Retirement Decoded Podcast
by Scott Tucker
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Episode 102: BlackRock Wants Private Investments in Your 401(k)?!
Episode 102: BlackRock Wants Private Investments in Your 401(k)?!
About this podcast
Welcome to Retirement Decoded with your host, Scott Tucker—where we break down the complexities of retirement planning to give you clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re just starting out or getting ready to retire, Scott’s here to help you make informed decisions and preserve your financial future. Tune in each week as we help simplify the process and decode the path to a confident retirement.
Disclosure: Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc. Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM), a Registered Investment Adviser. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc are not subject to Investment Adviser requirements.
Episodes
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- Episode 102: BlackRock Wants Private Investments in Your 401(k)?! · 25 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com Could private equity and other illiquid investments soon become a bigger part of your 401(k)? In this episode of…
- Episode 101: The Government Will Pay You 5% to Lend It Money?! · 25 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com What if the federal government paid you roughly 5% to lend it your money? In this episode of Retirement Decoded with…
- Episode 100: 7% Mortgage Rates?! What This Means for Retirees · 25 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com Mortgage rates around 7% can dramatically change the cost of buying, moving, refinancing, or carrying debt into…
- Episode 99: Inflation Is Bigger Than Groceries: The Hidden Costs Crushing Retirees · 25 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com Inflation in retirement isn't just about the price of groceries, gasoline, and electricity. Retirees also face rising…
- Episode 98: Your Old 401(k) Could Be Frozen: The TruStage Cyberattack Warning · 30 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com What happens when a cyberattack hits the company responsible for administering your retirement plan — and suddenly…
- Episode 97: Do State Income Taxes Influence Where College Athletes Play? · 26 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com Could state income taxes influence where top college athletes decide to play? With NIL money and other compensation…
- Episode 96: Your Favorite Stock Just Dropped 4%—Here’s What Happened · 24 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com. Imagine owning one of your favorite stocks and watching it suddenly drop 4% after the company announces plans to issue…
- Episode 95: Think You Can Beat the Market? Most Stock Pickers Don’t · 24 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com. Everyone wants to find the next great stock before everyone else does—but consistently beating the market is much…
- Episode 94: Getting Your Financial Advice From TikTok? What Could Go Wrong? · 25 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com. TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and other social media platforms are filled with financial advice—but how much of it should…
- Episode 93: SpaceX: The Crash After the IPO? · 25 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com. SpaceX has become one of the most valuable private companies in the world, and many investors can't wait for a…
- Episode 92: Market Bubble? Some Americans Are Paying 51% More for AI Stocks Than They Need To! · 26 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com. Artificial intelligence has fueled one of the biggest investment booms in years—but are investors getting carried away?…
- Episode 91: 1000 Americans Have IRAs Worth $25 MILLION or More! · 30 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com. Believe it or not, nearly 1,000 Americans have IRA balances exceeding $25 million. How did they get there—and more…
- Episode 90: Amy Jacobson joins Scott Tucker · 37 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com. Amy Jacobson joins Scott Tucker for a fun conversation covering current events, life in Chicagoland, broadcasting…
- Episode 89: Michelle from Scarsdale, Arlington Heights asks: "What's the biggest retirement income mistake you see people make in the first · 25 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com Michelle from Scarsdale in Arlington Heights wants to know the most common mistakes retirees make during their early…
- Episode 88: Karen from The Glen, Glenview asks: "My husband and I have saved well for retirement, but nearly all of our money is in traditi · 26 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com Karen from The Glen in Glenview is concerned about the future tax impact of Required Minimum Distributions. Scott…
- Episode 87: Susan from Edison Park, Chicago asks: "I've got about $1.8 million saved in my IRA and 401(k). If tax rates are scheduled to i · 26 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com Susan from Edison Park asks whether now is the right time to begin Roth conversions before potential tax increases…
- Episode 86: Michelle from The Glen in Glenview asks: “What’s the biggest mistake people make with inherited IRAs after the SECURE Act?” · 30 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com The SECURE Act changed the rules for inherited IRAs, and many beneficiaries still do not understand the potential tax…
- Episode 85: Jennifer from the South Loop in downtown Chicago asks: “Should I pay off my mortgage before I retire, or keep the money invested · 29 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com Should retirees eliminate debt before leaving work, or can it sometimes make sense to keep a mortgage in retirement?…
- Episode 84: Lisa from Lincoln Park on Chicago’s North Side asks: “How can retirees protect themselves if Congress raises taxes again in the · 26 minGet on our phone calendar at https://TuckerRetirement.com Many retirees worry that future tax rates could be dramatically higher than they are today. In this episode, Scott…
- Episode 83: Laura from The Glen in Glenview asks: “What mistakes do recent retirees make in the first year after leaving work?” · 26 minGet on our phone calendar now at TuckerRetirement.com. In this episode of Retirement Decoded with Scott Tucker, Scott covers some of the most common retirement mistakes people…
