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Matthew R. Harris (aka Safe Money Matt)

Safe Money Weekly + New Roth Conversion Calculator - 06.20.25


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] Should You Lock In Pension Income for Life? 🤔
Many retirees don’t realize just how permanent most pension and annuity income decisions are - often with limited flexibility and no turning back. In this post, I break down the irreversible nature of these choices… and explore a powerful alternative that can offer more income, flexibility, and control.

👉 Read Full Breakdown Here

[blog 2] New 2025 Rule: Supercharged Retirement Contributions 🚀
Starting in 2025, high-income earners turning 60–63 can make super catch-up contributions to their 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) plans - but there’s a big twist. These extra contributions must go into a Roth account (and that has major tax implications).

👉 Here’s what you need to know before it catches you off guard

[blog 3] Can This 60-Year-Old Couple Retire Comfortably with $1.1M? 🧐
They’ve worked hard, saved consistently, and are hoping to retire at 65 - but with rising costs and market uncertainty, is $1.1M really enough?

In this real-life case study, I walk through their numbers, goals, and the strategy we used to create a clear and confident path to retirement.

👉 See how their plan came together

Helpful Tools & Resources:

  • New Roth Conversion Calculator Now Live!

Curious how much to convert — and when — to minimize taxes and maximize long-term growth? I built a simple tool to help you map it out.

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

Long-term care isn’t just a future concern—it’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 it's a good estimator, but there are often companies with higher payouts.

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Matthew R. Harris (aka Safe Money Matt)

Retirement Planner Specializing in Safety-First Income Planning — protecting retirement savings, minimizing market risk, and creating lifetime peace of mind.💰 Tax-Efficient Income Strategies | Tax-free Wealth Transfer | Long-Term Care Planning | Social Security Optimization 📚 Author | 💕 Jesus Follower | ⚾️ Ex-NCAA Athlete 👇🏻Subscribe to Safe Money Weekly for simple, effective strategies to retire with confidence 📰

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