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  • These Retirement Regrets Cost People Their Best Years
    2026/01/29

    Most retirees don't regret saving too little; they regret not enjoying retirement enough. In this video, Joe breaks down the most common retirement regrets he hears from real retirees.

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    14 分
  • 5 Tax Traps That Can Destroy Your Pension in Retirement
    2026/01/27

    If you have a pension, taxes may be the biggest expense of your retirement, and most people don't see it coming. In this episode, Joe breaks down the five biggest tax considerations pension retirees must plan for, including required minimum distributions, Social Security taxation, state taxes, widow's penalty, and when Roth conversions actually make sense. These strategies are especially critical for retirees with a pension and $1M+ saved, where higher income often means higher lifetime taxes if planning is done incorrectly.

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    16 分
  • 10 Reasons You Should NEVER Pay a Financial Advisor 1%
    2026/01/24

    Are you paying a financial advisor 1% and wondering if it's actually worth it? In this video, Joe breaks down 10 clear reasons you should NOT pay an advisor 1%. These are the most common red flags we see when people come to us after years of missed opportunities, poor communication, and incomplete planning. If your advisor only manages investments, avoids tax planning, or leaves you doing the heavy lifting, this video is for you.

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    14 分
  • The 2% Club (Pension and $1 Million+ Saved)
    2026/01/22

    The 2% Club is officially out! In this post-launch episode, Joe dives deep into why he wrote the book and how it helps those with pensions and $1M+ in savings navigate retirement like a pro. He explains the five pillars of pension planning: Tax, Investment, Income, Healthcare, and Estate Planning, and shares why being part of the 2% Club means you've earned the right to retire with confidence, purpose, and legacy.

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    22 分
  • 4 Things NO ONE Tells You If You Have a Pension
    2026/01/20

    Most people are told they'll be in a lower tax bracket in retirement, but if you have a pension, that's often not true. In this episode, Joe breaks down the 4 most important things you must understand if you have a pension and $1M+ saved. If you're part of the "2% Club," those with pensions and $1M+ saved, this episode is a must-watch before you make irreversible decisions.

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    22 分
  • If You're 60 With $3 Million Saved… This Retirement Tax Problem Is Coming
    2026/01/17

    If you're around 60 years old, have $3 million or more saved, and a pension, you're in an elite financial group, but you may also be facing a massive hidden tax problem in retirement.

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    19 分
  • Tax Planning with Pensions
    2026/01/15

    If you have a pension and $1M+ saved, your retirement taxes may be higher than when you were working, and most retirees never see it coming. In this episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down the hidden tax challenges pension holders face.

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    27 分
  • Pension + Social Security = A Tax Nightmare?
    2026/01/13

    Most retirees assume they're in a "low tax bracket" until Social Security taxation, pensions, Medicare premiums, and RMDs collide. In this episode of Jo Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down exactly how pensions impact Social Security taxation, why the 12% tax bracket isn't really 12%, and how retirees unknowingly fall into the Social Security tax torpedo.

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    17 分