Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement | Cody Garrett & Sean Mullaney | Ep 565

<p class="leading-relaxed">Brad Barrett hosts Cody Garrett and Sean Mullaney, co-authors of <em>Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement</em>, exploring essential tax strategies for the FI community. They address misconceptions about retirement taxes, the drawdown process, and effective tax rates, emphasizing the importance of informed planning to navigate financial independence smoothly.</p> <p class="leading-relaxed"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul class="list-disc pl-3"> <li class="leading-snug">Understanding the complexities of drawdown strategies is essential for early retirement planning.</li> <li class="leading-snug">Fear surrounding retirement taxes can often be mitigated through knowledge and strategic planning.</li> <li class="leading-snug">Most retirees benefit from significant tax reductions due to lower effective tax rates during retirement.</li> <li class="leading-snug">The podcast discusses common misconceptions about Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and...