In this episode of the Wealthy Pilots Podcast, Scott Osborn breaks down where to contribute your money in 2025. Learn why diversifying your savings across Roth, tax-deferred, and taxable accounts can help you retire with more flexibility and fewer tax headaches. Discover simple tweaks that can make a big difference for your future—whether you’re just starting or already maxing out your 401(k).
Here’s what you’ll learn on this episode:
•The importance of diversifying retirement savings across different tax buckets (Roth, tax-deferred, taxable) to mitigate future tax rate increases
•The benefits of contributing to a Roth 401(k) vs a traditional pre-tax 401(k)
•The concept of in-plan Roth conversions and how they can be used to strategically build tax-free retirement savings
Episode chapters:
0:00 – Intro
0:46 – Happy New Year
1:20 – Healthy Financial Habits
3:40 – Different Buckets of Money
4:50 – Why Roths Are Worth Investigating
6:45 – Roth 401(k)s & In-Plan Conversions
8:45 – Balancing Your Tax Burden
9:40 – A Regret You Don’t Hear
Resources:
Schedule A Call with Scott: http://callosborn.com/
Scott's Book, A Pilot's Guide To Maximizing Wealth & Cashflow In Retirement: https://amzn.to/3xSn1ii
The Pilot's Planner Website: https://thepilotsplanner.com/
Watch the podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@ThePilotsPlanner
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