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On the Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast episode #215, Joe Anderson, CFP® and "Big Al" Clopine, CPA answer this question from Scott in New York: "Good day and thanks for the podcast. My question is, do you still advise contributing to a company 401(k) or 457 even if the company DOES NOT provide any matching funds? Since I work for a state agency, there is no matching, however, I have a pension that I contribute to which amounts to 5% of my income each year. Would you suggest contributing some funds to the 401(k)/457 and some funds to an IRA, or some combination? The tax deductibility is good, but I would also like the “free money”. But seems you can not have both working for the state. Thanks for your time." Read the transcript and show notes or listen to the full podcast: If you would like to schedule a free assessment with one of our CFP® professionals, click here: Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more helpful tips and stay tuned for the next

Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 371 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA, when do you have to pay the taxes on a Roth IRA conversion to avoid any IRS penalties? Was it a mistake to convert to Roth IRA? What percentage of your assets should be in tax-free, tax-deferred, and taxable accounts to give maximum flexibility in retirement? And finally, do Roth conversions count as income toward your eligibility to contribute to a Roth, and how will a pension be taxed? Podcast show notes, episode transcript, free financial resources, Ask Joe & Al On Air: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - When Do You Have to Pay Roth Conversion Taxes Without Penalty (John, Atlanta voice message) 05:05 - When to Pay Roth Conversion Taxes? (Luis, Plant City, FL) 09:59 - Schedule a free financial assessment: 10:38 - What Percentage in Tax-Free, Tax-Deferred and Taxable Accounts Gives Max Flexibility? (Benjamin, Fargo, ND) 18:28 - Was Our Roth Conversion a Mistake? (David, California) 25:3

On the Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast episode #218 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and "Big Al" Clopine, CPA, Kristin Wong (author, Get Money, columnist, Joint Accounts @ Medium.com) talks about relationships and money and explains how communication, specificity, and gamification can improve your financial life. Joe and Big Al answer money questions: should you increase your Roth 457 contribution when your spouse wants to retire 8 years before you? Does a SEP IRA have the same protections as a 401(k)? Does your company HAVE to allow third-party management of your 401(k)? Plus, Big Al admits he answered a question incorrectly last week - stick around for the right answer. Transcript & show notes: 2:01 - My Wife Wants to Retire 8 Years Before Me. Should I Increase the Contribution to My Roth 457? 15:43 - Kristin Wong on Joint Accounts, Get Money, Communication, Specificity, and Gamification 32:21 - Big Al Corrects a Mistake (Excess Scholarship Contribution to a Roth

"Seeing as this is the Backdoor Roth Show, I thought I'd just ask you my question instead of doing my own research... If I were to do a Backdoor Roth conversion early in the year then change jobs later in the year and roll my pre-tax 401K into a traditional Roth, would this blowup the backdoor from a tax perspective given it's all in the same tax year, or do balances (or lack of tax-deferred IRA balances) at the time of the conversion matter? Thanks for your answer and this great show. Keep it up! Jarrod, Houston, TX" Listen to the entire Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast: Download the Complete Roth Papers Package, including the Ultimate Guide to Roth IRAs, the 5 Year Rules for Roth IRA Withdrawals, and the Roth IRA Basics Guide: Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor providing comprehensive retirement planning services and tax-optimized investment management to thousands of people across the nation. Schedule a free

Pure Financial's experts have educated you on the importance of having an IRA and given you some basic tools and strategies that you can put in place to get the best results from your retirement accounts. But on this show, Joe Anderson and Alan Clopine take you to a whole new level to help you master your IRA and maximize its full potential. Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more helpful tips and stay tuned for the next episode of “Your Money, Your Wealth.” Important Points (1:00) - We’ve educated you about the importance of having an IRA and some of the basic tools and strategies you can put it in place to get the best results. But today we are taking you beyond the basics of IRA 101 to Master Your IRA. (1:53) • To Roll or Not to Roll • Net Unrealized Appreciation • RMD Aggregation • Stretch IRA • Beneficiary Mistakes (3:20) - How You Can Add Funds to Your IRA (4:05) - Reasons to Keep your 401(k) • 401(k) fees may be low • Penalty-free access at age 55

Do you know what your income will be in retirement? Having a good estimate of your retirement income is needed to help you set goals for saving and knowing when you can quit your day job. A pension can be a big part of that formula. Financial professionals Joe Anderson and Alan Clopine discuss how to determine if you can reliably count on your pension plan. Visit our website for the full transcript: If you would like to schedule a free assessment with one of our CFP® professionals, click here: Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more helpful tips and stay tuned for the next episode of “Your Money, Your Wealth.” Channels & show times: IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES: • Investment Advisory and Financial Planning Services are offered through Pure Financial Advisors, Inc. A Registered Investment Advisor. • Pure Financial Advisors Inc. does not offer tax or legal advice. Consult with a tax advisor or attorney regarding specific situations. • Opinions expressed are subje

