Have you ever wondered exactly what a good financial advisor is supposed to do for you? There are five habits of highly effective advisors to retirees, and if your advisor is not doing these things for you, it might be time to consider a change? In this episode, J Barry Watts teaches you about the five habits of highly effective advisors to retirees. Barry explains each habit and what it would look like coming from an effective advisor. Barry discusses: Why you should know how much money you need every year in retirement Making your money work for you  Why
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There’s a lot of talk in Washington about potential new taxes, but what impact will those changes in tax law have on you personally? In this episode, J Barry Watts unpacks the impact proposed tax law changes may have on you in before or in retirement. Barry covers some of the proposals in President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda. He explains how legislative risk can evolve over time to greatly impact your retirement. Finally, Barry explains LIRPs, little known and under-utilized strategies to reduce retirement income taxes and why you should have one if you do not already. Barry discusses:
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What will taxes be like for you in retirement? Have you ever thought about that?  In this episode, J Barry Watts teaches you how to reach the 0% tax bracket—or at least to get your taxes as low as they can be. He explains why there are some who cannot reach the 0% tax bracket, and discusses “the Three Tax Buckets.” Barry discusses: Who is unable to reach the 0% tax bracket  The three types of money as they relate to taxes Why a Roth option in your 401(k) can be greatly beneficial How to reach the 0% tax bracket
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The upcoming holidays present a wonderful opportunity to have important conversations with your family about many things, including topics such as healthcare planning, funeral planning, and who will get what. In this episode, J Barry Watts helps you understand how you bring these topics up to aging parents while the whole family is around. It’s important that these conversations happen before parents pass away or are unable to have them. Barry shares tips on how to start having these conversations, and the types of questions you should be asking. Barry discusses: Tips to start having these types of conversations Why
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Would you like to put $58,000 into a Roth IRA this year, then grow that money, tax-free, until you retire, and then take it out as tax-free retirement income? In this episode, J Barry Watts introduces the mega back door Roth IRA strategy. He shares how some individuals can contribute $58,000 to their Roth IRA, … Continue reading 32. Mega Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy →
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Are you truly wealthy or working wealthy? What’s the difference between the two? For moderately wealthy people who don’t believe they have any tax strategy opportunities, this episode is for you. In this episode, J Barry Watts introduces a tax strategy and draws the line between the truly-wealthy and the working-wealthy. Barry also emphasizes the … Continue reading 31. How the TRULY-WEALTHY & the WORKING-WEALTHY DIFFER: Family Endowment Plans →
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Have you ever considered opening a trust for your family? Legacy trusts can ensure your family’s legacy for generations to come. In this episode, J Barry Watts discusses trusts and how valuable they can be to your family. Barry simplifies and answers questions you may have regarding trusts. Barry shares why people don’t have trusts, … Continue reading 30. Strengthening Your Family Through Legacy Trusts →
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How do you figure out the required minimum distributions (RMD) on your retirement accounts? What are the taxes? Can you reduce or eliminate the taxes? In this episode, J Barry Watts and Eric Burlison look at four ways you can reduce or eliminate the taxes owed on your RMDs. Barry and Eric remind listeners of … Continue reading 29. Reducing Taxes on Your IRA or 401(K) Required Minimum Distributions →
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Estate planning can be complicated and may involve some uncomfortable conversations with family members and loved ones, albeit necessary. You want to be sure that your estate is going to the right people in the right order. In this episode, Barry Watts uncovers the mystery of estate planning. Barry looks at multiple legal mechanisms used … Continue reading 28. Taking The Mystery Out of Estate Planning →
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