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Retirement Decoded Podcast

Retirement Decoded Podcast

Written by: Scott Tucker
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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.Copyright Jerry Chapin Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Episode 61: Linda Asks: How Do We Control Taxes When RMDs and Social Security Start?

    Episode 61: Linda Asks: How Do We Control Taxes When RMDs and Social Security Start?
    Jan 19 2026
    Many retirees are shocked to discover they’re paying more in taxes after retirement than before. In this episode, Scott responds to Linda’s question about managing taxes when most savings are in pre-tax retirement accounts. You’ll learn how required minimum distributions and Social Security can stack together, why tax brackets can rise unexpectedly, and why having a strategy to control income timing is a critical part of a successful retirement plan. Want a tax-smart retirement income plan? Get on our phone calendar at TuckerRetirement.com.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 60: Mark Asks: How Bad Is the Illinois Estate Tax If You’re Just Over $4 Million?

    Episode 60: Mark Asks: How Bad Is the Illinois Estate Tax If You’re Just Over $4 Million?
    Jan 12 2026
    Illinois has one of the most misunderstood estate tax systems in the country. In this episode of Retirement Decoded, Scott answers Mark’s question about the Illinois $4-million estate tax threshold—and why being even slightly over it can create a significant tax bill for your family. If you live in Illinois or may retire here, this episode explains what families need to understand before it’s too late, and why estate planning decisions must be made during your lifetime—not after a death. Ready to talk it through? Get on our phone calendar at TuckerRetirement.com.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 59: Denise asks, “What’s the smartest way to start transferring wealth to our kids?”

    Episode 59: Denise asks, “What’s the smartest way to start transferring wealth to our kids?”
    Jan 5 2026
    New rules mean new opportunities — and pitfalls — for passing on your wealth.

    Scott Tucker explains how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes estate and gift-tax thresholds, trust planning, and retirement-account inheritance rules.

    Listener Denise asks how to start transferring assets to her kids without creating a huge tax bill.

    You’ll hear how to use the new exemptions, Roth strategies, and charitable tools to build a legacy that lasts.

    Get on our phone calendar, for free, at TuckerRetirement.com.

    Check-out our YouTube channel at TuckerYouTube.com.
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    26 mins
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