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Welcome to Retirement Decoded with your host, Scott Tucker—where we break down the complexities of retirement planning to give you clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re just starting out or getting...
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Welcome to Retirement Decoded with your host, Scott Tucker—where we break down the complexities of retirement planning to give you clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re just starting out or getting ready to retire, Scott’s here to help you make informed decisions and preserve your financial future. Tune in each week as we help simplify the process and decode the path to a confident retirement.
Disclosure: Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc. Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM), a Registered Investment Adviser. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc are not subject to Investment Adviser requirements.
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Disclosure: Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc. Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM), a Registered Investment Adviser. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc are not subject to Investment Adviser requirements.
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3 AUG 2026 · Get on our phone calendar at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/wiSKCn5m9rFjwVY7cJhBcJEn6y?domain=tuckerretirement.com/ Michelle from Scarsdale in Arlington Heights wants to know the most common mistakes retirees make during their early retirement years. Scott explains sequence-of-returns risk, tax inefficiencies, and other pitfalls that can derail a retirement plan. Watch more episodes at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/QRXaCpYojQuKkZBntGsQcG9Ns5?domain=tuckeryoutube.com/
27 JUL 2026 · Get on our phone calendar at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/wiSKCn5m9rFjwVY7cJhBcJEn6y?domain=tuckerretirement.com/ Karen from The Glen in Glenview is concerned about the future tax impact of Required Minimum Distributions. Scott discusses how RMDs can affect taxes, Medicare premiums, and retirement income planning. Watch more episodes at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/QRXaCpYojQuKkZBntGsQcG9Ns5?domain=tuckeryoutube.com/
20 JUL 2026 · Get on our phone calendar at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/wiSKCn5m9rFjwVY7cJhBcJEn6y?domain=tuckerretirement.com/ Susan from Edison Park asks whether now is the right time to begin Roth conversions before potential tax increases. Scott explains how Roth conversions work and why waiting could result in significantly higher lifetime taxes for some retirees. Watch more episodes at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/QRXaCpYojQuKkZBntGsQcG9Ns5?domain=tuckeryoutube.com/
13 JUL 2026 · Get on our phone calendar at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/FJ_oCkRj0ZU19NBAC9sLUGVY8S?domain=tuckerretirement.com/ The SECURE Act changed the rules for inherited IRAs, and many beneficiaries still do not understand the potential tax consequences. Scott Tucker explains the 10-year rule, common beneficiary mistakes, and strategies families may consider to reduce taxes and preserve more wealth for future generations. Watch this podcast on YouTube at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pL0hCmZ09QSDz2l8TDukURufid?domain=tuckeryoutube.com/
6 JUL 2026 · Get on our phone calendar at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/FJ_oCkRj0ZU19NBAC9sLUGVY8S?domain=tuckerretirement.com/ Should retirees eliminate debt before leaving work, or can it sometimes make sense to keep a mortgage in retirement? Scott Tucker discusses the emotional and mathematical sides of paying off a home loan, how interest rates affect the decision, and why liquidity and tax planning should also be part of the conversation before making a major financial move. Watch this podcast on YouTube at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pL0hCmZ09QSDz2l8TDukURufid?domain=tuckeryoutube.com/
29 JUN 2026 · Get on our phone calendar at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/FJ_oCkRj0ZU19NBAC9sLUGVY8S?domain=tuckerretirement.com/ Many retirees worry that future tax rates could be dramatically higher than they are today. In this episode, Scott Tucker explains why tax diversification matters, how Roth conversions may help reduce future tax exposure, and why waiting too long to plan could leave retirees vulnerable to rising federal taxes, IRMAA surcharges, and larger required minimum distributions later in life. Watch this podcast on YouTube at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pL0hCmZ09QSDz2l8TDukURufid?domain=tuckeryoutube.com/
22 JUN 2026 · Get on our phone calendar now at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/3mztCwpyqmS92EJ9SKsVUJqUpD?domain=tuckerretirement.com. In this episode of Retirement Decoded with Scott Tucker, Scott covers some of the most common retirement mistakes people make during the first year after retiring. Topics include Medicare enrollment mistakes, retirement tax planning, Roth conversions, spending too aggressively early in retirement, Social Security decisions, investment allocation errors, estate planning oversights, and how retirees can create a coordinated retirement income strategy designed to help reduce stress and improve long-term financial security. Watch this podcast on YouTube at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/AdNsCyPAvrtkpPqkfAuvUxYum0?domain=tuckeryoutube.com.
15 JUN 2026 · Get on our phone calendar now at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/3mztCwpyqmS92EJ9SKsVUJqUpD?domain=tuckerretirement.com. In this episode of Retirement Decoded with Scott Tucker, Scott discusses one of the biggest retirement questions facing pre-retirees: “Am I really ready to retire?” Topics include retirement readiness, healthcare before Medicare, emotional challenges of retirement, guaranteed income planning, Social Security timing, investment risk near retirement, retirement confidence, and avoiding the fear-based mistakes many people make before leaving the workforce. Watch this podcast on YouTube at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/AdNsCyPAvrtkpPqkfAuvUxYum0?domain=tuckeryoutube.com.
8 JUN 2026 ·
Get on our phone calendar now at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/3mztCwpyqmS92EJ9SKsVUJqUpD?domain=tuckerretirement.com. In this episode of Retirement Decoded with Scott Tucker, Scott discusses retirement planning strategies to help retirees protect their families financially, prepare for long-term care costs, avoid common estate planning mistakes, and reduce stress on adult children later in life. Topics include powers of attorney, trusts, long-term care planning, healthcare costs in retirement, retirement income planning, Illinois estate planning concerns, and ways retirees can proactively organize their finances before a crisis occurs. Watch this podcast on YouTube at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/AdNsCyPAvrtkpPqkfAuvUxYum0?domain=tuckeryoutube.com.
1 JUN 2026 · Get on our phone calendar at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/G1szCDkZV9T06yORCZs2TjEB8j?domain=tuckerretirement.com/. Michelle from Glenview is worried about retiring at the wrong time—right before a market downturn. Scott walks through sequence of returns risk, why it can derail even solid retirement plans, and how to structure income and investments to help weather volatility. If you’re within five years of retirement, this episode could change how you think about risk entirely. Watch this podcast on YouTube at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/RIA6CG6XV5SGy6LVC0ujTBY0m3?domain=tuckeryoutube.com/.
Welcome to Retirement Decoded with your host, Scott Tucker—where we break down the complexities of retirement planning to give you clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re just starting out or getting...
show more
Welcome to Retirement Decoded with your host, Scott Tucker—where we break down the complexities of retirement planning to give you clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re just starting out or getting ready to retire, Scott’s here to help you make informed decisions and preserve your financial future. Tune in each week as we help simplify the process and decode the path to a confident retirement.
Disclosure: Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc. Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM), a Registered Investment Adviser. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc are not subject to Investment Adviser requirements.
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Disclosure: Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc. Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM), a Registered Investment Adviser. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc are not subject to Investment Adviser requirements.
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| Author | Jerry Chapin |
| Organization | AE Media |
| Categories | Business , Investing |
| Website | - |
| scott@scotttuckersolutions.com |
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