Financial Education

Tim explains the often confusing Roth IRA 5-year rule in detail, including the 5-year contribution rule and the 5-year conversion rule.

Tim outlines the tax implications of pre-tax, Roth, and taxable accounts, and he discusses managing taxes and locations of investments for optimal tax efficiency in retirement.

Tim discusses the difference between Roth IRA contributions and Roth IRA conversions. He also outlines the benefits of Roth IRAs.

Tim talks about how to reduce your lifetime tax liability by using Roth IRA conversions, how to get more money into a Roth IRA with a “backdoor Roth,” and how to use a Roth IRA for college savings.

A Roth IRA is a great tax planning tool to include in your retirement plan. Roth IRAs can be used to save for retirement, save for college (bet you didn’t know that one!), and convert traditional IRA assets. In this article, I talk about the difference between traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs and explain the Roth IRA contribution limits and Roth IRA distribution rules.

Income annuities and fixed indexed annuities might be better than bonds for retirees, but it depends on your own situation and goals. Let's look at some options.

In this episode of Retire You Way Radio, we talk about more than just money. We look at the relationship of money, health, and time and how to maximize those resources to create memorable experiences throughout your life.

On Retire Your Way Radio, I talked about annuities and how to decide whether or not to include them in your retirement portfolio.

On Retire Your Way Radio, Tim shares a list of 7-figure retirement dos and don’ts. List lovers will appreciate these 8 financial tips for a successful retirement.

In this episode of Retire Your Way Radio, I interview Maggie Klokkenga, financial coach and owner of Make a Money Mindshift, and we dive into our money mindset.

In this episode of Retire Your Way Radio, I talk about 4 financial mistakes made in 2020 and 3 general financial mistakes that are not specific to 2020.

What is a robo-advisor and how do they compare with hiring a comprehensive financial planner? In this episode of Retire Your Way Radio, I’m going to talk about what a robo-advisor is, how a robo-advisor works, and who may or may not be a good fit for a robo-advisor.

I talk about the difference between a retirement rehearsal and a practice retirement and how either can help you determine if you are ready for retirement.

Does The SECURE Act address millions of Americans that are unprepared for retirement? I review 7 provisions of The SECURE Act and how they might affect you.

It can be difficult to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and this is certainly the case when it comes to money. However, helping them find an understanding or compromise can be rewarding for everyone. Like with most things, an objective third party can add great value to this type of situation.

Not only can delegating reduce stress and let you focus on things that matter most but it can also improve your finances. Not sure if you're ready to start delegating? Here are surefire signs.