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Joe Knows Retirement

Joe Knows Retirement

By: Joe Schmitz Jr. CFP® ChFC® CKA®
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Welcome to the Joe Knows Retirement Podcast! Where Joe will take you through strategies to make the most of your retirement.2023 Economics Personal Finance
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  • FAQs You NEED to Know Before Hiring a Financial Planning Team
    May 2 2026

    If you've worked 30 to 40 years, built a pension, and saved $1M+, you're in a rare position, but also a risky one if you choose the wrong advisor. In this video, Joe breaks down the most important questions you MUST ask before trusting a financial advisor. These are the exact questions high-net-worth retirees and Midwestern Millionaires use to avoid costly mistakes.

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    📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "Peak Retirement Planning":
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    🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/hire-a-financial-planning-firm-questions-to-ask

    📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

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    23 mins
  • These 3 Pension Pillars Can Make or Break Your Retirement
    Apr 30 2026

    If you have a pension and $1M+ saved, your retirement planning is completely different than most people. In this video, Joe breaks down the 3 key pillars of pension planning that high-income retirees MUST get right to avoid costly mistakes. From hidden tax traps to investment missteps and estate planning gaps, these strategies could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime.

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    📚Get a FREE copy of Joe's book "Midwestern Millionaire":
    https://keap.page/bsd964/midwestern-millionaire-toolkit-podcast.html

    🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/are-you-being-tax-smart-about-your-pension

    📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

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    19 mins
  • Bad Retirement Advice I've Seen (Real Client Story)
    Apr 28 2026

    Most financial advisors sound great, but that doesn't mean they're actually giving you the right advice. In today's episode of Joe Knows Retirement, Joe breaks down a real client story where another firm made recommendations that raised serious concerns. From pushing products too early, to high fees, to lack of real tax planning, this is what you NEED to watch out for.

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    🟥 Read our latest article featured in Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/why-some-financial-planners-avoid-tax-planning

    📞 Schedule a call with our team: https://peakretirementplanning.com/schedule-a-meeting/

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    19 mins
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