirement success. In this episode, Mitch Lyons explains why focusing on the process matters more than chasing performance, and how strategies like Roth conversions can dramatically change your financial outcome over time. You’ll also learn why some people delay planning out of fear, why others are overly confident, and how both can lead to costly mistakes.

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Rebalancing Your Portfolio: When and Why It Matters

Markets go up, markets go down, but your portfolio doesn’t automatically adjust with them. Over time, strong market performance can push your investments into risk levels you never intended to take. That’s where rebalancing comes in. In this episode, Mitch breaks down what rebalancing means, when it matters most, and how it connects to bigger decisions.

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