

Sound Retirement Radio
Jason Parker
With over 1 million downloads, Sound Retirement Radio is a leading podcast in the retirement and retirement planning categories. Our topics cover a broad range, including investing strategies, tax planning, and Roth conversions. We provide both fundamental and advanced ideas to help you create a Sound Retirement Plan. Our commitment is to offer you concepts, ideas, and strategies that can help you achieve clarity, confidence, and freedom as you prepare for and transition into retirement.
Jason Parker, the author of the best-selling book "Sound Retirement Planning," has a new book titled "Retirement Calculator: How Much Money Do I Need To Retire." Jason has been seen as a guest on major news networks such as ABC, FOX, and NBC. He also created the Retirement Budget Calculator, a tool that helps retirees with retirement cash flow planning.
Jason Parker, the author of the best-selling book "Sound Retirement Planning," has a new book titled "Retirement Calculator: How Much Money Do I Need To Retire." Jason has been seen as a guest on major news networks such as ABC, FOX, and NBC. He also created the Retirement Budget Calculator, a tool that helps retirees with retirement cash flow planning.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 10min
410 Chapter 6 Social Security
In Chapter 6, we dive into the crucial decision of when to start claiming social security benefits. For many individuals, this choice can determine whether they have sufficient funds for retirement or face financial challenges later on. Implementing an effective social security claiming strategy can potentially result in an additional $50,000 to $100,000 of lifetime income. For many people social security is the only guaranteed income they will have in retirement. It is prudent to dedicate time to analyzing the numbers rather than relying on the opinionated individuals on social media platforms like Facebook. With years of research and expertise in this field, I will provide you with valuable insights in this chapter. For more comprehensive information on social security, please visit Sound Retirement Planning.com and search for Social Security. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits. At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement. Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session now by visiting Parker-Financial.net let us help you make the most of your retirement years.

Sep 29, 2023 • 8min
412 Down But Not Out
This special episode because I wanted to address some of the concerns we are hearing from people regarding stock market volatility and some of the news headlines. The title of this episode is "Down But Not Out". The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits. At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement. Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session now by visiting Parker-Financial.net let us help you make the most of your retirement years.

Sep 26, 2023 • 8min
409 Chapter 5 Retirement Spending
How much money do you need to retire? What impact will inflation have on your retirement? When should you start social security? How long will your money last? These are the topics I cover in my book and as we prepare to launch the audio version of the book I am giving you one chapter per week as a podcast episode. In episode 409, we delve into the crucial topic of retirement spending. Understanding your expenses plays a vital role in determining if your savings are sufficient. Unfortunately, many individuals preparing for retirement make a common error by solely focusing on their savings and investment strategies, while neglecting to allocate ample time towards understanding their spending patterns. To foster confidence as you approach retirement, it is paramount to prioritize the most crucial figure of all: your retirement spending.

Sep 19, 2023 • 10min
408 Chapter 4 How Long Does Your Money Need To Last
How long does your money need to last? In this chapter I discuss longevity and some of the tools you can use to estimate your life expectancy. Click here for a video on how to use the Society of Actuaries Longevity Calculator. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits. At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement. Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session now by visiting Parker-Financial.net let us help you make the most of your retirement years.

Sep 12, 2023 • 9min
407 Chapter 3 Net Worth How Do You Compare?
I'm excited to announce the upcoming release of the audio version of my book, "Retirement Calculator: How much money do I need to retire?". As a token of appreciation to our podcast listeners, I'll be unveiling one chapter per week as a podcast episode. In essence, over the course of the next 13 weeks, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the entire audiobook completely free of charge. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits. At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement. Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session now by visiting Parker-Financial.net let us help you make the most of your retirement years.

Sep 5, 2023 • 12min
406 Chapter 2 Achieving Financial Independence
I'm excited to announce the upcoming release of the audio version of my book, "Retirement Calculator: How much money do I need to retire?". As a token of appreciation to our podcast listeners, I'll be unveiling one chapter per week as a podcast episode. In essence, over the course of the next 13 weeks, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the entire audiobook completely free of charge. Be sure to visit SoundRetirementPlanning.com and click on episode #406 for articles, links and resources mentioned in todays show. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits. At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement. Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session now by visiting Parker-Financial.net let us help you make the most of your retirement years.

Aug 29, 2023 • 13min
405 Chapter 1 Retirement
I'm excited to announce the upcoming release of the audio version of my book, "Retirement Calculator: How much money do I need to retire?". As a token of appreciation to our podcast listeners, I'll be unveiling one chapter per week as a podcast episode. In essence, over the course of the next 13 weeks, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the entire audiobook completely free of charge. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits. At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement. Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session now by visiting Parker-Financial.net let us help you make the most of your retirement years.

Aug 8, 2023 • 15min
404 5 Smart Reasons To Start Social Security Early
In today's podcast, I am going to explain why it's important to think carefully before claiming your social security benefits and why starting social security at age 62 may not always be the best choice. For Articles, Links & Videos and Resources Visit: https://soundretirementplanning.com/ We're on YouTube! VIDEO: The Shocking Truth About When To Start Social Security Be sure to check out the Retirement Budget Calculator LET'S CONNECT: Facebook LinkedIn Website Buy Jason's New Book: Retirement Calculator: How Much Money Do I Need To Retire?

Jun 26, 2023 • 18min
403 How To Evaluate The Lump Sum vs Annuity Pension Option: Pros And Cons
A common question we receive is whether it's better to choose the lump sum or the pension. In today's podcast, I want to give you several of the things we are looking at when helping people make this decision about whether to take a lump sum or a pension. In addition to the questions and framework for making this decision, I created a video that we will include in the show notes to show you how we use a spreadsheet in conjunction with the Retirement Budget Calculator to help us examine the decision about whether to take a pension or a lump sum. Be sure to visit SoundRetirementPlanning.com episode #403 to watch the video and also get all of the articles, links, and resources mentioned in this episode. Articles, Links & Resources Visit: https://soundretirementplanning.com/ We're on YouTube! Are you DIY? Be sure to check out the Retirement Budget Calculator LET'S CONNECT: Facebook LinkedIn Website Buy Jason's New Book: How Much Do I Need To Retire? Retirement Calculator

May 24, 2023 • 38min
402 Don't Get Killed On Taxes With Steven Jarvis, CPA, MBA
Most people tell me they don't mind paying their fair share in taxes but they don't want to pay more than their fair share. If you are interested in strategies to reduce your taxes in retirement I think you are going to love this episode. In today's podcast episode I interviewed Steven Jarvis who is the co author of the book "Don't get killed on taxes" and the host of the Retirement Tax Podcast. We talked about how to pay less money in taxes on social security income. When do ROTH conversions make sense? Sneaky shadow taxes to watch out for. How your income and withdrawal strategy can impact your Affordable Care Act tax credits. The triple tax savings of HSA accounts! QCDs for tax planning. Long term capital gains and depreciation recapture when selling rental properties. For Articles, Links & Resources Discussed In Today's Episode Visit: https://soundretirementplanning.com/ We're on YouTube! Are You Ready To Retire? Be sure to check out the Retirement Budget Calculator LET'S CONNECT: Facebook LinkedIn Website Buy Jason's New Book: Retirement Calculator and be sure to leave a 5 star review.


