You’ve heard Joe and Big Al talk about the benefits of tax diversification in retirement. That is, having money in tax-deferred, tax-free, and taxable accounts. But what should you do if this tax triangle of yours is lopsided? Joe and our special guest co-host, Marc Horner, CFP®, spitball on this quandary for Rae and Roy in Central California, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 544. Plus, do Rae or Roy need to get a part-time job? Also, "Elwood Blues" in Illinois would like to retire in two years, but is willing to go for 3 more to make his retirement plan work. Joe and Marc spitball on when "Elwood" can really put down that harmonica.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Marc Horner, CFP®

00:49 - Our Tax Triangle is Lopsided. Should One of Us Get a Part-Time Job? (Rae and Roy, Central CA)

12:03 - Watch 15 Maneuvers to Duck an Unplanned Early Retirement Knockout, Calculate your Financial Blueprint, Schedule a Financial Assessment

13:11 - I'd Like to Retire in 2 Years. Willing to Work 3 More to Make it Work (Elwood Blues, IL)

27:10 - Next Week on YMYW Podcast: The One Big Beautiful Bill + More

27:40 - YMYW Podcast Outro