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Joe Knows Retirement

Joe Knows Retirement

By: Joe Schmitz Jr. CFP® ChFC® CKA®
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Welcome to the Joe Knows Retirement Podcast! Where Joe will take you through strategies to make the most of your retirement.2023 Economics Personal Finance
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  • Stop Saving… Start Spending? The 4 Things You MUST Do With Your Money in Retirement
    Apr 18 2026

    If you've saved $1M+ and still struggle to spend… this video is for you. Most retirees we work with are what we call "Midwestern Millionaires:" hardworking, disciplined savers who did everything right, but now can't enjoy their money. And that leads to one of the biggest regrets in retirement: Not running out of money… but running out of life. In this video, Joe breaks down the 4 things you can do with your money so you can stop over-saving and start living with purpose, confidence, and freedom.

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    📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "Midwestern Millionaire":
    https://keap.page/bsd964/midwestern-millionaire-toolkit-podcast.html

    🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/spend-your-retirement-nest-egg-and-drop-the-guilt

    📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

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    16 mins
  • If Your Advisor Isn't Doing THIS… You're Overpaying
    Apr 16 2026

    If your advisor isn't doing tax planning AND tax prep… you may be leaving thousands on the table. In today's episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down why most advisors don't offer full-service planning and what that means for YOU. Too many retirees are paying a 1% fee for investment management only… while missing out on tax strategies, Roth conversions, and coordinated planning that could dramatically improve their retirement.

    🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv

    📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club":
    https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html

    🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/why-some-financial-planners-avoid-tax-planning

    📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

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    18 mins
  • 4 Considerations If You Have a Pension
    Apr 14 2026

    If you have a pension and have saved $1 million or more, your retirement is very different than most people… and most advice out there simply doesn't apply to you. In today's episode, Joe breaks down the 4 biggest retirement considerations for those with pensions so you can avoid costly mistakes and make smarter decisions with your life savings.

    🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/430T9Lv

    📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "2% Club":
    https://keap.page/bsd964/2-percent-toolkit-podcast.html

    🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/are-you-being-tax-smart-about-your-pension

    📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

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    17 mins
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