Episodes

  • 6 Common Tax Mistakes Most Retirees Make (And How to Avoid Them)
    Jan 28 2025

    Taxes could very easily be your largest expense in retirement. So, having a strategic tax plan might prove to be the most important thing you can do. In this episode, I share 6 common tax mistakes retirees make around withdrawals, Roth conversions, capital gains, & Social Security.

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    ✅ If you want the Important Numbers 2025 PDF, send me an email!

    Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com
    Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke

    Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.

    DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

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    28 mins
  • Use Tax-Gain Harvesting To Create Up To $126k of Tax-Free Income in 2025
    Jan 21 2025

    Wait... You're telling me I can sell $126k of gains in my brokerage account and pay no tax on those gains? Yes! (And the best part is... it's legal) Join me as I share how tax-gain harvesting works so you can learn how to implement this tax savings strategy yourself.

    👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started

    ✅ If you want the Important Numbers 2025 PDF, send me an email!

    Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com
    Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke

    Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.

    DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

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    12 mins
  • Every Good Retirement Plan Includes These 6 Things
    Jan 14 2025

    How do you know if your retirement plan is good or not? And what are the different things you need to include in your plan? That's what I discuss in this episode because I share 6 things that every good retirement plan includes.

    👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started

    ✅ If you want the Important Numbers 2025 PDF, send me an email!

    Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com
    Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke

    Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.

    DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

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    28 mins
  • If You Want to Retire in 2025, Do These 5 Things First
    Jan 7 2025

    As you prepare for you upcoming retirement, there a few thing you can do to give you the best chance at the retirement of your dreams. In this episode, I share 5 things (plus a bonus tip) that you should BEFORE you retire to help you make the most of your new adventure and rest at night knowing your money is taken care of. Enjoy!

    👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started

    ✅ If you want the Important Numbers 2025 PDF, send me an email!

    Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com
    Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke

    Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.

    DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

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    22 mins
  • 8 Common Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Retirement
    Dec 24 2024

    There are plenty of mistakes that can be made when planning for retirement, so I want to warn you about 8 common mistakes that I see.

    We will talk about the importance of knowing your true spending number, understanding the impact of inflation on retirement spending, balancing investment strategies, planning for taxes, timing Social Security, evaluating the need for Roth conversions, preparing for long-term care, and creating a comprehensive estate plan.

    Other episodes mentioned:
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    👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started

    ✅ If you want the Important Numbers 2025 PDF, send me an email!

    Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com
    Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke

    Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.

    DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

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    25 mins
  • The TRUTH About Social Security Taxation: How It Actually Works
    Dec 17 2024

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    ✅ If you want the Important Numbers 2025 PDF, send me an email!

    Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com
    Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke

    Social Security taxation is confusing for most... "Am I being taxed on my Social Security benefits?" "WHY am paying tax on my Social Security?" "How is Social Security tax calculate?" These are the common questions retirees have and I answer them in this episode.

    Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.

    DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

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    23 mins
  • Pension vs Lump Sum - Friday Q&A
    Dec 6 2024

    In this episode of the Friday Q&A, Jacob discusses a listener's dilemma of choosing between taking a lump sum or opting for a monthly pension in retirement. With a detailed inquiry involving health concerns, survivor benefits, and financial flexibility, the discussion delves into various factors such as fixed income, monthly expenses, Social Security benefits, and personal circumstances like employment status and legacy planning.

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    Book a free consultation to get started today 👉 https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started

    Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com
    Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke

    Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.

    DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

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    6 mins
  • 4 Reasons to Retire ASAP
    Dec 3 2024

    Still trying to figure out when you are going to retire? Do you have a specific age in mind? It can be hard to decide and then actually go through with it because of the unknown and the "what-ifs" of retirement.

    But the biggest "what-if" in my opinion isn't what could go wrong in retirement... The biggest "what-if" is getting to the end of your life wishing you would have retired sooner so you could enjoy more time with your family or go on your dream vacation while you had the health.

    In this episode, I share 4 reasons why you should think about retiring TODAY.

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    Book a free consultation to get started today 👉 https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started

    Email: jacob@rivertreewealth.com
    Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke

    Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.

    DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

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    18 mins