Any graphics are better than none, Dave. Ideally, text that highlight the main points (e.g., 7 enumerated points that SIMULTANEOUSLY summarize the main presentation themes herein) are preferential to hand-drawn graphics. But again, any graphics are better than none. Thanks for having asked! BC
Great video. Keep up the great work. At the age of 63, retired 2 years ago after 30 years on active duty in the US Navy as a physician it was the best decision that I made as a Family Physician. The downfall is that my wife died on active duty in 2014, not from her deployments, but a terminal brain tumor. She is buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full honors based on her incredible career. I miss her.
Most of us who worked and invested for 50 years and waited until 70 to begin our SS, now have more income as retired people than when we were working full time.
Dave - I have just retired and have been enjoying your videos, including this one, for a while. Thank you! New video idea: The first 90 days of your retirement.
I like the bullet point text on the screen when sharing Pros & Cons, or use cases, etc. But I also like your real-time diagramming when talking about a process flow or sequence of actions, with arrows and lines between steps. I do think after diagramming though it would be helpful to the summarize the points made once again with bullet points text on the screen at the same time you are verbally summarizing. In general I must say I always enjoy your videos because you explain these concepts better than almost anyone else I listen to, with easy to understand language and a very personable style of delivery. Thanks so much for putting these out.
Dave, stumbled across your feed, and want to express how much I've enjoyed your videos because you explain it where I can relate/understand. Thank you. Taking notes. Have 14 more years to go, so paying house off by retirement, putting money away to buy a "newer" car when we retire, and continue working part time into retirement for play money. We are also taking any pay increase, and dropping it into our 403(b). Not going to be where we wish we were, but will be better off then having done nothing.
I'd like to hear details about the back door Roth conversions. Enjoyed this video. Confirmed some of my own thoughts and strategies during retirement, 2 years out from now.
This is very helpful information. I especially like the new "floor" of the checking account and using the high yield savings account (or similar type account) as the source of the checking account. Definitely minimizes any potential risk or having to withdraw investments when the market is low.
To your question: like the bullet text overlays (easy-to-see summary), hate the all-orange screens (distracting), love the iPad drawings (very interactive/visual). You always have a great delivery…appreciate and enjoy the videos.
Another benefit to HSA is that you can comfortably live with a high deductible medicare supplement plan at a MUCH lower premium when you have a healthy HSA to cover years of MOOPs in case of emergency
I believe that Dave is the best on the Internet regarding these related topics. Solid presentation. And as a 15 years successful retiree in his 70s, I would like to add a number 8. We all know KISS. Don't complicate this. Keep it simple. Of course do some planning. But this is your life and retirement. Enjoy yourself. It is OK if you leave a penny or two on the table.
Really nice (and easy to understand) presentation style. I'm going to speak with a retirement specialist as I near retirement just to ensure everything is in good shape. Subscribed!
I second this question. I have done the CD ladders and have a decent amount in a few CDs now, especially with the higher rates. I also have the HYSA. I'm not sure what other investments would be better for my "cash" bucket. Please explain.
Great video. Also, brokerage accounts can be used to harvest large gains tax free if you keep your taxable income below the limits for long term cap gains during early retirement.
You always have great information. And.... I do like your ipad drawings. Love that I subscribed to your emails which includes more info and a link to your newest video. I am a self employed 63 yo and am ready to retire, my CFP tells me we have saved enough, but my Husband doesn't want me to, he doesnt feel as if we have saved enough. He doesnt believe the CFP is correct. I worked an extra year so far... Hate to go against my hubby, but I am ready. Thanks Again!
Retiring next year at 67. Plan is to live off of 401K withdrawals and Treasuries for the next 3 years. Hold of SS until 70 as it is a big tax advantage in addition to the big kick up in amount! Longevity in the family on both sides into the 90s.
I have an internet money market with a high interest rate. There is a checking account with it so if money is needed it is transferred immediately to the checking account (it is cash after all). It is available that same day. Also there is a debit card for cash from that checking account if needed with several local ATM’s that don’t charge a fee. There is no monthly fees. I don’t see a downside here.
Thanks, Dave. Nice video. It would be great if you could speak to my issue. You allude to the fact that you need enough money in the taxable brokerage account to cover your expenses while doing traditional to Roth conversions in those years before SS. I am already in retirement and unfortunately I didn’t prepare properly for this. The majority of my funds are in my traditional IRA and I need to get some of these funds into my taxable brokerage account to have available to live off. Is there any good strategy for this or do I just have to bite the bullet and pay the taxes?
On the brokerage account, if it is taxed on the year the gain happened, what happens when you sell those stocks few years down the road, the sale happen to have a gain? Would you be taxed twice? One on the recognition of the gain and the other is on the actual sale of stocks?
I've had a HSA for years and it will cover my healthcare costs between my retirement (62) and Medicare (65). However, it is bs that these funds can't be used to pay insurance premiums, which is obviously a healthcare expense. Now I will run the risk of having too much money in my HSA since I am very healthy and don't expect to have a lot of healthcare expenses in retirement. I will likely convert much of my 403b to my Roth and use the HSA to cover living expenses after age 65 in order to spend it down. Ideally, I want to only leave Roth funds to heirs.
Thank you Dave your video's are Very Informative. You mention brokerage account. I do have one within my IRA account in Fidelity. What is your opinion percentage should be in this account?
I'd like to know if someone wants to retire and have the $89K income to stay in that lower tax bracket, how much will they have after medicare, medicade, taxes etc to spend on a monthly basis
Great video. Feel free to talk just a little bit slower. Makes for easier following and note taking. Back door Roth IRA conversions would be a great topic to cover.
Great video! I really do have a question. For someone with less than $200,000 to invest, how would you recommend we enter the stock market? I am looking at studying some traders and copying their strategies rather than investing myself and losing money emotionally. I would like to get the public's opinion on this approach?
HSAs can have alot of fees that eat into your earnings on investments. At the moment I still have a lower cost employer provided health plan that is not eligible for HSA, so it makes more sense to put money elsewhere including Treasury Direct now that bond/bill rates are good.
I'm grateful for my pension, but see I will be hit by higher taxes when converting to Roth and not being able to take advantage of the lower tax brackets. Then it gets worse when I take social security.
The catch with high yield savings accounts is that they typically require you to regularly have at least one source of your income deposited there. Which is no go for me ;-(.
Can I Get Your Opinion? Do you like the added text on the screen in this video or do you prefer the iPad drawings? 🙂
iPad drawings are my preference. Thanks for this very educational video!
Any graphics are better than none, Dave.
Ideally, text that highlight the main points (e.g., 7 enumerated points that SIMULTANEOUSLY summarize the main presentation themes herein) are preferential to hand-drawn graphics.
But again, any graphics are better than none. Thanks for having asked!
BC
On screen print looks great!
I like the text in the screen 😊
iPad drawings are helpful.
Great video.
Keep up the great work.
At the age of 63, retired 2 years ago after 30 years on active duty in the US Navy as a physician it was the best decision that I made as a Family Physician.
The downfall is that my wife died on active duty in 2014, not from her deployments, but a terminal brain tumor.
She is buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full honors based on her incredible career.
I miss her.
Most of us who worked and invested for 50 years and waited until 70 to begin our SS, now have more income as retired people than when we were working full time.
Dave - I have just retired and have been enjoying your videos, including this one, for a while. Thank you!
New video idea: The first 90 days of your retirement.
My biggest problem is being afraid to spend any of my savings. I’m retired 6 years and I’m still living off of SS because I’m scared to touch savings.
Retiring next week at 62. Your videos are very useful and I will continue to watch. Thanks!
Great video! A dedicated video on back door Roth conversion would be helpful given the complexity related to that strategy.
You're not "nerding out too much". Great information, but as important, your attitude and concern come across as sincere. Priceless. Thank you.
I like the bullet point text on the screen when sharing Pros & Cons, or use cases, etc. But I also like your real-time diagramming when talking about a process flow or sequence of actions, with arrows and lines between steps. I do think after diagramming though it would be helpful to the summarize the points made once again with bullet points text on the screen at the same time you are verbally summarizing. In general I must say I always enjoy your videos because you explain these concepts better than almost anyone else I listen to, with easy to understand language and a very personable style of delivery. Thanks so much for putting these out.
Dave, stumbled across your feed, and want to express how much I've enjoyed your videos because you explain it where I can relate/understand. Thank you. Taking notes. Have 14 more years to go, so paying house off by retirement, putting money away to buy a "newer" car when we retire, and continue working part time into retirement for play money. We are also taking any pay increase, and dropping it into our 403(b). Not going to be where we wish we were, but will be better off then having done nothing.
Not nerding-out too much. You explained things very well. Thanks!
This was a very helpful video! I would love it if you could do a video on back door Roth IRA conversions. Thanks for the great information!
I'd like to hear details about the back door Roth conversions. Enjoyed this video. Confirmed some of my own thoughts and strategies during retirement, 2 years out from now.
Excellent content. I prefer the text-on-screen but please put the entire sentence in a static moment so that a snapshot of it can be taken.
This is very helpful information. I especially like the new "floor" of the checking account and using the high yield savings account (or similar type account) as the source of the checking account. Definitely minimizes any potential risk or having to withdraw investments when the market is low.
To your question: like the bullet text overlays (easy-to-see summary), hate the all-orange screens (distracting), love the iPad drawings (very interactive/visual). You always have a great delivery…appreciate and enjoy the videos.
These message is for people over 60 years old, live your life to the fullest you don't have that many years left spend your money have fun!!!
Definitely would like to hear more about non-deductible IRA to back door Roth conversion!
Awesome video - extremely helpful information for people who are retired or still working ! THANK YOU 🙏
I came here expecting to criticize buuut, i fully agree with everything said. Solid breakdown.
Another benefit to HSA is that you can comfortably live with a high deductible medicare supplement plan at a MUCH lower premium when you have a healthy HSA to cover years of MOOPs in case of emergency
I believe that Dave is the best on the Internet regarding these related topics. Solid presentation.
And as a 15 years successful retiree in his 70s, I would like to add a number 8. We all know KISS. Don't complicate this. Keep it simple.
Of course do some planning. But this is your life and retirement. Enjoy yourself. It is OK if you leave a penny or two on the table.
I would add having a Treasury Direct account to the list. Easiest way to manage fixed income assets.
Yes to the back door Roth contribution video!
Yes, would appreciate more on roth conver sions and back-door.
Would love a backdoor Roth video 🙌🏽
Good information for an overall retirement planning. Thank you!
Great video. Some of these are applicable to my situation. Also, I prefer the on screen print version the whiteboard.
I meant iPad drawings…
How do you have an HSA when on Medicare.
Helpful for high income retirees
smart approach to retirement planning. Diversification can be beneficial.
Can you convert a portion of a traditional IRA to an existing Roth IRA or a new Roth?
Really nice (and easy to understand) presentation style. I'm going to speak with a retirement specialist as I near retirement just to ensure everything is in good shape. Subscribed!
Can you contribute to regular and Roth IRAs at the same time?
13:13 What better alternatives to CDs were you talking about? Please explain.
I second this question. I have done the CD ladders and have a decent amount in a few CDs now, especially with the higher rates. I also have the HYSA. I'm not sure what other investments would be better for my "cash" bucket. Please explain.
MYGAs is one.
Looks like you passed over the DAF account. That’s a good one for planning. Especially pre-retirement
Very helpful. I would add that the taxable brokerage account helps you avoid being retirement rich and life poor.
Yes, please do a thorough video on the Roth IRA conversion. I am in the middle of doing it at age 65.
@Dave Zoller … love to have you do a deep dive on back door Roth conversion .. please
Great video. Also, brokerage accounts can be used to harvest large gains tax free if you keep your taxable income below the limits for long term cap gains during early retirement.
Super helpful! Thank you!
Thank you so much. Very helpful information.
You always have great information. And.... I do like your ipad drawings.
Love that I subscribed to your emails which includes more info and a link to your newest video.
I am a self employed 63 yo and am ready to retire, my CFP tells me we have saved enough, but my Husband doesn't want me to, he doesnt feel as if we have saved enough. He doesnt believe the CFP is correct. I worked an extra year so far...
Hate to go against my hubby, but I am ready.
Thanks Again!
The back door IRA video would be very helpful. The videos you produce are very informative and truly appreciated.
Retiring next year at 67. Plan is to live off of 401K withdrawals and Treasuries for the next 3 years. Hold of SS until 70 as it is a big tax advantage in addition to the big kick up in amount! Longevity in the family on both sides into the 90s.
Highyield are $250K per person on joint account. The one I use (A) is not limited to 6 withdrawals. The transfers happen in 1 day.
What about annuities to bring in income during retirement?
This is a great video, very helpful - I would like to know more about the non deductible ira that can convert to a roth, thanks again.
I missed the name of tracking investment software recommendation.
Thanks for the tremendous ongoing content. Great job!
