When our leaders in Washington passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act in 2019, it marked a major change in retirement planning. In a sense, the government was codifying advice that many financial advisors -- including my team at Keen Wealth -- had been giving for years. The next generation of retirees is going to live longer, with more active lives than any before it. Very few younger workers are going to stay at the same company for decades and earn generous pensions. Very few older workers will automatically retire at 65. And for most folks, Social Security alone will not fund a safe, secure, and rewarding retirement.

In other words: folks have to start taking more personal responsibility for their retirement planning.

On today's show, we discuss the SECURE Act 2.0, which was included in the omnibus spending bill Congress passed at the end of 2022. Many of the changes in this sequel may seem like smaller tweaks compared to the original. But tracking these changes and using them to your advantage will be key to getting the most out of your nest egg and your retirement.