Retirement Answers

By Jacob Duke, CFP®

Retirement Answers is a podcast built to help you succeed in retirement. The thought of retirement can be overwhelming and downright scary for many... but it doesn't have to be!

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How many episodes does Retirement Answers have?

The podcast currently has 121 episodes available.

Retirement Answers episodes:

February 21, 2023 Are Bonds Still a Viable Investment Option?
After the lackluster performance in bonds in 2022, many are wondering if they should be investing in bonds at all... In this episode of Retirement Answers, I share how bonds work and why the value of bonds fluctuates even though the coupon payments remain the same.
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February 14, 2023 SECURE Act 2.0: Changes to RMDs
Well, they have changed RMDs yet again... In this episode of Retirement Answers, I share how the new RMD rules are going to work and perhaps how it could hurt you later on if you don't plan accordingly.
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8min
February 07, 2023 Don't Be Too Conservative in Retirement
Our immediate reaction as we get closer to retirement is to invest more conservatively. But why? The short answer is that our human nature fears potential loss than enjoys potential gain.
What if you could have a plan that covers the short-term & long-term? Well, in this episode, I talk through how the 3-bucket retirement plan can do exactly that.
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16min
February 01, 2023 3 Things You Should Do BEFORE You Retire
In this episode of Retirement Answers, I share 3 things that you should do before you retire.
1. Build Cash
2. Calculate Monthly Spending
3. Write Out Your Goals/Dreams
I hope this helps you plan a more successful retirement!
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12min
January 25, 2023 3 Questions My Clients Are Asking Right Now
In this episode I discuss the 3 questions my clients are asking about right now.
- What should I know about the SECURE Act 2.0?
- Should I be making changes to my investments?
- Should I retire in 2023?
Tune in to this episode to hear my answers to these questions.
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18min
January 17, 2023 Roth IRA Distribution Rules
Ever wonder if you can take money from your Roth IRA before age 59.5? Well, the short answer is yes, you can. But tune into today's episode to learn more about the order in which Roth IRA distributions occur and how you can use this to your advantage in your retirement plan.
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5min
January 10, 2023 Understanding Social Security Survivor Benefits
In this episode of Retirement Answers, I discuss the things you need to know about Social Security survivor benefits. I see people often confuse survivor and spousal benefits, so I wanted to answer a question I received about survivor benefits and how they are different from spousal benefits. Enjoy!
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8min
January 03, 2023 Don't forget about the Taxable Investment Account!
We all know about IRAs and 401ks, but are there other ways to optimize your retirement savings? Yes, and it involves the investment account. In this episode of Retirement Answers, I discuss some of the potential tax issues that lie in waiting if all of your retirement assets are in tax-deferred accounts and provide some ideas around how you lower that future tax risk.
👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started
✅ If you want the Important Numbers 2025 PDF, send me an email!
Submit your question to have it answered on the podcast: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/ask-a-question
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke
Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.
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9min
December 27, 2022 Do I have to be receiving Social Security benefits to get the COLA?
Are you curious about the requirements to get the Social Security COLA? This episodes clears up any confusion around COLAs and what has to happen for you to qualify.
👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started
✅ If you want the Important Numbers 2025 PDF, send me an email!
Submit your question to have it answered on the podcast: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/ask-a-question
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke
Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.
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5min
December 20, 2022 Understanding Social Security Spousal Benefits
So, you know about the Social Security spousal benefit, but do you understand it completely? This episode of retirement answers tells you everything you should know about how spousal benefits work and how your Social Security elections could change the spousal benefit you receive.
👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started
✅ If you want the Important Numbers 2025 PDF, send me an email!
Submit your question to have it answered on the podcast: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/ask-a-question
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke
Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.
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How many episodes does Retirement Answers have?

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