Are you riding the market high while unknowingly stepping toward a retirement minefield? With the stock market up over 1,100% since 2009, many pre-retirees over the age of 50 are feeling secure, yet failing to protect what they have earned. In this episode of Retirement Simplified, Curtis James breaks down the critical difference between wealth management and comprehensive retirement planning. Discover how to safely transition your profits into guaranteed income, avoid catastrophic 401(k) tax penalties, and navigate hidden financial traps like IRMAA and Minnesota's Social Security taxes before Uncle Sam takes it all.

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