Wes Moss is on a mission: help at least 1 million Americans of any age retire sooner and find joy along the way. A seasoned finance professional, best-selling author, broadcaster, and teacher, Wes has done extensive research on the habits of the happiest retirees. On this podcast, Wes shares key lifestyle and money habits you can implement now to prepare for a secure future while not depriving yourself of happiness in the present. In addition to leveraging his 20+ years of knowledge as an investment advisor, Wes brings in guests and specialists to teach you how to set and work towards your financial and lifestyle objectives. Refreshingly-free of mind-numbing financial jargon and unrealistic money goals, Retire Sooner with Wes Moss gives listeners the tools on how to retire sooner in the real world.
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Wes Moss is on a mission: help at least 1 million Americans of any age retire sooner and find joy along the way. A seasoned finance professional, best-selling author, broadcaster, and teacher, Wes has done extensive research on the habits of the happiest retirees. On this podcast, Wes shares key lifestyle and money habits you can implement now to prepare for a secure future while not depriving yourself of happiness in the present. In addition to leveraging his 20+ years of knowledge as an investment advisor, Wes brings in guests and specialists to teach you how to set and work towards your financial and lifestyle objectives. Refreshingly-free of mind-numbing financial jargon and unrealistic money goals, Retire Sooner with Wes Moss gives listeners the tools on how to retire sooner in the real world.
Keys to Early Retirement: Rule 72(t), New Research, Investing Insights, and Lasting Happiness
Retire Sooner with Wes Moss
46 minutes
4 months ago
Keys to Early Retirement: Rule 72(t), New Research, Investing Insights, and Lasting Happiness
Dreaming about retiring early, but worried you’ll never have enough? On this episode of Retire Sooner with Wes Moss, Wes and Christa DiBiase break down powerful strategies and mindset shifts that could help folks retire sooner and happier, including:
• Tap Your IRA Early—Penalty-Free: Learn how Rule 72(t) and SEPPs can sometimes unlock your IRA before many expect and how that might help customize an early retirement plan.
• Rule of 55 vs. Rule 72(t): Compare two powerful early withdrawal strategies and discover which one could work for your retirement timeline.
• Smart Rollover and Roth Moves: Wes tackles listener questions on IRAs, dry powder strategy, and recovering from past investing mistakes.
• S&P 500 or Total Market Index? Find out which fund could fit your growth goals—and why broad diversification is often a winning strategy.
• The Real Source of Retirement Happiness: New research reveals it’s not just money—core pursuits like travel, hobbies, and connection can fuel lasting joy.
• Annuities & Life Insurance—Worth It? Explore the pros, cons, and ideal timing for annuities and whole life policies in your retirement plan.
Let years of retirement planning, actionable anecdotes, relatable listener questions, and eye-opening research fine-tune your investment and happiness game plan.
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Retire Sooner with Wes Moss
Wes Moss is on a mission: help at least 1 million Americans of any age retire sooner and find joy along the way. A seasoned finance professional, best-selling author, broadcaster, and teacher, Wes has done extensive research on the habits of the happiest retirees. On this podcast, Wes shares key lifestyle and money habits you can implement now to prepare for a secure future while not depriving yourself of happiness in the present. In addition to leveraging his 20+ years of knowledge as an investment advisor, Wes brings in guests and specialists to teach you how to set and work towards your financial and lifestyle objectives. Refreshingly-free of mind-numbing financial jargon and unrealistic money goals, Retire Sooner with Wes Moss gives listeners the tools on how to retire sooner in the real world.