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In this episode of Retirement Income School™, I sit down with Steve Hutchinson — creator of the Roth Blueprint software — to dive deep into Roth conversions. We cover why the 2018 tax law changes made conversions riskier, how phantom gains can devastate your retirement, why the 4% rule breaks down during conversion years, and how annuities can create stability and protect against losses. If you’re serious about building tax-free income in retirement, this lesson is a must-listen.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome + Why Roth Conversions Are Hot Right Now
1:00 – Meet Steve Hutchinson & The Roth Blueprint
2:00 – Why Roths Provide Certainty in Uncertain Tax Futures
3:00 – The $37 Trillion Debt Problem & The 8-Year Conversion Window
5:00 – Why Steve Built Roth-Specific Software
6:00 – The 4% Rule & Why It Fails During Conversions
8:00 – Abigail vs. Melinda: Stable vs. Volatile Market Conversion Case Study
12:00 – Sequence of Returns Risk Magnified in Conversions
13:00 – The Phantom Gains Problem After TCJA 2018
16:00 – Why You Can’t Afford Losses During Conversions
17:00 – How Simplified Accumulation Annuities Create Safe Growth
19:00 – Locking in Gains & Eliminating Downside Risk
20:00 – Marginal Tax Bracket Management Explained
22:00 – Converting Without Out-of-Pocket Costs
24:00 – The Widow’s Penalty & Ease of Annuities in Roth Planning
25:00 – Why Annuities Guarantee Tax-Free Lifetime Income
27:00 – Why NOW Is the Roth Conversion Window of Opportunity
28:00 – Closing Thoughts & How to Book a Roth Blueprint Call

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👩‍🏫 About Dr. Amanda

Dr. Amanda is the founder of Retirement Solutions Financial™ and creator of the Retirement Income School™ and Guaranteed Income Blueprint™. After losing her father and helping her mom navigate retirement, she felt called to help others avoid the stress and confusion of planning alone.

She specializes in safe money strategies using dividend-paying whole life insurance, fixed index annuities, long-term care coverage, and Social Security claiming strategy. Her mission? To help you protect your wealth and enjoy a secure, stress-free retirement with confidence.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

The information in this podcast is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Retirement Income School™ and Dr. Amanda Barrientez do not provide individual investment recommendations. Always consult with a licensed advisor or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed.