Power Your Retirement
Hosted by Steve Smit, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and founder of Powerhouse Financial Advisors, this podcast is designed to help employees of large publicly traded utility companies take control of their retirement planning. Steve, author of Power Up Your 401(k), shares insights on maximizing 401(k) options, navigating self-directed brokerage accounts, and creating a secure financial future. Tune in for practical advice, helpful resources, and strategies to power up your retirement! Subscribe and never miss an episode! Also available in video format on YouTube. For more information about Power Your Retirement, visit PowerhouseFinancialAdvisors.com or call 775-266-8867.
Power Your Retirement
Mailbag: Extra Cash, Big Decisions, and the Truth About Tax-Free Retirement
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Paying off debt is a huge milestone, but what you do next can shape the rest of your retirement. In this episode, Steve tackles two common listener questions: how to wisely redirect extra cash after becoming debt-free, and whether “tax-free retirement income” is actually possible. If you’re trying to make smart retirement decisions, instead of emotional ones, this conversation is for you!
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
💸 Debt Management & Extra Income: Smart choices for newfound cash flow
🎉 Celebrating Debt Freedom: Why milestones matter before next steps
🧾 Tax-Free Retirement Income: What it really means (and doesn’t)
🔁 Roth Conversions & Tax Strategy: Paying taxes now vs. later
📞 Getting Guidance: When professional advice matters most
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