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Smart Wealth and Retirement is your go-to podcast for clear, actionable guidance to build your dream retirement. Hosted by experienced Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pros, each episode simplifies the complexities of retirement planning and wealth management, giving you strategies you can confidently implement today. Whether you’re nearing retirement or already there, we’ll cover crucial topics such as creating sustainable retirement income, managing taxes strategically, making smart investment decisions, maximizing your Social Security benefits, and much more. Our goal is simple: help you achieve financial clarity and peace of mind, so you can spend retirement focused on what truly matters. Tune in weekly to get straightforward advice, timely insights, and practical answers to your biggest retirement questions. It’s time to secure your financial future—start listening to Smart Wealth and Retirement and make informed decisions that help you retire with confidence.
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In this episode of the Smart Wealth Podcast, financial advisors and retirement planners Jim Martin & Casey Bibb of Martin Wealth Solutions unpack one of the most pressing questions for new retirees: “How will I replace my paycheck?” They break down how to turn your retirement savings into a reliable income stream that lasts, while minimizing taxes and avoiding common mistakes. Jim and Casey discuss essential topics like income buckets, required minimum distributions (RMDs), annuities, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. If you’re approaching retirement—or already there—this episode will help you build a paycheck plan you can count on.
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00:00 Introduction: The Paycheck Gap in Retirement
00:39 Why You Need a Paycheck Replacement Plan
01:32 The Value of a Retirement Income Plan
02:48 How Most People Withdraw Their Money—and Why It’s Risky
04:03 Understanding the Different “Buckets” of Money
06:32 Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies
09:13 Building in Flexibility and Liquidity
10:50 Do You Need an Annuity?
12:16 Managing Sequence of Return Risk
13:45 Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) Explained
15:14 Don’t Just Wing It—Have a System
16:33 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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