Retirement Unlocked

Retirement Unlocked


Latest Episodes

How to Avoid a Tax Time Bomb in Retirement (Ep. 185)
October 01, 2025

Roth conversions may be one of the most overlooked tax planning opportunities in retirement, and the cost of waiting could be staggering. With recent legislative changes, longer life expectancies, an

Our recommended title: How to Exit Your Business on Your Terms with Paul Cronin (Ep. 184)
September 17, 2025

Youve built a business with care, grit, and vision. But what happens when the finish line is in sight and you realize youre not ready to cross it? For business owners nearing retirement, the decisi

SIMPLE IRA vs. 401(k): What’s Best for Your Business? (Ep. 183)
September 03, 2025

What seems like a small business decision, choosing between a SIMPLE IRA and a 401(k), can quietly shape everything from your personal retirement strategy to your firms employee retention. The truth

Charitable Giving in Retirement & Smart Tax Strategies to Maximize Your Impact with Joshua Chadajo (Ep. 182)
August 20, 2025

How can you give more to the causes you care about while keeping more of your hard-earned money? Charitable giving isnt just a personal act of generosity; its also a strategic financial opportunity.

What Should You Do with Your 401(k) When You Retire? (Ep. 181)
August 06, 2025

Your 401(k) could be your largest retirement asset, but are you making the most of it? In this episode of Retirement Unlocked, Larry Heller, CFP, CDFA, shares the essential steps to take with your 4

Top Retirement Tax Pitfalls to Avoid with Rob Premselaar (Ep. 180)
July 16, 2025

Think youve done everything right for retirement? One overlooked tax detail could cost you thousands. In this episode of Retirement Unlocked, Larry Heller, CFP, CDFA, welcomes Rob Premselaar, CPA a

How Much Cash Should You Have in Retirement? (Ep. 179)
July 02, 2025

Are you holding too much, or too little cash in retirement? Finding the right amount of cash to keep on hand is one of the most important decisions youll make when creating a retirement income strat

More Time, Less Stress: Why Smart Businesses Are Outsourcing Their Bookkeeping with Cheri Giglia (Ep. 178)
June 18, 2025

Outsourcing your bookkeeping isnt just a cost-saving move; it could be the smartest strategic decision your business makes this year. In this episode, Larry Heller, CFP, CDFA, sits down with Cheri

The 6 Retirement Mistakes To Avoid (Ep. 177)
June 04, 2025

The market is unpredictable; your retirement plan shouldnt be. In this episode of Retirement Unlocked, host Larry Heller, CFP, CDFA, breaks down six of the most common (and costly) mistakes people

Breaking the Health Insurance Mold: The New Health Plan Playbook with Louis Bernardi [Ep. 176]
May 21, 2025

Health insurance is one of the largest expenses for many businesses, but are you getting what youre paying for? In this eye-opening episode, Larry Heller, CFP, speaks with Louis Bernardi of BrightPa