If you have a pension and $1 million or more saved, you're in a great position, but that also means small mistakes can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in retirement. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down the 4 biggest retirement mistakes people with pensions make, including the one mistake we see over and over again that creates massive tax problems later in life.

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If you're 59½ or older and still working, there's a powerful retirement strategy most people don't fully understand: the in-service withdrawal. In this video, Joe breaks down 5 key things you must understand before moving money from your 401(k) to an IRA while still working and still getting your company match.

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Most people should NOT do a Roth conversion, but if you have a pension and $1 million or more saved, the rules completely change. In this video, Joe breaks down exactly when a Roth conversion makes sense, when it doesn't, and why so many people get this decision wrong.

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If you have a pension and retirement is getting close, this checklist could save you thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this video, Joe breaks down the 7 critical checklist items every pension holder needs to have in place before retiring. From investment structure and tax planning to pension decisions, healthcare, income planning, and estate documents, this is what most people don't realize they're missing until it's too late. If you're part of the "2% club," those with a pension and $1M+ saved, this planning is different for you.

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Most retirees don't regret saving too little; they regret not enjoying retirement enough. In this video, Joe breaks down the most common retirement regrets he hears from real retirees.

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If you have a pension, taxes may be the biggest expense of your retirement, and most people don't see it coming. In this episode, Joe breaks down the five biggest tax considerations pension retirees must plan for, including required minimum distributions, Social Security taxation, state taxes, widow's penalty, and when Roth conversions actually make sense. These strategies are especially critical for retirees with a pension and $1M+ saved, where higher income often means higher lifetime taxes if planning is done incorrectly.

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Are you paying a financial advisor 1% and wondering if it's actually worth it? In this video, Joe breaks down 10 clear reasons you should NOT pay an advisor 1%. These are the most common red flags we see when people come to us after years of missed opportunities, poor communication, and incomplete planning. If your advisor only manages investments, avoids tax planning, or leaves you doing the heavy lifting, this video is for you.

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The 2% Club is officially out! In this post-launch episode, Joe dives deep into why he wrote the book and how it helps those with pensions and $1M+ in savings navigate retirement like a pro. He explains the five pillars of pension planning: Tax, Investment, Income, Healthcare, and Estate Planning, and shares why being part of the 2% Club means you've earned the right to retire with confidence, purpose, and legacy.

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Most people are told they'll be in a lower tax bracket in retirement, but if you have a pension, that's often not true. In this episode, Joe breaks down the 4 most important things you must understand if you have a pension and $1M+ saved. If you're part of the "2% Club," those with pensions and $1M+ saved, this episode is a must-watch before you make irreversible decisions.

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If you're around 60 years old, have $3 million or more saved, and a pension, you're in an elite financial group, but you may also be facing a massive hidden tax problem in retirement.

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