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How to Retire on Time

Kedrec Wealthkedrec.com
Welcome to How to Retire on Time, a show that answers your questions about all things retirement, including income, taxes, Social Security, healthcare, and more. This show is an extension of the book How to Retire on Time, which you can grab today on Amazon or by going to www.howtoretireontime.com. This show is intended for those within 10 years of their target retirement date or for those are are currently retired and are concerned about their ability to stay retired.
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Episodes

How to Figure Out Your Cash Flow Amount in Retirement

"Hey Mike. I'm having a hard time getting started with my retirement plan. Where should I start?" Discover how to design your lifestyle in retirement so that you can determine how much it could cost each month. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 25, 20259 minEp. 256

Different Living Situations for Retirees

"Hey Mike. We are looking for a retirement community to enjoy. What are the differences between buy-in communities, co-ops, and other options?” Discover the differences between living at home, living in a co-op, and so on so that you can start to plan based on what is right for you. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 24, 202513 minEp. 255

Why You May Not Want to “Plan and Invest Like the Rich."

Hey, Mike. I'm 60 years old with 1,200,000.0 in a traditional IRA. Should I convert 120,000 each year so I don't have to worry about RMDs? Discover the trap set by trying to plan and invest like someone else. Listen as Mike breaks down the importance of building a plan and a portfolio that works for your specific situation. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 23, 202512 minEp. 254

Why You May Not Want to Convert All Your Money to Roth

“Hey Mike, I'm 60 years old with 1,200,000.0 in a traditional IRA. Should I convert 120,000 each year so I don't have to worry about RMDs?” Discover the problem with aggressive IRA to Roth conversions and the overall tax-free retirement goal. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 22, 202510 minEp. 253

How Social Security Taxes Have Changed

“Hey, Mike. I heard that Social Security is now tax free. Is that true?” Discover changes to the tax code and how you can potentially use it to your advantage. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 21, 202512 minEp. 252

Benefits and Detriments with “Fixed-Income” (Income from Bonds)

"Hey Mike, I plan on living off of income from my bond portfolio. What's the risk with this income strategy and how do you plan around it?” Discover when it makes sense to use bonds as an income source, and why you may want to blend this income strategy with another growth-focused strategy. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 17, 20257 minEp. 250

Why the Market, Politics, and Other Concerns Should Not Delay Your Retirement

“Hey Mike, with all that is going on, is now still a good time to retire?” Discover how to build your plan so you can retire when it makes sense for you, regardless of what is going on elsewhere. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 16, 20259 minEp. 249

Why More Risk Doesn’t Necessarily Mean More Reward

“Hey Mike, I am comfortable taking risks, even in retirement. For people like me, what type of portfolio would you recommend.” Discover why taking more risks may actually hurt you in the long-term and in the short-term when you retire. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 14, 202515 minEp. 247

Renting or Buying: Which is Better in Retirement?

“Hey Mike, is it better to rent or buy a home in retirement?”Discover the benefits and detriments of renting, buying, and buying with low maintenance. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 11, 20256 minEp. 246

How Your Social Security Taxes are Calculated

“Hey Mike, is it true that Roth Income affects your social security taxes bracket?”Discover how your Social Security benefits are calculated and if your Roth IRA income affects those calculations. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 10, 202510 minEp. 245

Income Strategies for the First Five Years of Your Retirement

“Hey Mike, I want guaranteed income for the first few years of retirement, not for life. Is a bond ladder the best strategy?”Discover different ways you would set up your retirement income strategy for the first five years of your retirement without depending on lifetime income streams from annuities. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 09, 202511 minEp. 244

What Are Your 401(k) Fees?

“Hey Mike, I tried to calculate my 401k fees and it looks like I’m paying around 3%. Is that even possible?” Discover the different types of fees that may be a part of your 401(k) plan and what you can do about it. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 08, 202512 minEp. 243

How War Can Affect the Market

“Hey Mike, why did the market go up after Iran was bombed? I even the potential or war would crash the market.” Discover why war may not affect the market as you would expect and what to look for instead. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.retireontime.com

Jul 07, 202517 minEp. 242

What does “Self-Insuring” Really Mean?

