Category Archives: Retirement

Budgeting, Credit & Debt, Credit Cards, Emergency Funds, Roth Accounts, Saving · February 26, 2026

Make Your Tax Refund Work for You

I want you to know that financial experts are expecting your household to be a big boost for the economy this year. My hope is that you will be smart and not behave as expected without careful consideration. Here’s what…

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Emergency Funds, Financial Planning, Retirement, Saving · February 12, 2026

Surprise Retirement Costs You Need to Plan For

By the time you get to retirement, you will have decades of experience knowing that life often throws unexpected expenses in your path. But a new study reports that most retirees aren't financially prepared for handling these unplanned expenses. According…

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Investing, Podcast, Retirement, Roth Accounts, Social Security, Stocks/Bonds/ETFs · January 29, 2026

Podcast Episode – Is It Better To Own Actual Gold In My IRA Or In An ETF?

On this episode of Ask KT & Suze Anything, Suze answers your questions about Roth conversions, where the best place to own gold might be and leaving property to children.  Plus, Social Security benefits after an annulment and more. Listen…

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IRAs/401(k)s, Podcast, Retirement, Roth Accounts, Saving · January 22, 2026

Podcast Episode – Three Rules That Beat Budgeting

On this episode of Ask KT & Suze Anything, Suze answers your questions about giving to charity, pensions and back door Roths.  Plus three rules to make better financial decisions and so much more. Listen to Podcast Episode:   Podcast…

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Investing, Podcast, Retirement · January 18, 2026

Podcast Episode – How To Make Wise Financial Decisions

On this Suze School, we’ll learn how fear sometimes drives many of our financial decisions, especially for those in or near retirement.  Suze explains several steps we can take to overcome that fear and make better choices with our money.…

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Estate Planning, IRAs/401(k)s, Podcast, Retirement, Roth Accounts, Social Security, Wills & Trusts · January 15, 2026

Podcast Episode – Can My Spouse Fund My Roth?

On this episode of Ask KT & Suze Anything, Suze answers your questions about being an executor, collecting ex-spouses social security, accessing your Roth 401k, while living abroad and so much more. This episode has been updated and corrected since…

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Financial Planning, Investing, Podcast, Portfolio Management, Retirement, Stocks/Bonds/ETFs · January 11, 2026

Podcast Episode – Suze’s Projections for 2026

On Suze School, we get Suze’s take on what may happen in the markets this year, how healthy they are, as well as a deep dive on why financial decisions aren’t based on how old you are, but on your…

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Podcast, Retirement, Roth Accounts · January 8, 2026

Podcast Episode – Suze Answers Your Mega Retirement Plan Strategy Questions

On this episode of Ask KT & Suze Anything, Suze answers your questions about the previous episode’s mega backdoor Roth strategy. Listen to Podcast Episode:   Podcast Transcript: KT: Good morning, Suze. Are we recording? Suze: Why are you asking…

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Retirement, Roth Accounts · January 3, 2026

Podcast Episode – Suze’s Mega Retirement Plan Strategy For 2026

On this Suze School, we get a review on the basics of Roth retirement accounts and Suze goes over the new 2026 contribution limits.  Then, Suze explains how a new rule around employer sponsored Roths can help you build up…

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