If you’ve built up $1M in your IRA and $1M in taxable investments, David McKnight has a warning: every year that money stays put, the IRS gets to vote on your tax rate. He breaks down a retirement planning strategy for gradually converting your IRA to Roth – fast enough to beat rising rates, slow […]
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When is a good time to start your Social Security? David McKnight reveals why smart retirement planning means waiting until age 70 for reasons that have nothing to do with a bigger check… and everything to do with the years in between being your best window for Roth conversions. In this episode, David McKnight addresses […]
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Should you stop your Roth conversions at the 22% tax rate, or push into the 24% bracket? David McKnight responds to a viewer’s detailed case for stopping early, revealing why optimizing this year’s tax bill can be the wrong retirement planning move over a 30-year horizon. You’ll discover his “rip the band-aid off” approach and […]
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Is putting your entire retirement planning strategy into 30-year treasuries really the safe bet it seems? David McKnight reveals why this approach could expose you to two hidden risks, and explains how the stock market and annuities might hold the real key to protecting your income. In this episode, David McKnight looks at whether putting […]
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Dave Ramsey says retirees can safely withdraw 8% a year from the stock market, but does his retirement planning math actually hold up? David McKnight breaks down why Ramsey’s approach overlooks a critical risk, and why annuities may be the missing piece to sustainably boosting your retirement income beyond the traditional 4% Rule. In this […]
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