Podcast

Retirement Decoded Podcast

Author: Scott Tucker
Feed episode count: 88
Official site: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/retirement-decoded-podcast--6431802
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Summary

Welcome to Retirement Decoded with your host, Scott Tucker —where we break down the complexities of retirement planning to give you clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re just starting out or getting ready to retire, Scott’s here to help you make informed decisions and preserve your financial future. Tune in each week as we help simplify the process and decode the path to a confident retirement. Disclosure: Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc. Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM) , a Registered Investment Adviser. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc are not subject to Investment Adviser requirements.

Episodes

Jul 27, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 88: Karen from The Glen, Glenview asks: "My husband and I have saved well for retirement, but nearly all of our money is in traditi

Duration seconds: 1541
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-karen-from-the-glen-glenview-asks-my-husband-and-i-have-saved-well-for-retirement-but-nearly-all-of-our-money-is-in-traditi--72748003

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Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 87: Susan from Edison Park, Chicago asks: "I've got about $1.8 million saved in my IRA and 401(k). If tax rates are scheduled to i

Duration seconds: 1588
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-susan-from-edison-park-chicago-asks-i-ve-got-about-1-8-million-saved-in-my-ira-and-401-k-if-tax-rates-are-scheduled-to-i--72747977

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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 86: Michelle from The Glen in Glenview asks: “What’s the biggest mistake people make with inherited IRAs after the SECURE Act?”

Duration seconds: 1785
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-michelle-from-the-glen-in-glenview-asks-what-s-the-biggest-mistake-people-make-with-inherited-iras-after-the-secure-act--72503866

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Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 85: Jennifer from the South Loop in downtown Chicago asks: “Should I pay off my mortgage before I retire, or keep the money invested

Duration seconds: 1758
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-jennifer-from-the-south-loop-in-downtown-chicago-asks-should-i-pay-off-my-mortgage-before-i-retire-or-keep-the-money-invested--72503843

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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 84: Lisa from Lincoln Park on Chicago’s North Side asks: “How can retirees protect themselves if Congress raises taxes again in the

Duration seconds: 1535
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-lisa-from-lincoln-park-on-chicago-s-north-side-asks-how-can-retirees-protect-themselves-if-congress-raises-taxes-again-in-the--72503809

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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 83: Laura from The Glen in Glenview asks: “What mistakes do recent retirees make in the first year after leaving work?”

Duration seconds: 1583
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-laura-from-the-glen-in-glenview-asks-what-mistakes-do-recent-retirees-make-in-the-first-year-after-leaving-work--72102233

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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 82: Jennifer from Edison Park on Chicago’s North Side asks: “Should I keep working a few more years even if I can already afford to

Duration seconds: 1461
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-jennifer-from-edison-park-on-chicago-s-north-side-asks-should-i-keep-working-a-few-more-years-even-if-i-can-already-afford-to--72102192

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 81: Michelle from Scarsdale in Arlington Heights asks: “How do retirees avoid becoming a burden on their adult children later?”

Duration seconds: 1569
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-michelle-from-scarsdale-in-arlington-heights-asks-how-do-retirees-avoid-becoming-a-burden-on-their-adult-children-later--72102153

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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 80: Michelle from Glenview asks: “What happens if the market crashes right after I retire—am I in trouble?”

Duration seconds: 1741
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-michelle-from-glenview-asks-what-happens-if-the-market-crashes-right-after-i-retire-am-i-in-trouble--71875490

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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 79: Karen from Arlington Heights asks: “If Illinois estate tax kicks in at $4 million, how do I avoid getting hit?”

Duration seconds: 1620
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-karen-from-arlington-heights-asks-if-illinois-estate-tax-kicks-in-at-4-million-how-do-i-avoid-getting-hit--71875452

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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 78: Linda from Northbrook asks: “Are tax rates really going up after 2028—and what should I do now?”

Duration seconds: 1499
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-linda-from-northbrook-asks-are-tax-rates-really-going-up-after-2028-and-what-should-i-do-now--71875403

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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 77: Sarah from Arlington Heights asks: “How do I make sure I don’t run out of money if the market crashes right after I retire?”

Duration seconds: 1419
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-sarah-from-arlington-heights-asks-how-do-i-make-sure-i-don-t-run-out-of-money-if-the-market-crashes-right-after-i-retire--71352753

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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 76: Lisa from Glenview asks: “Are we going to get hit with Illinois estate tax even if we’re under $10 million?”

Duration seconds: 1418
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-lisa-from-glenview-asks-are-we-going-to-get-hit-with-illinois-estate-tax-even-if-we-re-under-10-million--71352658

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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 75: Mary from Park Ridge asks: “Should I convert to a Roth before the tax rates go up?”

Duration seconds: 1570
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-mary-from-park-ridge-asks-should-i-convert-to-a-roth-before-the-tax-rates-go-up--71352507

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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 74: Karen from Naperville asks: “How Do I Protect My Retirement Savings from a Market Crash?”

