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063. Six Steps to Retirement Confidence

063. Six Steps to Retirement Confidence

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Barry Watts and Ralph Hipp discuss retirement planning strategies for 2026. Barry highlights the importance of early IRA contributions, noting the 2026 limit increased to $7,500 for traditional and Roth IRAs, with an additional $1,000 for those over 50. For 401(k)s, the limit is $24,500, with an extra $11,250 for those aged 60-63, totaling $43,750. Barry emphasizes the significance of tax planning, especially with potential tax rate increases. He also discusses Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, Medicare premium increases, and the importance of long-term care planning. Barry talks about estate planning, including the use of home equity lines of credit and life insurance with living benefits.

Be sure to listen to Watts on Wealth with Barry Watts every Sunday at 8:30am on Springfield’s Talk 104.1 FM

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J. Barry Watts

Springfield’s WealthCare Corporation
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