Ep. 127: (Case Study) Pension + Social Security + $2 Million Saved…The Retirement Planning Opportunities Change!

Many retirees spend decades worrying about whether they’ll have enough money.

But what happens when you’ve already solved the income problem?

In this case study, we examine a 65-year-old retiree with a $1.9 million portfolio, an $85,000 pension, and Social Security benefits that cover nearly all of her retirement spending needs.

We discuss:

  • Why retirement planning changes when income is already covered
  • How pensions affect investment strategy
  • Roth conversion opportunities before required minimum distributions begin
  • Lifetime gifting strategies for adult children
  • Charitable planning using Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
  • Creating a tax-efficient legacy

If you’ve accumulated significant retirement assets and want to optimize retirement, this episode is for you.

The big question isn’t whether you can retire.

It’s what to do next after you’ve already won the retirement income game.
~Kevin

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This is for general education purposes only and should not be considered as tax, legal, or investment advice.

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Kevin Lao

I am the owner and lead financial planner @ IFS. We are an independent firm specializing in retirement planning. I also host The Planning for Retirement Podcast and can be found on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other streaming services. I live in Chattanooga, TN with my wife, three boys and two rescue pups. I love to travel, play golf and smoke (and eat) meats.