Retirement Income School™ Blog
5 Roth Conversion Mistakes Retirees Make Apr 30, 2026

Roth conversions often get talked about like they’re simple. Move money from your IRA to a Roth IRA, pay the taxes now, and enjoy tax-free growth later.

But once you really get into the details, R...

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Are Bonds Still Safe for Retirement? Apr 16, 2026

Bonds are supposed to be the safe part of your portfolio.

But what if they’re not?

Today, many retirees are discovering that the part of their portfolio they thought was stable can still lose val...

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How Much Safe Money Should You Have in Retirement? Apr 02, 2026

Let me ask you something…

If the market dropped 20% next year…
would your retirement still work?

Would you worry about how long you’re going to live?

Or would you have to start making adjustment...

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Testing the 4% Rule vs Annuity Income Mar 19, 2026

Most retirees are told they can safely withdraw about 4% from their portfolio each year.

It’s one of the most widely accepted rules in retirement planning.

But what happens when you compare that ...

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Sequence of Returns Risk Explained (Retirement Guide) Mar 05, 2026

What if two retirees earned the exact same 6% average return… but one ended up with $419,000 less after just 10 years?

Same portfolio.
Same withdrawal amount.
Same average return.
Very different o...

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Roth vs Whole Life: Start Before RMD Age Feb 19, 2026

Required Minimum Distribution planning is not a 73-year-old problem.

It’s a 55-year-old opportunity.

If you’re asking at age 73 whether whole life can eliminate your RMDs, you may already be in r...

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