Power Your Retirement
Hosted by Steve Smit, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and founder of Powerhouse Financial Advisors, this podcast is designed to help employees of large publicly traded utility companies take control of their retirement planning. Steve, author of Power Up Your 401(k), shares insights on maximizing 401(k) options, navigating self-directed brokerage accounts, and creating a secure financial future. Tune in for practical advice, helpful resources, and strategies to power up your retirement! Subscribe and never miss an episode! Also available in video format on YouTube. For more information about Power Your Retirement, visit PowerhouseFinancialAdvisors.com or call 775-266-8867.
Power Your Retirement
The Retirement Tax Traps Nobody Warned You About
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Nobody likes tax season, but for new retirees, the rules can feel completely different. Income changes, required withdrawals begin, and decisions that once lowered taxes can create bigger bills later. Steve unpacks some of the most common retirement tax mistakes and how they show up in real life. A little forward planning can make a dramatic difference over the long run.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
đź§ľ First-Year Shock: New income mix changes taxes
⏳ RMD Timing: Waiting can create bigger problems
⚠️ Conversion Mistakes: Overdoing Roth can backfire
📉 Social Security Taxes: Up to 85% may be taxed
👥 Spouse Impact: Income drops, but expenses don’t
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