We've all heard about the national debt and deficit, but how do they actually impact your retirement plans? In this episode, Jude clarifies these often-confused terms and explores the challenges posed by the growing national debt. He also discusses how these factors influence inflation and your savings strategy as you approach retirement.

Tune in as Jude and Marc talk about potential solutions and strategies and share some practical advice for managing your retirement accounts tax efficiently.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:19 – National deficit vs national debt

5:40 – Historical context and current spending

8:47 – Inflation and its impact on retirement

10:45 – Maximizing retirement savings

15:26 – Being savvy with your money

Resources for this episode:

U.S. Debt Clock

https://www.usdebtclock.org/

Should I Contribute To my Roth IRA Vs Traditional IRA Flow Chart

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nhrQKyai9HKtb3oTYWXZ-xVzHOtHWZMk/view?usp=sharing

Connect:

Website: https://centrusfs.com/podcast/

Call: 800-779-4592

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyRZhgLenTC49qNZH9mEuQ/

Join us for this episode of “The Roth Guy” as we cover the fundamentals of Roth IRAs. We'll start with the basics: What exactly is a Roth IRA? Jude breaks down the essential components, including the differences between traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs, and why it's crucial to consider tax diversification in your retirement strategy. He’ll also cover important topics such as contribution limits and eligibility for 2024, as well as the differences between Roth contributions and conversions.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:52 – The basics of Roth IRAs and tax diversification

5:55 – Contribution limits in 2024 + finding balance

10:49 – Roth contributions vs conversions

14:03 – Roth conversions and Medicare premiums

Check out the Tax Efficient Funnels pdf HERE

Connect:

Website: https://centrusfs.com/podcast/

Call: 800-779-4592

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyRZhgLenTC49qNZH9mEuQ/

Welcome to this inaugural episode of The Roth Guy with Jude Wilson! We’re so excited to bring you this new show on YouTube and your favorite podcasting platforms. Join us as we take a look into the world of finance, retirement planning, tax planning, and more!

Just like any great superhero movie, your financial journey has its challenges- taxes, inflation, market risks- but with the right guidance, you can become the hero of your own financial story. In this first episode, you'll meet your guide, Jude Wilson, and get a preview of what’s to come in future episodes.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:12 – What to expect from The Roth Guy

3:13 – The impact of tax policies

5:15 – Upcoming financial education

6:33 – Roth conversions

Connect:

Website: https://centrusfs.com/podcast/

Call: 800-779-4592

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOyRZhgLenTC49qNZH9mEuQ/