A surprise tax refund might be more than extra spending money—it could change how you think about retirement. In this episode, Mike Riedmiller breaks down how recent tax law changes, market volatility, and shifting economic signals are colliding with real-life retirement decisions. From using refunds strategically, to balancing risk when markets feel unpredictable, to avoiding future tax traps hidden inside traditional IRAs, the conversation focuses on practical planning choices many retirees and pre-retirees overlook. It’s a wide-ranging look at how taxes, investments, and long-term planning intersect in today’s uncertain financial landscape.

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Mike Riedmiller, President of Riedmiller Wealth Management joins you on Smart Retirement Strategies each week to break down retirement planning, personal finance, taxes, estate planning, and wealth management. Listen as Mike Riedmiller talks about his passion for financial planning, helping people, the importance of holding a fiduciary standard, and offers up transparent advice.