Retirement Unlocked

Retirement Unlocked


Latest Episodes

What You Can Still Do to Cut Your 2025 Tax Bill with Jonathan Niyazov (Ep. 188)
November 19, 2025

Year-end tax season doesnt have to catch you off guard. With the latest tax law updates now in effect, there are new windows of opportunity, but also new limitations, especially for high-income earne

Later-in-Life Marriages: What You Need to Protect (Ep. 187)
November 05, 2025

When love finds you later in life, what happens to your legacy? With over 1,300 stepfamilies forming every day, later-in-life relationships are more common than ever, but so are the financial complexi

Modern Estate Planning for Modern Retirees with Wendy Goidel (Ep. 186)
October 15, 2025

Planning for the future isnt just about what you leave behind; its also about how you live today. Yet far too many retirees assume that a simple will is enough to protect their assets, their wishes

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