What do beard taxes, cow taxes, and IRS scams have in common? They’re all ways your money can disappear—unless you plan ahead. In this episode, JoePat Roop shares how retirees can avoid surprise tax bills, protect their Social Security from IRMAA surcharges, and spot the warning signs of financial scams. From legacy planning to real-life client stories, learn how a one-page retirement income plan can help you dodge the boulders on your retirement path.

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What do beard taxes, cow taxes, and IRS scams have in common? They&rsquo;re all ways your money can disappear&mdash;unless you plan ahead. In this episode, JoePat Roop shares how retirees can avoid surprise tax bills, protect their Social Security from IRMAA surcharges, and spot the warning signs of financial scams. From legacy planning to real-life client stories, learn how a one-page retirement income plan can help you dodge the boulders on your retirement path.
For more information or to schedule a consultation call 704-946-7000 or visit <a href="https://www.belmontusa.com">BelmontUSA.com</a>!
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JoePat Roop is Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist at Belmont Capital Advisors, and he's been helping people build successful retirements for over 25 years. His One Page Retirement Income Plan is a simple, yet effective way to ensure that you have the income you need to retire comfortably.

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Retire with confidence with the Retire(Meant) For Living Podcast with JoePat Roop.
JoePat Roop is Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist at Belmont Capital Advisors, and he's been helping people build successful retirements for over 25 years. His One Page Retirement Income Plan is a simple, yet effective way to ensure that you have the income you need to retire comfortably.
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JoePat Roop is Founder, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist at Belmont Capital Advisors, and he's been helping people build successful retirements for over 25 years.

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Retirement’s Hidden Costs—And How to Beat Them

Retirement isn’t always about stopping—it’s about redefining purpose. JoePat Roop explores why more people are choosing “unretirement,” continuing to work by choice rather than necessity. The episode weaves together Social Security planning, taxes, and the emotional shift that comes when work ends but life doesn’t slow down. It’s an honest look at how income, identity, and time intersect in the next chapter.

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Retirement isn&rsquo;t always about stopping&mdash;it&rsquo;s about redefining purpose. JoePat Roop explores why more people are choosing &ldquo;unretirement,&rdquo; continuing to work by choice rather than necessity. The episode weaves together Social Security planning, taxes, and the emotional shift that comes when work ends but life doesn&rsquo;t slow down. It&rsquo;s an honest look at how income, identity, and time intersect in the next chapter.
For more information or to schedule a consultation call 704-946-7000 or visit <a href="https://www.belmontusa.com">BelmontUSA.com</a>!
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Why More People Are Choosing to Unretire

Living longer is good news—until retirement income has to stretch decades further than expected. JoePat Roop discusses longevity, rising healthcare costs, tax pressure, and the overlooked financial impact of aging parents. This episode focuses on why planning for averages can backfire and how income, tax strategy, and family realities intersect in modern retirement planning.

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Living longer is good news&mdash;until retirement income has to stretch decades further than expected. JoePat Roop discusses longevity, rising healthcare costs, tax pressure, and the overlooked financial impact of aging parents. This episode focuses on why planning for averages can backfire and how income, tax strategy, and family realities intersect in modern retirement planning.
For more information or to schedule a consultation call 704-946-7000 or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.belmontusa.com">BelmontUSA.com</a>!
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When Retirement Lasts Longer Than You Planned

What if your tax strategy is quietly draining thousands from your retirement? In this episode, JoePat Roop exposes the real disconnect between how much people think they need for retirement and what truly determines long‑term stability: income, spending, taxes, and smart distribution planning. He dismantles scare‑tactic numbers, highlights overlooked opportunities like Roth conversions and QCDs, and explains why your tax bracket—not your balance—shapes your future. With practical stories and clear examples, this episode empowers listeners to rethink their tax approach and build a more efficient, confident retirement plan.

For more information or to schedule a consultation call 704-946-7000 or visit BelmontUSA.com!

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What if your tax strategy is quietly draining thousands from your retirement? In this episode, JoePat Roop exposes the real disconnect between how much people think they need for retirement and what truly determines long‑term stability: income, spending, taxes, and smart distribution planning. He dismantles scare‑tactic numbers, highlights overlooked opportunities like Roth conversions and QCDs, and explains why your tax bracket&mdash;not your balance&mdash;shapes your future. With practical stories and clear examples, this episode empowers listeners to rethink their tax approach and build a more efficient, confident retirement plan.
For more information or to schedule a consultation call 704-946-7000 or visit <a href="https://www.belmontusa.com">BelmontUSA.com</a>!
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Retirement’s Hidden Costs—And How to Beat Them

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