Gary is a 73-year-old with $8 million in savings. Despite having substantial assets, he’s concerned about missed opportunities for Roth conversions as he faces significant required minimum distributions.
James encourages Gary to reassess his investment strategy, particularly the bond funds in his Roth IRA, and align his tax planning with his broader financial goals. By doing this, Gary could make more informed decisions that support his retirement goals and charitable aspirations.
Questions answered:
How can I give money to friends and family without them incurring a huge tax bill?
What advice do you have for someone who has more than enough but has a hard time switching from saving mode to spending mode?
Timestamps:
0:00 - Gary’s question
2:04 - More wealth = less freedom?
5:16 - The controlling factor
7:22 - An exercise
10:09 - Living life; investment allocation
12:49 - Giving considerations
16:09 - Medical expenses considerations
18:45 - Modeling
20:40 - Summary
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08/06/24 • 23 min
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Ready For Retirement - Am I Too Old for Roth Conversions? 3 Things to Consider
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On today's episode of Ready for Retirement , we're taking a look at Gary's financial situation Now . Gary believes he's too old to begin implementing tax strategy in a serious way , but we're going to help him unpack what things he can do , as well as a couple blind spots that Gary might not be recognizing in his plan as a whole . Let's jump into Gary's question .
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