{"podcast":{"title":"Metcalf Money Moment the Podcast","slug":"metcalf-money-moment-the-podcast-7170754","podcast_index_feed_id":7170754,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/metcalf-money-moment/","website_url":"https://metcalf-money-moment.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a1610ea5-8537-4785-b26a-83238eb64f3a/9Aof_JEhIIkTkhbjN-03B1xu.jpg","author":"Jeb Graham, Ethan Hutcheson, & Eric Wymore","episode_count":38,"summary":"Unlock financial clarity, confidence, and peace of mind with Metcalf Money Moment – the Podcast. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, navigating a business exit, or building generational wealth, our expert insights provide the clarity and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals. Hosted by Jeb Graham, Ethan Hutcheson, and Eric Wymore—seasoned financial professionals with a deep passion for empowering clients—this podcast brings decades of combined experience in wealth management, retirement planning, estate strategies, and investment advisory services. Each host brings a unique perspective and expertise, ensuring well-rounded and insightful discussions that address the diverse needs of our audience. Every episode explores key topics to empower your financial journey. Discover practical strategies for building generational wealth, planning for retirement, safeguarding your legacy with estate planning, and optimizing savings through tax strategies tailored to high-net-worth individuals. Gain insights on investment approaches for volatile markets, entrepreneurial advice for Kansas City business owners, and guidance on major life events like marriage, home buying, and inh…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T16:19:44.427130+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metcalf-money-moment-the-podcast-7170754"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 34 - The Silent Tax Bomb That Could Cost You in Retirement","slug":"ep-34-the-silent-tax-bomb-that-could-cost-you-in-retirement","published_at":"2026-05-20T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metcalf-money-moment-the-podcast-7170754/ep-34-the-silent-tax-bomb-that-could-cost-you-in-retirement","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metcalf-money-moment-the-podcast-7170754","url":"https://metcalf-money-moment.captivate.fm/episode/ep-34-the-silent-tax-bomb-that-could-cost-you-in-retirement","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a11da06f-8073-4848-a1c7-bc3e8b394dc2.mp3","summary":"Most people think their financial advisor's job is picking winning investments. Jeb, Ethan, and Eric of Metcalf Money Moment want to change that. In this episode, they expose the silent tax bomb, the stealth costs that inflate your tax bill in retirement without warning. From capital gains tax on appreciated accounts to required minimum distributions that push you into a higher bracket to Medicare premium surcharges and the social security tax trap, the hosts walk through every major risk and the strategies that defuse them, including tax-loss harvesting, Roth conversions, and donor-advised funds. Your biggest lifetime expense is taxes. This episode shows you how to fight back. What you will learn in this Episode: How capital gains tax works inside non-retirement accounts, including the critical difference between long-term and short-term gains, and why holding mutual funds in a taxable account can trigger tax drag you never saw coming. Why required minimum distributions can silently push retirees into a higher tax bracket and how strategic early withdrawals, Roth conversions, and account sequencing can shrink that future burden before it hits. How the social security tax trap and Irma Medicare premium surcharges work together to punish higher earners in retirement, and why coordinating with your advisor on income timing is one of the most valuable moves you can make. Tune into the Metcalf Money Moment podcast for expert insights on wealth management and retirement planning! Join Jeb, Ethan, and Eric for practical Estate Planning strategies that you can implement to unlock financial clarity and confidence. Listen now to inspire your financial journey! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Retirement tax planning and the silent tax bomb concept 03:51 Ethan breaks down capital gains tax, lo…","meta_description":"Most people think their financial advisor's job is picking winning investments. 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