In this episode of Watts on Wealth, Barry Watts and Jeremy Zickefoose discuss how overlooked retirement decisions can affect Social Security income, taxes, and long-term financial planning.

Jeremy shares the story of a retired couple who discovered they had been missing out on a larger Social Security spousal benefit. After reviewing their situation, the couple was able to increase the wife’s monthly benefit and receive a substantial retroactive payment. The conversation highlights why Social Security claiming decisions should be reviewed carefully and why many retirees may not know what benefits are available to them.

Barry and Jeremy also explain how Roth conversions can help reduce future taxes, required minimum distributions, and the tax impact on Social Security. They discuss the difference between investment management and holistic retirement planning, along with strategies involving capital gains, qualified opportunity zones, and tax-efficient retirement income.

Listeners will learn why retirement planning involves more than selecting investments and how working with professionals who understand Social Security, taxes, Medicare, long-term care, estate planning, and income strategy can help uncover opportunities that may otherwise be missed.

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079. Roth Conversion Window

J. Barry Watts

Springfield’s WealthCare Corporation