Aug 28, 2025 | Financial Planning, Podcast, Retirement, Taxes
For many retirees, Medicare feels like a maze of rules, parts, and choices that only get more confusing the closer you get to age 65. In this episode, Jude is joined by Medicare specialist Kerwyn Jones to bring clarity to one of the most misunderstood pieces of...
Aug 14, 2025 | Financial Planning, Podcast, Retirement, Taxes
This week on the show, Jude answers some of the most common Roth IRA questions! First up: the Five-Year Rule. What does it really mean, how does it apply to contributions versus earnings, and why should you start the clock as soon as possible? Jude breaks it down in...
Jul 31, 2025 | Financial Planning, Podcast, Retirement, Taxes
The Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) passed on July 4th, bringing major changes that retirees and pre-retirees need to understand. In this episode, Jude breaks down the top 3 provisions most relevant to his clients and listeners: the permanent extension of marginal tax...
Jul 18, 2025 | Financial Planning, Podcast, Retirement, Taxes
Is your retirement account a ticking tax time bomb? In this episode, Jude gives a hands-on demo of his Tax Bomb Calculator- a powerful tool at thetaxbomb.com- that helps you estimate how much of your 401(k) or IRA could be lost to taxes. Marc acts as the “test...
Jun 19, 2025 | Financial Planning, Podcast, Retirement
The transition into retirement isn’t just a financial shift- it’s a psychological one. We’re excited to have a special guest on the show this week. Josh Bell, coach and consultant at The Josh Bell Company, is joining us to explore what it really means to leave your...
May 29, 2025 | Financial Planning, Podcast, Retirement
Wishful thinking feels comforting, but in retirement planning, it can quietly sabotage your future. In this second installment, Jude breaks down five more dangerous assumptions people make when planning for their golden years. From relying too much on Social Security...
