Tag: Secure Act 2.0

What Should You Do with Your 401(k) When You Retire? (Ep. 181)

What Should You Do with Your 401(k) When You Retire? (Ep. 181)

Your 401(k) could be your largest retirement asset, but are you making the most of it?

In this episode of Retirement Unlocked, Larry Heller, CFP®, CDFA®, shares the essential steps to take with your 401(k) as you approach retirement. From rollover decisions and Roth conversions to income generation and estate planning, Larry covers the strategies that can help you avoid costly mistakes and keep more of what you’ve earned.

Key Topics Include:

  • When to consider rolling over your 401(k) to an IRA
  • How Roth conversions can reduce your lifetime tax bil
  • What to know about fees, investment choices, and employer stock
  • How to build a tax-efficient withdrawal strategy
  • The importance of naming the right beneficiaries
  • And more!

Whether you’re retiring soon or planning ahead, this episode is your guide to making smart 401(k) decisions so you can step into retirement with confidence.

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Mastering Retirement Withdrawals: Expert Tips for Smart Distribution Planning [Ep. 169]

Mastering Retirement Withdrawals: Expert Tips for Smart Distribution Planning [Ep. 169]

Do you know the smartest way to manage your withdrawals in retirement?

In this episode of the Life Unlimited podcast, host Larry Heller, CFP®, CDFA®, shares expert strategies for managing retirement withdrawals to ensure financial stability and tax efficiency. 

Larry covers essential steps for building a smart distribution plan, emphasizing pre-retirement planning and proactive wealth management. The episode explores the benefits of Roth conversions, the impact of the Secure 2.0 Act, and critical topics such as the widow penalty, annuities, and estate planning, all supported by real client insights.

Whether you’re approaching retirement or already retired, this episode offers practical tips to help you minimize taxes, optimize withdrawals, and protect your wealth and legacy. Don’t miss this valuable guide to mastering your retirement finances!

Key episode discussions include:

  • Strategic tax planning to minimize taxes before the distribution phase
  • Understanding different income streams like Social Security, pensions, and retirement accounts 
  • Real client scenarios illustrating the impact of effective and missed strategies
  • The effects of federal and state estate taxes, plus planning for longevity
  • Integrating attorneys and other professionals for a holistic financial plan 
  • And more!

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