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Can Your Retirement Survive the Unexpected?

In this episode, Mitch explains the difference between Roth contributions and Roth conversions, why paying taxes on your terms can create greater flexibility, and how common retirement risks like market volatility, inflation, healthcare costs, and longevity can derail even the best-laid plans.

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Your 401(k) Is Not a Retirement Plan

For many Americans, the 401(k) is the foundation of their retirement strategy. But is it really a complete retirement plan? In this episode, Mitch explains why retirement requires more than simply accumulating assets. He discusses how different financial tools serve different purposes and how a clear blueprint can help bring order to an otherwise confusing process. If you’ve spent years contributing to a 401(k), tune in to learn how to turn savings into a successful retirement.

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Are You A Hidden Millionaire?

Many people spend decades saving, investing, and paying down debt without realizing how much wealth they’ve accumulated. In this episode, Mitch discusses the idea of the “hidden millionaire” and why net worth can sometimes tell a very different story than your checking account balance.

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Answering Your Questions: Build Emergency Fund or Max Retirement Contributions?

Many retirees spend years focusing on building a nest egg, only to discover that retirement is about much more than reaching a specific number. In this mailbag episode, Mitch answers listener questions about retirement income, emergency funds, Roth conversions, Social Security decisions, and the critical “retirement red zone” that occurs in the years leading up to retirement.

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Answering Your Questions: How Much Should I Have Saved To Retire?

This episode tackles two very common retirement planning questions advisors hear from clients. First, how much should you have saved for retirement at different stages of life? Then, the conversation shifts to rental properties and whether it’s a good investment.

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Losing a Spouse: Beneficiaries, Roth Conversions and Planning Ahead (Part 2)

Losing a spouse changes nearly every part of life, including your financial picture. In part two of our Losing a Spouse series, Mitch shares practical financial steps surviving spouses should revisit after a loss. When emotions are high and decisions feel overwhelming, having a thoughtful financial plan in place can make all the difference.

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Losing a Spouse: Loss, Social Security, and Taxes (Part 1)

Losing a spouse is one of the hardest experiences a person can face, emotionally and financially. Mitch discusses some of the difficult realities surviving spouses often encounter and the importance of having a plan in place before tragedy happens. If you’ve been putting off legacy or survivor planning conversations, today’s discussion highlights why planning matters, especially before grief and uncertainty make important financial decisions even harder.

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The Real Keys to a Happy Retirement

Most people spend decades planning the financial side of retirement, but what about the life you’re actually stepping into? Today, Mitch uncovers five tips for creating fulfillment in retirement.

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Can You Actually Afford to Retire Early?

Retiring early sounds like the dream… more freedom, more time, and life on your terms. But behind that dream is a set of financial realities that can make or break the plan if you’re not prepared. Mitch uncovers what it really takes to retire before the traditional age, so you can make sure your early retirement plan holds up over time.

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The Roth Conversion Math: When Paying Taxes Now Makes Sense

Roth conversions get talked about a lot, but most people misunderstand what actually makes them work. Mitch breaks down how this strategy really plays out, from tax math to long-term control over your money.

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