# The Big Retirement Tax Shock: What It Is & How to Prepare

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Podcast: [Wealth Creator Radio with Eric Heckman, CFP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealth-creator-radio-with-eric-heckman-cfp-317643)
Published: 2026-06-02T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://wealthcreator.com/the-big-retirement-tax-shock-what-it-is-how-to-prepare
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## Resource

Most people spend decades saving for retirement. But there's one surprise that catches many retirees completely off guard: Taxes. Many people assume they'll automatically be in a lower tax bracket once they stop working, but unfortunately, retirement can bring a whole new set of tax challenges that many people never see coming. In this episode of Wealth Creator Radio, veteran financial planner Eric Heckman shares why retirement taxes can become so complicated – and what you can do now to avoid costly surprises later. Blueprint to Worry Less Wealth Get your Wealth Creator Toolbox Show notes for this week's episode

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