Show overview
Retirement Answers has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 168 episodes. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 14 min and 22 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 23 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 51 episodes published. Published by Jacob Duke, CFP®.
From the publisher
Retirement Answers is a podcast built to help you succeed in retirement. The thought of retirement can be overwhelming and downright scary for many... but it doesn't have to be! The goal of this podcast is to provide thoughtful insights and strategies to give you the confidence you need to retire successfully. At the end of the day, my ultimate goal for my clients and podcast listeners is to live a fulfilling retirement. Follow along as I publish a new episode each week covering everything from retirement income planning, tax planning, Social Security, insurance planning, investing, and much more. Here's to learning everything you need to know to live out your dream retirement!
Latest Episodes
View all 168 episodes9 Things You Can Do With Your HSA in Retirement (And What You Can’t)
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Working One More Year is Costing You More Than You Realize
How Much Cash Should You Hold in Retirement? (2026 Update)
Does My Roth 401k Satisfy The 5-Year Roth IRA Rule?
Stop Saving For Retirement... (Here's Why)
Are You Waiting Too Long to Sell Winning Investments?
What Are the Best Strategies for Reducing RMDs?
The 4% Rule Is A Terrible Retirement Income Strategy (Here's Why)
The Lie That's Holding You Back From Retirement
Avoid These 5 Retirement Mistakes Before It’s Too Late
Why Your 401(k) Isn’t Enough - The Ideal Retirement Mix
The Mental Trap That's Sabotaging Your Retirement
Ep 152Avoid These 8 Retirement Mistakes (They Look Harmless… But Aren’t)
Some of the biggest retirement mistakes don’t show up until it’s too late to fix them. Today, I’m breaking down 8 costly mistakes I see over and over again and how to avoid them before they impact your income, taxes, and long-term freedom. A few small adjustments here can make a massive difference later.👉 Work With Us: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbersEmail: [email protected]: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobdukeJacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.
Ep 1515 Reasons NOT To Claim Social Security Early
Not sure when to take Social Security? Well, in today's episode, I am sharing 5 reasons you shouldn't take your benefits early and the hidden risks of doing so.👉 Work With Us: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbersEmail: [email protected]: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobdukeJacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.
Ep 150These Are The Most Important Years of Retirement
If you don't get things right during this important window of time, your retirement likely won't be what you hoped... This 10 year period of time will determine the trajectory of your entire retirement. Prepare correctly and you will enjoy a fulfilling life without worry. Little preparation and poor execution and you will be wishing you could get a do over... Only problem is, you get one shot at retiring right the first time.👉 Work With Us: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbersEmail: [email protected]: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobdukeJacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.00:00 Intro01:40 Last 5 Years of Work11:44 First 5 Years of Retirement14:16 Book a Call
Ep 149The Roth IRA 5-Year Rule Explained (Ultimate Guide)
Confused by the Roth IRA 5-year rule? Did you know there are two different 5-year rules? Well, it can get quite confusing, so this episode is meant to be your complete guide for everything around the Roth 5-year rules.👉 Work With Us: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbersEmail: [email protected]: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobdukeJacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.
Ep 148Most Retirement Plans Look Good on Paper, But FAIL in Reality
Are you sure your retirement plan is optimized for the right things? In this episode, I discuss what the true mark of a successful retirement plan is and why most people's plans will fail, just not in the way they expected.👉 Work With Us: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbersEmail: [email protected]: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobdukeJacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.
Ep 1477 MAJOR Benefits of a Brokerage Account in Retirement
Is the brokerage account the secret to a fun and tax-efficient retirement? It might be a requirement, but it definitely helps. In fact, the brokerage account is my favorite account type and in this episode, I share 7 benefits that anyone can use to their advantage in retirement.👉 See If You're a Fit: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbersEmail: [email protected]: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobdukeJacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.00:00 Welcome00:47 How 401(k)s, Traditional IRAs, and Roth IRAs Are Taxed03:06 What a Taxable Brokerage Account Is (and How It’s Taxed)04:16 Flexibility05:50 The “Bridge Account”07:10 Tax-Gain Harvesting11:39 Tax-Loss Harvesting13:30 Asset Location15:54 Liquidity16:58 Estate Planning19:04 How to Start Using a Brokerage Account in Your Plan20:20 Wrap-Up
Ep 1464 Reasons You Should Take Social Security at 62
Are you still trying to decide when to take Social Security? Well, in this episode, I am deviating from my normal stance to share 4 reasons you might want to take your benefits ASAP rather than delay. And be sure to listen to the end, because I share why using a traditional break even analysis in your decision making process is not a good idea.👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started✅ Get your Important Numbers 2026 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2026-important-numbersEmail: [email protected]: https://www.rivertreewealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobdukeJacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.00:00 Introduction01:31 Reason 103:07 Reason 204:19 Reason 306:10 Reason 407:51 The Flaws of Break Even Analysis12:28 Conclusion