Congress quietly packed SECURE Act 2.0 with dozens of changes that matter to anyone saving for retirement — and in this episode Chris Drew walks through the pieces you can act on today. Learn which employer plans now allow Roth after-tax contributions (including SEP and SIMPLE IRAs) and how employers can match into Roth accounts, why a one-time $50,000 qualified charitable distribution matters, and which new exceptions to the 10% early-withdrawal penalty (qualified disasters, terminal illness, etc.) give you more flexibility when life goes sideways. Chris also clears up RMD confusion (the mandated RMD age is now 73 and why some custodians still mailed 72-year notices) and translates the headlines into a short action checklist: check plan menus for Roth/SEPs, coordinate Roth conversion timing with tax brackets, revisit your RMD and withdrawal sequencing, and meet with your advisor/CPA to lock in changes before year-end. Plainspoken, practical, and focused on turning new law into steps you can implement this summer.

Want help applying SECURE 2.0 to your plan? Book a free consultation at https://askthecaptain.com or call 833-DREW-CAP (833-373-9227).

Congress quietly packed SECURE Act 2.0 with dozens of changes that matter to anyone saving for retirement &mdash; and in this episode Chris Drew walks through the pieces you can act on today. Learn which employer plans now allow Roth after-tax contributions (including SEP and SIMPLE IRAs) and how employers can match into Roth accounts, why a one-time $50,000 qualified charitable distribution matters, and which new exceptions to the 10% early-withdrawal penalty (qualified disasters, terminal illness, etc.) give you more flexibility when life goes sideways. Chris also clears up RMD confusion (the mandated RMD age is now 73 and why some custodians still mailed 72-year notices) and translates the headlines into a short action checklist: check plan menus for Roth/SEPs, coordinate Roth conversion timing with tax brackets, revisit your RMD and withdrawal sequencing, and meet with your advisor/CPA to lock in changes before year-end. Plainspoken, practical, and focused on turning new law into steps you can implement this summer.
Want help applying SECURE 2.0 to your plan? Book a free consultation at <a data-start="1300" data-end="1325">https://askthecaptain.com</a> or call 833-DREW-CAP (833-373-9227).

The Money Captain — Host Chris Drew of BayTrust cuts through the noise and makes smart money simple. Each episode peels back the curtain on real financial decisions — from retirement and investments to taxes, family planning, and the everyday tradeoffs few advisors talk about. Expect clear frameworks, practical moves you can use this week, and interviews with entrepreneurs, planners, and people who’ve learned the hard way.

This is not finance theater. Chris steers with curiosity and candor, asking the questions professionals and do-it-yourselfers wish they’d asked sooner. Whether you’re building wealth, protecting it, or just trying not to make avoidable mistakes, The Money Captain gives you honest, usable guidance and a plan for your next step. Subscribe now and get a new roadmap every two weeks.

Call to action: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts/Spotify, visit baytrust.com/the-money-captain for show notes, and follow @BayTrust on LinkedIn for episode updates.

The Money Captain &mdash; Host Chris Drew of BayTrust cuts through the noise and makes smart money simple. Each episode peels back the curtain on real financial decisions &mdash; from retirement and investments to taxes, family planning, and the everyday tradeoffs few advisors talk about. Expect clear frameworks, practical moves you can use this week, and interviews with entrepreneurs, planners, and people who&rsquo;ve learned the hard way.
This is not finance theater. Chris steers with curiosity and candor, asking the questions professionals and do-it-yourselfers wish they&rsquo;d asked sooner. Whether you&rsquo;re building wealth, protecting it, or just trying not to make avoidable mistakes, The Money Captain gives you honest, usable guidance and a plan for your next step. Subscribe now and get a new roadmap every two weeks.
Call to action: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts/Spotify, visit baytrust.com/the-money-captain for show notes, and follow @BayTrust on LinkedIn for episode updates.