You could be a Midwestern Millionaire and not even know it. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe explains who the Midwestern Millionaire is and shares how they have to uniquely plan for retirement. From tax planning to spending their money, Midwestern Millionaires need tailored retirement planning which Joe dives into in this episode. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

What's the big deal with Roth conversions? In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe answers that question and describes who Roth conversions might not be right for, as well as who they often are right for. He considers factors that go into determining whether a Roth conversion is right for you, such as how much money you have in savings, whether or not you have a pension, and your willingness to work with a professional team. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe joins Mindy and Boots on 610 WTVN to discuss the current market and share some tips on how to invest wisely. He talks about the importance of clarifying your goals when determining how you invest, and briefly explains how the stock market works and why diversification is so important. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Has anyone ever told you that you need permanent life insurance in retirement? As Joe talks about in this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, it may be helpful for some people, but for others it may not be necessary. Life insurance can be a great way to diversify your assets in retirement, as well as serve as a vehicle for tax planning and estate planning, but depending on your financial situation, there may be better tools out there. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you don't plan on working in retirement and you don't have a pension, then it's important to have an income plan. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe shares three essential things to consider when planning your income in retirement. From taxes to market volatility, Joe covers it in this episode. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Did you know only 25% of people have a Roth IRA? In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe talks about why Roth IRAs are rarer than you may have thought, then shares why Roth IRAs can be extremely valuable, especially if you have over $1 million in tax-deferred savings. He also answers common questions about Roth conversions and discusses whether they could be right for you. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Generational wealth can provide opportunities for your family for years to come. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe discusses the impact generational wealth can have and provides strategies you can use to achieve generational wealth. From gifting money to your kids and grandkids to utilizing trusts to minimize the amount you'll pay in estate taxes, Joe talks about it in this episode. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

You may have an Aunt Erma, but did you know you also have an Aunt IRMAA? As Joe explains in this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, IRMAA (or Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) determines how much you will pay in Medicare premiums in retirement. This combined with taxes (i.e., Uncle Sam) can complicate your retirement plan, so Joe shares information you should be aware of and a strategy you can use to lower the amount you pay in Medicare premiums and taxes. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you're a Midwestern Millionaire, you may be better at saving money than spending it. But as Joe talks about in this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, you should use the money you've spent your whole life saving. Joe shares common ways retirees spend their money in retirement, then shares how you can get a better idea of exactly how much money you can spend in retirement based on your income. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Big changes could be coming to tax rates in 2026. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe talks about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and how tax rates will go up once it expires in 2026 unless something changes. He discusses the different taxes that could be affected by the change and shares a strategy you can use to minimize the amount you pay in taxes. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Pensions can be a huge asset in retirement, but they can also present unique decisions for you to make. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe talks about the lump sum and survivor options with pensions and discusses the pros and cons of taking them. Depending on your situation, taking these options could be a great step towards having the retirement you've worked your whole life for. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Have you ever heard of the different phases of retirement? In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe talks about the go go years, the slow go years, and the no go years of retirement and shares how you can financially prepare for each pf them. Above all, he encourages you to consider what you want your retirement to look like so you can plan for it accordingly. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe joins Mindy and Boots to discuss the upcoming 2024 presidential election and share this expert opinion on how the candidates' policies could affect your retirement. He talks about Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris' different approach to taxes and stresses the importance of working with a financial planner to make sure you have a plan regardless of who wins. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Roth conversions aren't always the best investment option for everyone, but for these five types of people, they almost always are. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe discusses five types of people who will nearly in all cases benefit from doing a Roth conversion. From people with over $1 million in tax-deferred investments to people who have a pension, Joe shares about the unique opportunity they have in this video. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you're 59.5 or older and you have a 401k, an in-service withdrawal could be an excellent investment opportunity for you. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe explain what an in-service withdrawal is and shares why it could make sense for you to do it, especially if you've been a diligent saver leading up to your retirement. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

It's never too early to start planning for your retirement, especially if you're between the ages of 55 and 59. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe shares the things you can start doing now to minimize taxes and maximize savings in retirement. From Roth conversions to planning for the fragile decade, Joe covers it in this video. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

Pensions can be an invaluable asset to have in retirement, but if you don't plan for them accordingly, they can also become your biggest liability. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe shares five reasons why pensions are great, as well as two reasons why they maybe aren't so great. From their monetary value and status as guaranteed income to their tax complications, Joe discusses it in this video. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe joins Mindy and Boots to respond to the recent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. They share their reactions to the event, talk about the current state of our country, and discuss how things (including your finances) might change if he gets reelected. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

When it comes to retirement planning, doing it yourself can be risky. As Joe explains in this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, DIY retirement planning can lead you to miss out on both time and money in retirement. Depending on your situation, it might be worth entrusting a team of professionals with your retirement plan so you can feel more confident that you're getting the most out of the retirement you've worked your whole life for. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

If you're 60 years old, have a pension, and have $1 million+ in savings, you're in a very unique position as you approach and enter retirement. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe deep dives into everything you need to know about tax planning, legacy planning, and charitable giving in retirement with a pension and high net worth. Are you interested in applying to receive expert help in planning for your financial future? If so, you can apply at https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/  🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe’s book “I Hate Taxes”: https://keap.page/bsd964/toolkit-youtube.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger:  https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/will-you-pay-higher-taxes-in-retirement 📞 Apply to talk with us: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/