Fantastic explanation !! I'm 64, and this is perfect timing for more knowledge!! Thanks! I added you to my subscription !!!!!!
Great information. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Well explained! It’s a huge help to watch your videos
I have an internet money market with a high interest rate. There is a checking account with it so if money is needed it is transferred immediately to the checking account (it is cash after all). It is available that same day. Also there is a debit card for cash from that checking account if needed with several local ATM’s that don’t charge a fee. There is no monthly fees. I don’t see a downside here.
If you are already retired and already taking rmd. Can you still do backdoor Roth and does it still make sense to do it if you are in your 80's?
Why use a high yield saving when I can use a Money Market with in my brokerage account that has the same or better rate?
Thanks, Dave. Nice video. It would be great if you could speak to my issue. You allude to the fact that you need enough money in the taxable brokerage account to cover your expenses while doing traditional to Roth conversions in those years before SS. I am already in retirement and unfortunately I didn’t prepare properly for this. The majority of my funds are in my traditional IRA and I need to get some of these funds into my taxable brokerage account to have available to live off. Is there any good strategy for this or do I just have to bite the bullet and pay the taxes?
Great information
Great video. Keep em coming.
Very informative and current. Thank you!
On the brokerage account, if it is taxed on the year the gain happened, what happens when you sell those stocks few years down the road, the sale happen to have a gain? Would you be taxed twice? One on the recognition of the gain and the other is on the actual sale of stocks?
Simply Excellent ❤
Yes. Please do a video on back door Roth
Thanks
Excellent!
Where does the Roth401K come into the picture? Can I use that to convert my 401K funds?
Lots of good information!
Great Video, I prefer the on screen print
Can you do another session on the back door Roth? Thank you
Can you fund an HSA if your employer gives you an FSA?
Can you speak a bit more about what kind of tax efficient investments can we put in the brokerage accounts?
Thanks for this video
I've had a HSA for years and it will cover my healthcare costs between my retirement (62) and Medicare (65). However, it is bs that these funds can't be used to pay insurance premiums, which is obviously a healthcare expense. Now I will run the risk of having too much money in my HSA since I am very healthy and don't expect to have a lot of healthcare expenses in retirement. I will likely convert much of my 403b to my Roth and use the HSA to cover living expenses after age 65 in order to spend it down. Ideally, I want to only leave Roth funds to heirs.
More info on the back door Roth please
Appreciate this video
Great video!
what if your employer does not offer an hsa but other types. Can u still get a hsa and if so is it worth it?
When to start brokerage account?
Good topic! I recently retired at 60 and am starting to work through the income / tax plan within my different accounts so appreciate the insights.
Thank you Dave your video's are Very Informative. You mention brokerage account. I do have one within my IRA account in Fidelity. What is your opinion percentage should be in this account?
Please make a video regarding backdoor Roth IRA.
I’d like a new video on the conversion
Nice presentation style
Great video Dave - not needing-out at all.
I'd like to know if someone wants to retire and have the $89K income to stay in that lower tax bracket, how much will they have after medicare, medicade, taxes etc to spend on a monthly basis
Great video. Feel free to talk just a little bit slower. Makes for easier following and note taking.
Back door Roth IRA conversions would be a great topic to cover.
I don’t understand the advantage of a taxable brokerage account over a Roth IRA.
Well done 👍
Thank you 👍
Thank you
Text is cool 😎
PLEASE BACKDOOR ROTH CONVERSION VIDEO!!!!!!!!!
Great video! I really do have a question. For someone with less than $200,000 to invest, how would you recommend we enter the stock market? I am looking at studying some traders and copying their strategies rather than investing myself and losing money emotionally. I would like to get the public's opinion on this approach?
Please do a back door Roth video
Yes, I like the text.
HSA only works for high deductible health insurance
HSAs can have alot of fees that eat into your earnings on investments. At the moment I still have a lower cost employer provided health plan that is not eligible for HSA, so it makes more sense to put money elsewhere including Treasury Direct now that bond/bill rates are good.
Would appreciate a dedicated video on non-deductible IRA
I'm grateful for my pension, but see I will be hit by higher taxes when converting to Roth and not being able to take advantage of the lower tax brackets. Then it gets worse when I take social security.
The catch with high yield savings accounts is that they typically require you to regularly have at least one source of your income deposited there. Which is no go for me ;-(.
I've really simplified retirement planning by not saving any money. Kind of scary but very easy.
Also HSA, no RMD