If you’re working toward retirement—or maybe you’re already there—you might be wondering: how do people not only get into the lowest tax bracket in retirement but actually pay $0 in taxes? The good news is, you don’t need some elaborate tax strategy, exotic investments, or anything overly complicated to make it happen.

I’ve worked with thousands of retirees, and I’m going to show you how this might be more achievable than you think. Plus, I’ll walk you through a case study at the end to break it all down. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it!

Key Topics:

• How Do People Pay $0 in Taxes in Retirement (00:00)
• How Social Security is Taxed (01:43)
• How to Determine How Much Provisional Income You Have (02:35)
• Increased Standard Deduction Once You Turn 65 (05:17)
• Taking Advantage of 0% Longterm Capital Gains (05:59)
• Case Study (07:03)
• Wrap Up: Chasing a Low Tax Situation Now vs Making the Longterm Sacrifice (13:58)

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The first year of retirement can feel a bit clunky. You’re likely not entirely in a low-income bracket yet, as you may still have some income coming in this year—possibly including a PTO payout. On top of that, you’ll need to figure out health insurance, determine how to pay for it, and, of course, tax plan around these issues.In this episode, we break down a real-life example of how this type of planning plays out.

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Besides the question, “Do I have enough to retire?” do you know what the most common concern is for someone retiring before 65? If you’re watching today’s video, you’ve probably already guessed it: health insurance!

Paying for health insurance is one of the biggest reasons people delay retirement until 65. However, the reality is that most people don’t fully understand their health insurance options if they decide to retire before 65.

Today we’re breaking down your three main options for health insurance before turning 65. Trust me—you don’t want to miss this!

Key Topics:

• Your 3 Main Health Insurance Options for Early Retirement (00:00)
• Option #1: COBRA and utilizing an HSA with COBRRA (01:34)
• Option #2: Private Health Insurance Plan (03:46)
• Option #3: Affordable Care Act (AKA Obama Care) (04:52)
• An Example of ACA and Portfolio and Tax Strategy (06:55)
• Wrap-Up and Recap (08:53)

This Episode is intended to be financial education only and is not intended to be specific tax, legal, or investment advice. Please consult a professional for specific advice. Subscribe to our weekly planning insights newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mdrnwealth.com/blog/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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