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Safe Money Weekly - 09.05.25


Happy Friday Reader!

Below is a weekly recap of my most popular videos and blogs. As always, feel free to reach out to me directly if I can ever be a resource for you (via email, or through my social media channels).

Or, if you'd prefer schedule your free Retirement Income Analysis.

Top Blogs of The Week:

[blog 1] Donโ€™t Let Capital Gains Derail Your Roth Conversion

Roth conversions can unlock tax-free growth โ€” but only if you avoid hidden capital gains.

Roth conversions are one of the best retirement tax strategies โ€” but hidden capital gains can quietly push you into higher brackets or trigger Medicare penalties. In my latest blog, I share 8 smart ways to shield your portfolio and keep more money compounding tax-free.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full blog hereโ€‹

P.S. Want me to run the numbers on your Roth conversion strategy? Just hit reply or book time on my calendar - Iโ€™ll help you spot opportunities and avoid pitfalls.

[blog 2] Can you retire at 62 with confidence and still help your kids financially?

That was the question Doug & Carrie brought to me โ€” and the answer turned out to be yes. By securing guaranteed income, keeping the rest of their portfolio growth-focused, and layering in smart Roth conversion strategies, we built a plan that delivers ~$17K/month in retirement income and still positions them for a multi-million-dollar legacy.

Itโ€™s a powerful example of how balancing safety, growth, and tax planning can protect your lifestyle while supporting the people you love.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full case study (and watch the video inside)โ€‹

[blog 3] 7 Overlooked Reasons to Delay Social Security

Most people think delaying Social Security is only about getting a bigger monthly check. But the real power goes far beyond that. Delaying can reduce taxes, protect your portfolio, strengthen your long-term care plan, maximize survivor benefits, and even preserve your legacy.

In this weekโ€™s blog, I share 7 uncommon (but critical) reasons to consider waiting past 62 before turning on Social Security.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full article hereโ€‹

Helpful Tools & Resources:

  • Complete Guide to Long-term Care Planning (New One-pager)

Long-term care isnโ€™t just a future concernโ€”itโ€™s a planning opportunity today. This all-in-one guide breaks down the costs, risks, and strategies to help you protect your wealth and leverage LTC solutions before you need them.

  • Retirement Income Insider (free VIP group)

Here I'll share additional retirement planning tips + exclusive access to future Masterclasses, live Q&A's, and many other retirement resources!

  • Future, Guaranteed Income Calculator (free)

Run your own retirement income projections to see approximately how much, guaranteed income you can secure (now or in the future).

Note: this is done through 1 company I work with, so while it may be a good estimator for your situation, there may also be a better option with a different company (and a higher payout) for you

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Matthew R. Harris (aka Safe Money Matt)

Retirement Planner Specializing in Safety-First Income Planning โ€” protecting retirement savings, minimizing market risk, and creating lifetime peace of mind.๐Ÿ’ฐ Tax-Efficient Income Strategies | Tax-free Wealth Transfer | Long-Term Care Planning | Social Security Optimization ๐Ÿ“š Author | ๐Ÿ’• Jesus Follower | โšพ๏ธ Ex-NCAA Athlete ๐Ÿ‘‡๐ŸปSubscribe to Safe Money Weekly for simple, effective strategies to retire with confidence ๐Ÿ“ฐ

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