
Your IRA Has a Partner You May Be Overlooking
Your IRA may be large, but how much of it could eventually belong to the IRS? JoePat Roop and Taylor Lee unpack forward-looking tax strategy, Roth conversions, Medicare surcharges, Social Security, in...
25 Aug 28min

One Retirement Decision, Four Financial Consequences
The 4% rule sounds simple until taxes, Medicare, and real-life goals enter the equation. JoePat Roop and Taylor Lee explore how retirement withdrawals interact with Social Security, Roth conversions, ...
11 Aug 24min

Why Chasing the Next Big Stock Could Cost You
Could one financial decision undo decades of retirement savings? JoePat Roop discusses why chasing headlines, market trends, and shiny investment opportunities can distract from what matters most. Fro...
28 Jul 31min

Is There a Tax Time Bomb in Your 401(k)?
Your 401(k) balance may not tell the full story if taxes are still waiting inside it. JoePat Roop & Taylor Lee discuss the “tax time bomb” that can come with traditional retirement accounts, future ta...
21 Jul 31min

Trump Accounts: Opportunity or Hype?
A new retirement account is making headlines, but does it belong in your family’s financial plan? JoePat Roop discusses the new Trump Accounts, Social Security timing strategies, Roth conversions, and...
14 Jul 29min

Financial Freedom Could Start With a Tax Strategy
What if your biggest retirement risk isn’t the market—but the tax bill waiting for you? JoePat Roop discusses financial independence, rising national debt, Roth conversions, tax-efficient retirement i...
7 Jul 21min

Jocko Willink on Discipline, Leadership, and Retirement
What can a Navy SEAL commander teach retirees about financial planning? JoePat Roop and special guest Jocko Willink explore leadership, discipline, simplicity, personal responsibility, and the princip...
6 Jul 8min



