Duration seconds: 1641
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-karen-from-naperville-asks-how-do-i-protect-my-retirement-savings-from-a-market-crash--70859192

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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 73: Angela from Lincoln Square asks: “Should I Convert My IRA to a Roth Before Taxes Go Up?”

Duration seconds: 1540
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-angela-from-lincoln-square-asks-should-i-convert-my-ira-to-a-roth-before-taxes-go-up--70859099

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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 72: Debbie from Park Ridge asks: “Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before I Retire?”

Duration seconds: 1655
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-debbie-from-park-ridge-asks-should-i-pay-off-my-mortgage-before-i-retire--70858915

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Mar 30, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 71: Listener Question from Karen: How Much Can I Safely Withdraw in Retirement?

Duration seconds: 1601
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-listener-question-from-karen-how-much-can-i-safely-withdraw-in-retirement--70241978

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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 70: Listener Question from Susan: Should I Move to Cash Because the Market Feels Risky?

Duration seconds: 1596
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-listener-question-from-susan-should-i-move-to-cash-because-the-market-feels-risky--70241950

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Mar 16, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 69: Listener Question from Linda: Should I Take Social Security at 62 or Wait?

Duration seconds: 1509
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-listener-question-from-linda-should-i-take-social-security-at-62-or-wait--70241916

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Mar 9, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 68: Brian asks: “How do I protect my retirement income if I live longer than expected?”

Duration seconds: 1691
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-brian-asks-how-do-i-protect-my-retirement-income-if-i-live-longer-than-expected--69690606

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Mar 2, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 67: Susan asks: “Should I be moving money out of my 401(k) now that I’m retired?”

Duration seconds: 1644
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-susan-asks-should-i-be-moving-money-out-of-my-401-k-now-that-i-m-retired--69690578

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Feb 23, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 66: Kevin asks: “Is it risky to retire in a year when the market is at or near all-time highs?”

Duration seconds: 1507
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-kevin-asks-is-it-risky-to-retire-in-a-year-when-the-market-is-at-or-near-all-time-highs--69689634

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Feb 16, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 65: Dave asks: “How Do I Reduce Risk Five Years Before Retirement Without Going Too Conservative?”

Duration seconds: 1337
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-dave-asks-how-do-i-reduce-risk-five-years-before-retirement-without-going-too-conservative--69371844

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Feb 9, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 64: Linda asks: “How Do We Control Taxes When RMDs and Social Security Start?”

Duration seconds: 1411
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-linda-asks-how-do-we-control-taxes-when-rmds-and-social-security-start--69371823

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Feb 2, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 63: Mark asks: “How Bad Is the Illinois Estate Tax If You’re Just Over $4 Million?”

Duration seconds: 1454
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-mark-asks-how-bad-is-the-illinois-estate-tax-if-you-re-just-over-4-million--69371807

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Jan 26, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 62: Dave Asks: How Do I Reduce Risk Five Years Before Retirement Without Going Too Conservative?

Duration seconds: 1746
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-dave-asks-how-do-i-reduce-risk-five-years-before-retirement-without-going-too-conservative--69359108

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Jan 19, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 61: Linda Asks: How Do We Control Taxes When RMDs and Social Security Start?

Duration seconds: 1563
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-linda-asks-how-do-we-control-taxes-when-rmds-and-social-security-start--69359070

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Jan 12, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 60: Mark Asks: How Bad Is the Illinois Estate Tax If You’re Just Over $4 Million?

Duration seconds: 1433
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-mark-asks-how-bad-is-the-illinois-estate-tax-if-you-re-just-over-4-million--69358982

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Jan 5, 2026 · not_requested

Episode 59: Denise asks, “What’s the smartest way to start transferring wealth to our kids?”

Duration seconds: 1557
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-denise-asks-what-s-the-smartest-way-to-start-transferring-wealth-to-our-kids--68453099

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Dec 29, 2025 · not_requested

Episode 58: Mark asks, “How can I keep steady income in retirement without sitting in cash?”

Duration seconds: 1493
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-mark-asks-how-can-i-keep-steady-income-in-retirement-without-sitting-in-cash--68453080

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Dec 22, 2025 · not_requested

Episode 57: Karen asks, “How do Qualified Charitable Distributions really work with RMDs?”

Duration seconds: 1455
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-karen-asks-how-do-qualified-charitable-distributions-really-work-with-rmds--68453065

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Dec 15, 2025 · not_requested

Episode 56: Karen asks how to adapt when markets or tax laws change...

Duration seconds: 1470
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-karen-asks-how-to-adapt-when-markets-or-tax-laws-change--68318268

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Dec 8, 2025 · not_requested

Episode 55: Linda's question: How to enjoy retirement today without jeopardizing tomorrow...

Duration seconds: 1661
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-linda-s-question-how-to-enjoy-retirement-today-without-jeopardizing-tomorrow--68318229

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