{"podcast":{"title":"Money Matters by Allworth Financial","slug":"money-matters-by-allworth-financial-173477","podcast_index_feed_id":173477,"rss_url":"http://podcast.moneymatters.com/feed.xml","website_url":"http://www.moneymatters.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/729307/Image20250130122520.jpg","author":"Allworth Financial","episode_count":500,"summary":"For 30 years, Money Matters hosts Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have answered thousands of questions from callers just like you. This is the perfect podcast for you if you have questions like, should I do Roth conversions? Are there tax strategies I should be using? Do I have the proper estate plan? Is my portfolio allocation diverse enough? Will I retire on time? Listen at your convenience to one of the longest running financial radio shows on www.moneymatters.com, through iTunes, or you can have podcasts delivered right to your email. Subscribe today. Money Matters: Entertainment that educates. Join the conversation, ask Scott and Pat your financial questions, by sending an email to questions@moneymatters.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T12:18:40.893404+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-matters-by-allworth-financial-173477"},"episode":{"title":"Financial Planning: Stress Testing, Early Retirement & RMDs","slug":"financial-planning-stress-testing-early-retirement-rmds","published_at":"2026-09-12T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-matters-by-allworth-financial-173477/financial-planning-stress-testing-early-retirement-rmds","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-matters-by-allworth-financial-173477","url":"http://podcast.moneymatters.com/e/financial-planning-stress-testing-early-retirement-rmds/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7csfbup7vv6vuq95/AWMM_2026912_PODCAST8nuh4.mp3","summary":"Are your retirement assumptions realistic, or is your financial plan relying on best-case scenarios? In this episode of Money Matters, Scott and Pat dive into the practical realities of long-term planning—from preparing for market volatility to navigating complex estate and tax rules. Plus, Scott and Pat answer caller questions on managing a multi-million-dollar portfolio, strategic gifting, and what it really takes to achieve financial independence in your 40s. In this episode, we cover: Stress-Testing Your Portfolio: Why planning for bear markets matters, how to avoid overly optimistic return assumptions, and why keeping 5–7 years of income in cash or fixed income can protect your lifestyle. A $6M Estate & RMD Strategy: Navigating PCRA/401(k) rules while still earning income, managing high tax brackets, and balancing lifetime gifting vs. traditional inheritance. 529 Plans & SECURE 2.0: Key considerations when redirecting college savings and exploring Roth rollover rules. The Realities of FIRE & Coast FI: Breaking down the 4% rule (25x expenses), balancing early retirement with long-term fulfillment, and understanding the \"Four Freedoms.\" Protecting Your Family: Why life insurance is essential for young families on the path to financial independence. Join Money Matters: Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's co-founders Scott Hanson and Pat McClain. Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here. You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.","meta_description":"Are your retirement assumptions realistic, or is your financial plan relying on best-case scenarios? In this episode of Money Matters, Scott and Pat dive…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2768,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/money-matters-by-allworth-financial-173477/episodes/financial-planning-stress-testing-early-retirement-rmds/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-matters-by-allworth-financial-173477/financial-planning-stress-testing-early-retirement-rmds.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}