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by Joe Schmitz Jr., CFP ChFC CKA
Welcome to the Joe Knows Retirement Podcast! Where Joe will take you through strategies to make the most of your retirement.
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- Yesterday16 min
4 Ways Your Pension Protects You in Retirement
If you have a pension, you're in a unique position that most retirees will never experience. In this video, Joe breaks down four powerful ways your pension can protect your retirement and why your planning strategy should be different from everyone else's. You'll learn how a pension can reduce the risk of running out of money, help protect you from market downturns, provide options to protect your spouse, and allow your investments to grow for your future and your family's legacy. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club": https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/are-you-being-tax-smart-about-your-pension 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/
- 5 days ago14 min
5 Things That Disappear After You Retire
Retirement changes more than just your paycheck. There are things that quietly disappear once your career ends, and many retirees never see them coming. In today's episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe covers five things that often disappear after retirement. If you have a pension and $1 million or more saved, some of these may affect you differently than the average retiree. We'll also discuss why planning ahead can help you enjoy retirement with more confidence and fewer regrets. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club": https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/do-you-need-one-million-to-retire-if-you-have-a-pension 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/
- 1 weeks ago15 min
You're Not the Average Retiree... Here's Why
If you have a pension and $1 million or more saved, your retirement is completely different from the average retiree. Most retirement advice is designed for people who need more income. But if your pension already covers your lifestyle, your biggest opportunities shift toward optimizing taxes, growing your wealth wisely, protecting your legacy, and making the most of the retirement you've worked so hard for. In this video, Joe walks through the biggest differences between the average retiree and those who have reached financial freedom, plus the five things our clients actually want once they no longer have to worry about running out of money. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club": https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retiring-with-a-pension-what-to-know 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/
- 1 weeks ago16 min
The #1 Thing Wealthy Retirees Do Differently
What separates wealthy retirees from everyone else? It is not chasing higher investment returns. It is having a proactive tax strategy. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe explains why taxes often become the largest expense for retirees with pensions and significant retirement savings. Learn how required minimum distributions, Roth conversions, estate planning, charitable giving, and tax diversification can dramatically impact your retirement. 🎥 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-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/who-hates-taxes-the-best-time-to-plan-for-taxes-is-now 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/
- 2 weeks ago16 min
7 Retirement Numbers You MUST Know If You Have a Pension
If you have a pension, your retirement planning is different than most people. Less than 20% of Americans have a pension, and if you've also built significant retirement savings, the decisions you make today can have a major impact on your future. In this video, Joe covers the 7 most important retirement numbers every pension owner needs to know, including how your pension, Social Security, investments, spending, retirement date, and age all work together to create a successful retirement plan. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club": https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/social-security/a-pension-changes-your-social-security-decision 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/
- 2 weeks ago14 min
Don't Retire Until You've Checked These 5 Things
Retirement isn't just about having enough money. It's about making the right decisions with everything you've spent decades building. In this episode, Joe walks through a simple five-point retirement planning checklist that every couple should review before retiring. From tax planning and investments to income, healthcare, and estate planning, each of these areas plays a critical role in helping you protect your retirement and avoid costly mistakes down the road. If you have a pension and significant retirement savings, your planning needs are often much different than the average retiree. That's why having a comprehensive strategy can make all the difference in keeping more of your hard-earned money and giving you confidence throughout retirement. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club": https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/the-pillars-of-retirement-planning 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/
- 2 weeks ago16 min
The Biggest Retirement Mistake Isn't Running Out of Money... It's This
Most retirees worry about running out of money. But for many hardworking savers with pensions and significant retirement savings, that is not the real risk. The bigger danger is spending decades saving, only to struggle with actually enjoying retirement. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe explains why so many retirees run out of money emotionally, not financially. You'll learn how to transition from a lifetime of saving into a retirement filled with purpose, experiences, generosity, and confidence. 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv 📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "Midwestern Millionaire": https://keap.page/bsd964/midwestern-millionaire-toolkit-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-strategies-for-midwestern-millionaires 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/
- 3 weeks ago17 min
7 Retirement Mistakes I See Every Week (Don't Make These)
Every week, Joe hears from retirees who wish they had made different financial decisions before and during retirement. In this video, Joe breaks down the 7 biggest retirement mistakes he sees over and over again, so you can avoid them before they cost you. If you have a pension and $1 million or more saved, these mistakes can have an even bigger impact on your retirement. We'll cover tax diversification, cash management, retirement timing, spending habits, tax-efficient investing, choosing the right financial advisor, and much more. 🎥 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-podcast.html 🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/who-hates-taxes-the-best-time-to-plan-for-taxes-is-now 📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/
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