Whenever you're ready, we can help you in one of two ways: Take our free financial health assessment: https://www.foxhillwealth.com/financial-health-quiz Join us in our free Wealth Wisdom Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/wealth-wisdom-collective DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, tax, or legal advice. Past market performance is not a guarantee of future results. Always consult with a financial professional before making investment decisions. Follow along at: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fox-hill-wealth 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxhillwealth 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FoxHillWealthManagement   Confused about retirement accounts? Wondering whether you should open a Roth IRA, stick with your 401(k), or finally try that backdoor Roth strategy everyone’s talking about?    We’re breaking down exactly how each one works, who they’re for, and how to use them to build tax-free wealth for the long haul.   We’re also catching up on the latest market moves — from mortgage rate drops and the Fed’s next decision, to meme stocks making another wild comeback and why Netflix just took a $619 million hit.Bill had some video issues during the recording, but he stayed on and kept the insights coming.   If you’ve ever felt lost navigating retirement planning (or just want to make sure you’re not leaving money on the table), this episode’s for you.   We get into: 💰 What makes IRAs, Roth IRAs, and 401(k)s different — and how to pick the right one for you 🔄 How to do a backdoor Roth conversion the smart way (without triggering the pro-rata rule) 💼 The “mega” backdoor Roth strategy and how high earners can shelter even more 📊 Why having both IRA and Roth IRA money can help manage taxes in retirement 🏦 Mortgage rate drops, government shutdown delays, and what they mean for investors 🍩 Beyond Meat, Krispy Kreme, and why chasing meme stocks rarely pays off 🎬 Netflix’s $619M tax hit — and why the team still believes in the stock 🥇 Gold’s pullback and how to rebalance without panic Timestamps:  00:38 Entrepreneurial Insights and Business Pivots 02:52 Golfing Adventures and Local Courses 04:33 Secrets of IRAs and Roth IRAs 05:02 Weekly Financial News and Market Updates 06:54 Mortgage Rates and Home Affordability 11:40 Government Shutdown and Economic Impact 16:10 Meme Stocks and Investment Strategies 18:31 Gold Investments and Portfolio Management 21:13 Understanding IRAs and Roth IRAs 24:07 The Importance of Investment Choices 24:53 Understanding Roth and Traditional IRAs 25:40 Roth IRA Withdrawal Rules 26:37 Consolidating 401(k) Accounts 27:59 Contribution Limits and Income Restrictions 32:04 Backdoor Roth IRA Conversion 37:09 Mega Backdoor Roth Strategy 42:54 Netflix Stock Analysis