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August 12, 2025 35 mins

"Rubble and Skye" in Minnesota want to spend $65,000 a year in retirement, and they’ll have $67K in annual fixed income. Are they cutting it too close? "Atouk and Tala" in New Jersey will have retirement money, Social Security, and “Lumpy,” their lump sum pension - will they be okay? We’ll find out today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 542 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, should David in Redondo Beach California use his Roth money to buy a home? And what do the fellas think about "Charlie Pepper" in Colorado using a home equity line of credit (HELOC) for retirement spending, instead of living off of pre-tax money?

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast

00:43 - $250K Saved, $67K Fixed Income, $65K Spending. Are We Cutting Retirement Too Close? (Rubble & Sky, MN)

05:20 - We Have a $700K Pension, $335K Retirement, Plus Social Security. Will We Be OK? (Atouk and Tala, NJ)

13:14 - Watch Financial Boot Camp on YMYW TV, Download the Investing Basics Guide

14:03 - Should I Use My Roth Money for a Home Purchase? (David, Redondo Beach, CA)

21:03 - Complete the 8th Annual YMYW Podcast Survey for your chance at a $100 Amazon e-gift card! (secret password: ymyw)

22:01 - HELOC vs. Pre-Tax Account for Retirement Spending (Charlie Pepper, CO)

34:23 - Next Week on YMYW Podcast: Guest Co-Host Marc Horner, CFP®

34:53 - YMYW Podcast Outro

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