For many people, retirement feels less like a reward and more like a financial cliff. In this episode, we break down seven key factors that lead to a more financially stable retirement. You'll learn how small, practical decisions can add up to lasting stability, no matter how markets or headlines behave.

Although this show does not provide specific tax, legal, or financial advice, you can engage Devin or John through their individual firms.

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Don't miss the Big Picture Retirement Planning Cheat Sheet. We've distilled the essential brackets, thresholds, and rules of retirement into an easy-to-digest, three-page summary. https://www.carrolladvisory.com/pl/2148282517

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Selling a business isn't just about finding a buyer and shaking hands on the terms — it's about choosing the right structure. In this episode, we break down stock sales, asset sales, common tax traps, and the key details buyers and sellers often overlook.

Although this show does not provide specific tax, legal, or financial advice, you can engage Devin or John through their individual firms.

📍Contact Devin's team at https://carrolladvisory.co/podcast1

📍Contact John's team at https://www.rossandshoalmire.com/

If you're thinking, "I love the Big Picture Retirement podcast!" please consider rating and reviewing this show! This helps us support more people -- just like you -- move toward a confident retirement. Just scroll down to the "ratings and reviews" section, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We add new content every week, and if you're not following, you'll likely miss out. Follow now!

Don't miss the Big Picture Retirement Planning Cheat Sheet. We've distilled the essential brackets, thresholds, and rules of retirement into an easy-to-digest, three-page summary. https://www.carrolladvisory.com/pl/2148282517

Want to ask Devin or John your question? Just visit https://www.bigpictureretirement.com/ and click on the "Ask A Question" menu selection.

Frank is interviewing financial advisors and asks whether it is reasonable to expect them to share client names as references.

Although this show does not provide specific tax, legal, or financial advice, you can engage Devin or John through their individual firms.

📍Contact Devin's team at https://carrolladvisory.co/podcast1

📍Contact John's team at https://www.rossandshoalmire.com/

If you're thinking, "I love the Big Picture Retirement podcast!" please consider rating and reviewing this show! This helps us support more people -- just like you -- move toward a confident retirement. Just scroll down to the "ratings and reviews" section, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode!

Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We add new content every week, and if you're not following, you'll likely miss out. Follow now!

Don't miss the Big Picture Retirement Planning Cheat Sheet. We've distilled the essential brackets, thresholds, and rules of retirement into an easy-to-digest, three-page summary. https://www.carrolladvisory.com/pl/2148282517

Want to ask Devin or John your question? Just visit https://www.bigpictureretirement.com/ and click on the "Ask A Question" menu selection.