Optimize Your Retirement

Self-directed IRAs may sound appealing, but they can create big problems when RMDs come due. In this episode, Daniel and Imran “Raz” Razvi reveal the hidden pitfalls of real estate inside IRAs, debunk common myths about inherited IRAs, and explain why bad tax advice could derail your retirement.

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Success can be its own tax burden. In this episode, the Razvis break down how affluent retirees and high-net-worth families can preserve more of what they’ve built—without relying on shady TikTok “hacks.” Learn the truth about Roth conversion mistakes, how to use legitimate IRS-approved tools like indexed life insurance, and how premium financing lets you buy millions in coverage without...

Are Roth conversions always the right move? Not necessarily. In this episode, the Razvis explore who should convert, who shouldn’t, and why the new tax bill offers a rare opportunity to optimize your retirement income—especially if you're over 65. Discover how new deductions, capital gains thresholds, and advanced life insurance strategies (including premium financing for high-net-worth ...

In this episode of Optimize Your Retirement, Imran and Daniel Razvi from Higher Ground Financial Group break down the newly passed tax bill—dubbed both “the big, beautiful bill” and “the ugly small one.” What does it mean for your taxes, your Roth conversions, your mortgage, and your estate plan? Turns out—quite a lot. From increased standard deductions (up to $48,000 for retirees) to ex...

Sold your business—or planning to? Don’t lose up to a third of your hard-earned sale to taxes.

In this powerful episode of Optimize Your Retirement, father-son team Daniel and Raz Razvi share how a dentist lost over $1 million in unnecessary taxes after selling his $3 million practice...and how it could have been avoided. Whether you're a business owner, property investor, or someone sit...

⚠️ “Get a 30% bonus and a 9% roll-up!” That’s the pitch—but what’s the truth?

Daniel and Raz Razvi from Higher Ground Financial Group break down the real story behind bonus annuities, fake roll-ups, and the flashy claims made in marketing materials. Learn why the payout factor is the #1 thing to look at, why most bonuses aren’t walkaway money, and why only a tiny handful of annuity compa...

In this eye-opening episode of Optimize Your Retirement, Daniel and Raz take a flamethrower to some of the most misleading “strategies” floating around TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube—including the false claim that an annuity can “pay the taxes” on your Roth conversion. 

Daniel, a licensed tax attorney, walks listeners through what’s true, what’s half-true, and what might actually get you...

In this empowering episode of Optimize Your Retirement, father-son duo Daniel and Raz take on one of the biggest emotional and financial challenges facing retirees: spending the money you've worked so hard to save. Whether you're a “pathological saver” afraid to touch your retirement nest egg or simply unsure if you have enough to retire comfortably, this episode offers the tools—and min...

In this heartwarming and insightful episode of Optimize Your Retirement, Imran and Daniel Razvi—your trusted father-son team at Higher Ground Financial Group—tackle one of the most powerful retirement strategies: the Roth conversion. Inspired by a real-life conversation with Daniel’s 4-year-old daughter, this episode breaks down Roth conversions in simple, relatable terms that even a pre...

In this eye-opening episode of Optimize Your Retirement, Daniel and Raz Razvi—your father-and-son fiduciary team at Higher Ground Financial Group—break down the real difference between opinion-based and contract-based assets. You’ll learn why not all “diversification” is created equal, how to spot the hidden risks in your portfolio, and why today’s rising interest rate environment could ...

Think you’re stuck paying 15%+ in capital gains taxes? Think again. In this episode, Daniel and Raz reveal advanced tax planning strategies for retirees, including how to legally pay zero in capital gains using income thresholds, donor-advised funds, charitable trusts (CRUTs), and more. They also dig into how Roth conversions can unlock future tax-free income and eliminate required minim...

Feeling overwhelmed by an unexpected retirement or job loss? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Daniel and Raz of Higher Ground Financial Group guide you through essential decisions federal workers and contractors must make—pension options, Social Security timing, and tax-smart income planning. Discover how strategies like “pension maximization” and early Social Security filing ...

Do you still need life insurance after the kids are grown? What about long-term care insurance—are you really at risk without it? In this week's Optimize Your Retirement, Daniel and Raz bust some of the most persistent retirement planning myths. Discover smarter, tax-savvy strategies to cover future care costs, create tax-free income, and build a legacy that bypasses probate. Visit riskf...

This week on Optimize Your Retirement, Daniel and Raz explain two of the biggest threats to your retirement: sequence of returns risk and longevity risk. Learn why most retirement advice fails to address these dangers, and discover smarter ways to protect your income, reduce taxes, and minimize fees. Retirement should be stress-free — here's how to make it happen. Schedule your free stra...

In this episode of Optimize Your Retirement, Daniel and Raz from Higher Ground Financial Group explain how retirees and pre-retirees can safeguard their income plans in a volatile market. Discover why a 3–4% withdrawal strategy may not work anymore, how to truly calculate your retirement income needs, and why annuity "bonuses" might not be what they seem. Plus: actionable tips for minimi...