Straight Talk on Retirement with JBL Financial
Since 2005, ”Straight Talk on Retirement” has proudly broadcast on KTRS every Saturday from 9-11 AM, offering great tips and practical advice to help you build a personalized retirement game plan. Our retirement coaches provide straightforward guidance to help you navigate the complexities of retirement planning with confidence. Now, you can catch the show on-demand, on your favorite podcast app, so you never miss an episode.
Episodes
What does it take to be financially prepared for retirement? The Retirement Coaches Jeff Lapidus, Erin Lapidus and Robert Markham explore how pensions, Social Security, retirement savings, upcoming expenses and investment risk can work together in a retirement game plan.
Plus, they discuss estate planning considerations, 401(k) decisions, Medicare coverage and listener questions to help those approaching retirement better understan...
How do you know whether the retirement you’re planning is financially workable? The Retirement Coaches walk through a real-world planning scenario involving a couple hoping to retire before Social Security and Medicare eligibility, including how spending needs, savings, 401(k) assets, taxes, Social Security timing, and healthcare coverage can fit together.
Plus, Frank joins the conversation to explain what to consider w...
Is a Roth conversion the right move for your retirement plan? The Retirement Coaches discuss how Roth conversions can help reduce future taxes—but only when they're done strategically. They explain how tax brackets, Medicare IRMAA surcharges, required minimum distributions (RMDs), and cash flow all work together when evaluating a conversion strategy.
Is there a better way to approach retirement? In this episode, The Retirement Coaches discuss retirement income planning, Social Security claiming strategies, tax-aware Roth and traditional IRA withdrawals, inherited IRA planning, and important Medicare enrollment decisions—including COBRA and Medicare Advantage. Plus, they answer listener questions to help you make informed retirement planning decisions.
When is the right time to claim Social Security? The Retirement Coaches break down the key rules surrounding Social Security benefits, including when to claim, how continued employment may affect your benefits, and important considerations for married couples and surviving spouses. The conversation also covers retirement income planning, Medicare updates, identity theft prevention, umbrella insurance, and answers to listeners' reti...
This week, the Retirement Coaches discuss important considerations when receiving an inheritance, including taxes, retirement savings opportunities, debt, and investment decisions. They also answer listener questions about active versus passive investing, 401(k) strategies, target-date funds, Medicare coverage, gifting rules, and retirement planning, offering practical insights to help listeners make informed financial decisions.
The Retirement Coaches discuss practical strategies for managing Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), creating retirement income, planning tax-efficient wealth transfers, and navigating key Medicare enrollment decisions. Plus, they answer listener questions on inherited IRAs, home financing in retirement, retirement account distributions, and Medicare billing. Tune in for timely retirement planning insights designed to help you m...
Jeff, Erin Lapidus, and Robert Markham discuss required minimum distributions (RMDs), inherited IRA rules, Roth conversion considerations, Medicare Part D prescription cost caps, and practical mid-year financial planning topics, including car loans, housing affordability, retirement savings, and value investing.
Jeff Lapidus flies solo this week covering common life insurance misconceptions, strategies for long-term care planning, retirement income decisions, and Medicare coverage for durable medical equipment with Medicare Coach Frank Ellis. Plus, listener questions on Roth conversions, gifting to children and grandchildren, and managing retirement taxes.
The Retirement Coaches discuss how to balance portfolio risk and income in retirement, sustainable withdrawal strategies, Medicare coverage while traveling, long-term care planning, and what recent market developments could mean for investors. They also answer listener questions on retirement readiness, beneficiary IRAs, and retirement income planning.
The Retirement Coaches discuss how HSAs work before and after Medicare, the challenges facing today’s homebuyers, value investing principles, retirement savings opportunities, and whether the 4% withdrawal rule still makes sense in today’s market. Plus, they answer listener questions on Social Security, pensions, Medicare, and retirement income planning.
The Retirement Coaches discuss recent market gains, strategies for managing highly appreciated investments, and ways to incorporate grandchildren into long-term estate planning. They also break down rising Medicare supplement premiums, explain key differences between Missouri and Illinois Medicare rules, and answer listener questions about retirement readiness and long-term care planning.
The Retirement Coaches - Jeff, Erin, and Robert answer listener questions on retirement planning, including 401(k) rollovers, Roth account strategies, taxes in retirement, and ways to organize your financial picture as retirement approaches. Plus, insights on preparing for life’s next chapter and creating a thoughtful game plan for the future.
In this episode, the Retirement Coaches discuss strategies for navigating today’s financial landscape, including Roth IRA and 401(k) rollover rules, avoiding costly tax mistakes, managing retirement income, and handling market volatility. The conversation also covers business sale planning, rising energy costs tied to AI growth, and practical ways retirees can stay financially and physically active throughout retirement.
The Retirement Coaches celebrate 20 years on the air while sharing practical planning insights. Erin Lapidus, Jeff Lapidus, and Robert Markham discuss rising energy costs, REITs, tax-return planning opportunities, and how “family math” can help retirees make smarter decisions about income, savings, and taxes. They also address listener concerns about a rapidly rising market and explain why a disciplined, regularly revie...
Erin Lapidus and Robert Markham break down recent market volatility, what strong earnings may (and may not) mean for investors, and why long-term discipline matters more than reacting to headlines. They also explore rising energy costs, income strategies like REITs, and how to use your tax return as a planning tool. Plus, answers to listener questions on portfolio rebalancing and inherited IRAs.
On this episode, Jeff Lapidus, Erin Lapidus, and Robert Markham discuss several timely retirement planning topics, including how to think through required minimum distributions, creating cash flow from investment accounts, and using qualified charitable distributions as part of a tax-conscious retirement strategy. They also explain dividend income, price-to-earnings ratios, and what investors may want to know about the new Trump ac...
Erin Lapidus, Jeff Lapidus, and Robert Markham break down timely retirement and tax planning questions, including excess 529 funds, Roth conversion rules, home sale tax issues, IRMAA thresholds, inherited Roth IRA requirements, and charitable giving strategies. It’s a practical discussion focused on helping listeners make informed financial decisions.
The Retirement Coaches — Erin Lapidus, Jeff Lapidus, and Robert Markham — discuss how to handle tax refunds, manage withholding in retirement, and think through Social Security decisions.
They also answer listener questions on income limits, spousal benefits, and planning strategies as tax rules continue to evolve. Practical insights to help you make informed financial decisions.
The Retirement Coaches discuss how to build a retirement income plan, respond to market volatility, and evaluate when you may be ready to retire. This episode focuses on practical strategies and real-world examples to help guide your decision-making process.
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