“ Hey Mike, can you explain what you mean by “self-insuring?” Discover what it means to “self-insure” and when it may make sense. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jul 04, 20257 minEp. 241

Ways to Give to Your Kids and Grandkids

“Hey Mike, what are ways you’ve seen people give to their kids and grandkids?” Discover several ways you can give to your kids and grandkids while you are alive and when they may need it more. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jul 03, 20258 minEp. 240

What to Do Once You Receive a Large Sum of Money

“ Hey Mike, I just sold my business for five million dollars. What do you typically recommend someone like me do next?” Discover the behavioral risks when you receive a large sum of money from selling a business, receiving a large inheritance, or even winning the lottery. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jul 02, 20258 minEp. 239

Why the 4%, 6%, or Even 8% Withdrawal Rates Could Be Consider Dangerous

“Hey Mike, I’m being told by others that 8% works as a retirement withdrawal rate. Is that true?” Discover why the high withdrawal rates are becoming more popular and why they may be more dangerous than you realize. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jul 01, 202513 minEp. 238

Fees and Where to Find Them

“Hey Mike, can you breakdown fees, where to find them, and how to build a good portfolio while being mindful of fees?” Discover various types of fees and where to find so you can determine if you are getting the value expected for the amount of money you pay in fees each year. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jul 01, 202521 minEp. 237

Why Social Security Is More Secure Than You May Realize

“Hey Mike, how do you prepare for Social Security potentially going away?” Discover what really drives Social Security benefits and why you shouldn’t be as concerned about Social Security solvency as others would have you believe. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jun 27, 20256 minEp. 236

Why Inflation May Not Be Under Control

"Hey Mike, do you think inflation is under control?” Discover why Mike believes inflation could come roaring back and how to prepare for the potential risk. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jun 26, 202511 minEp. 235

What College and Professional Athletes Need to Know About Money

“Hey Mike, I’m a college athlete that is about to get paid. I don’t want to go broke like so many other athletes. Any tips on how to keep your money?” Discover why many athletes go broke and what can be done to help prevent it from happening. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jun 25, 202511 minEp. 234

Why Financial Advisors Make Money When You Don’t

“Hey Mike, how come financial advisors make money, even when the client loses money?” Discover the reason why advisors charge a flat rate or a percentage-based fee for their services and how to determine if you are getting your money’s worth with the amount you are paying in fees. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jun 24, 202515 minEp. 233

Why Cash May Not Be as Safe as You May Think

“Hey Mike, I’m scared about the market and am all in cash and short-term CDs. What risks, if any, do you think I am taking by doing this?” Discover how cash can crash when inflation hits and why it may be more difficult to recover from hyperinflation than an actual market crash. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jun 23, 202514 minEp. 232

Risks Associated with CDs and Treasuries

"Hey Mike, can I use CDs and Treasuries only for my reservoir?" Discover risks associated with CDs, Treasuries, and other fixed interest investments/products, and what you could do instead. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jun 21, 20259 minEp. 231

What to Consider Doing Now Incase the Dollar Continues Loses Value

"Hey Mike, how do you prepare for a potential currency collapse?" Discover places you could put your money in case the United States dollar continues to go down in value. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jun 20, 20259 minEp. 230

How to Big Beautiful Bill Could Affect Your Retirement

"Hey Mike, can you breakdown how the Big Beautiful Bill will affect those in retirement?" Discover some of the ways the Big Beautiful Bill could affect your retirement for better and for worse based on what is in the current version. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jun 19, 202515 minEp. 229

Why All Cash May Be Riskier Than You Think

"Hey Mike, I’m concerned about the next market crash. I don’t want to try and time the market, but it still keeps me up at night. Any tips?" Discover the problems with trying to time the market or sitting in cash based on a feeling. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jun 19, 202522 minEp. 228

The Problems with Marketing in Financial Services

"Hey Mike, do I really need $1.26 million dollars to retire comfortably?” Discover why you may be seeing random numbers and goals in financial services advertisements. Also, uncover the problem associated with these oversimplified claims and why you should dive into the details of your own financial situation. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com

Jun 15, 20258 minEp. 227
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