Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball withdrawal strategies, Roth conversion timing, and saving priorities for every stage of life, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 555. Christine just retired at 59 and wants the smartest way to draw income before Social Security, without letting taxes take a third of it. Prickly Richard and Margarita Maggie have a plan to "pull ahead" some Roth conversions now to dodge an RMD avalanche later. Will it work? And the Michigan Queen and Mississippi Boy are wondering whether to save harder for retirement or college for three kids currently under the age of 5. Free Financial Resources in This Episode: https://bit.ly/ymyw-555 (full show notes & episode transcript) Tax-Free Retirement Guide - NEW! Free download How To Retire Tax-Free With A Smart Income Plan on YMYW TV Financial Blueprint (self-guided) Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional) REQUEST your Retirement Spitball Analysis DOWNLOAD more free guides READ financial blogs WATCH educational videos SUBSCRIBE to the YMYW Newsletter Connect With Us: YouTube: Subscribe and join the conversation in the comments Podcast apps: subscribe or follow YMYW in your favorite Apple Podcasts: leave your honest reviews and ratings Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 00:53 - I Retired at 59. What's My Best Retirement Withdrawal Strategy Before Social Security at 62? (Christine) 13:50 - Should We Do Roth Conversions Before Being Hit With the RMD Avalanche? (Prickly Richard & Margarita Maggie, Tucson, AZ) 26:20 - Saving for Early Retirement at 55 vs. Saving for Kids' Future (Michigan Queen & Mississippi Boy, TN) 39:53 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYW Podcast

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