On the Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast episode 216, Joe Anderson, CFP® and "Big Al" Clopine, CPA answer this question from Nick in Moreno Valley, CA: "I am 54 and plan to retire to the Philippines in January 2020. Total monthly income needed to start is $4000. We will have no mortgage when I retire – current home will be sold with a gain of $80,000 to pay off home in the Philippines and money left to purchase car and build a vacation home. My pension starts at 55 - $1900/mo with 50% survivor. Will start withdrawing 3% from 401k with 3% inflation or wait 2 more years and get $2400/mo pension and withdraw $4000/year from the 401k for two years. Will claim Social Security at 65 - $3,000/mo for me and wife combined. We have $550,000 in 401k, $120,000 in Roth, $12,000 in IRA, $120,000 brokerage acct., $8,000 savings bond, $14,000 Philippine mutual fund, $75,000 emergency fund money market at 2% interest. Allocation of assets invested is 40% stocks 60% bonds.

Today on Your Money, Your Wealth podcast #209: Nationally recognized investing expert Paul Merriman makes the case that owning only two funds for life is a "home-run" investing strategy for some investors. Plus, Joe and Big Al answer your money questions: how should teachers, and others without Social Security or pension, save for retirement? How do you record flexible spending account contributions on your taxes? How long should you keep your tax records? And of course, this wouldn’t be YMYW without some talk about Roth IRAs - specifically, making Roth conversions and back door Roth contributions. Listen to the podcast, read the transcript and see the show notes for resources and giveaways: :46 - Paul Merriman: Teaching Financial Literacy to Kids and 2 Funds For Life 12:43 - Paul Merriman: 2 Funds For Life 21:54 - Teachers: How to Save for Retirement Without Social Security or Pension 28:39 - SEP IRA, Solo 401(k), Company 401(k) and Roth Conversions 31:31 -

Congress passed the largest retirement savings reform in more than a decade when they passed the Secure Act also known as the Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Act. Do you know what the Secure Act means for you and your retirement? Financial professionals Joe Anderson and Alan Clopine help you to become Secure Act Savvy by breaking down the changes in the rules and regulations to enable you to make the most of your financial plan moving forward. Important Points: (00:45) – The SECURE Act  (01:16) – Retirement Savings (02:43) – SECURE Act Savvy -Required Minimum Distribution Changes -Repeal of Age Limit on IRA Contributions -Repeal of the Stretch IRA -Notable 401(k) Changes (03:46) – Key Ages to Remember For retirement planning (05:08) – Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Changed to Age 72 (06:49) – Calculating your Required Minimum Distribution (10:26) – The 10-year rule on Beneficiary IRAs (12:39) – Stretch Exemptions (13:25) – Tax Rates (19:23) – Change

This week on Your Money, Your Wealth podcast episode #205: Chris Hogan (national best-selling author, host of the Chris Hogan Show from Ramsey Solutions) talks about his brand new book, Everyday Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth – and How You Can Too. Joe and Big Al answer your money questions: do the stretch IRA rules apply to 401(k)s? Do you need to get an annual property appraisal if you own real estate in a self-directed IRA? And what is the best strategy for saving into retirement accounts and making Roth IRA conversions? Plus, a tribute to Jack Bogle of Vanguard, and a look at states’ efforts to develop financially literate high school students. Listen to the podcast, read the transcript and visit the show notes: :50 - Chris Hogan, Everyday Millionaires 13:56 - Do Stretch IRA Rules Apply to 401(k)s Too? 21:02 - Do You Need to Get an Annual Property Appraisal if You Own Real Estate in a Self-Directed IRA? 22:10 - Retirement Savings and Rot

"Hi Big Al, my wife is on Social Security Disability Insurance, she will be full retirement age 66 & 4months on 3/26/2023. Her SSDI will convert to full retirement benefits in March. Question: Does she have to withdraw her FRB in order to receive delayed retirement credits? Will she be able to claim spousal benefits at her FRA and then claim her benefits at age 70? I am currently 60 & 4 months old. Question: Does my wife have to wait until I apply for SSRB at 62 for her to apply for spousal benefits or can she apply at her FRA? If I take my SSRB at 62, will I be able to suspend them at FRA 67 and apply for spousal benefits while receiving DRC’s until age 70? Will I have to apply for my Retirement benefits or will they start automatically at 70? Thank you for your guidance on these questions. Thank you, Gil & Linda." Listen to the entire Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast: Download the Social Security Handbook: Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a fee-

Question: (Fish Sean Woo, Winter Springs, FL) Hey, Andi, Joe, and Big Al. Thanks for taking my call. This is Fish Sean Woo from Winter Springs, Florida, and I had a question about traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and 401Ks, and why it is not a good idea to leave your trust as a beneficiary. I recently set up a trust, and before listening to you guys, I had the trust as the beneficiary. I was hoping you guys could explain why this is a bad idea. Now, for the important part, I drive a 2013 Toyota Tundra pickup truck that has never met a gas station it does not like. I don't have any four-legged friends, or three legged for that matter, but I do have 25 African cichlids in a 75-gallon fish tank. Thanks for taking my call. Great show! Listen to the full episode: Download the Estate Planning Organizer: Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor providing comprehensive retirement planning services and tax-optimized investment management to thousa