Welcome back to Market Moment! In today’s episode, Matt, Lee, and John tackle one of the most frequently asked retirement planning questions: "How can I lower my taxes in retirement?”

From Roth conversions, RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions), and Social Security timing, to HSA utilization, IRMAA surcharges, and charitable giving (QCDs) — this discussion covers critical tax planning tools for both pre-retirees and younger investors looking to plan ahead.

🔍 Topics Covered:

➡️The benefits of Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s

➡️How Roth conversions can create tax-free retirement income

➡️Avoiding surprises with RMDs at age 73 or 75

➡️Understanding IRMAA and Medicare premium increases

➡️Delaying Social Security to maximize lifetime benefits

➡️The importance of having taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free "buckets"

➡️How HSA accounts can be used tax-free in retirement

➡️Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) after age 70½

💼 Plus, the team touches on how tax laws may shift in the future, the risk of rising tax rates due to the national debt, and why proactive planning — not last-minute scrambling — is key to tax efficiency.

📈 Here is the link to the chart Matt references with historical tax brackets: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=jm6o

This Week’s Market Moment Segment:

In the second half, the team explores what could potentially stall the current bull market. They discuss rising inflation, interest rate uncertainty, the softening job market, and global geopolitical risks — as well as reasons for long-term optimism, including AI innovation, corporate earnings, and historical market resilience during past crises.

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