The Withdrawal Order That Can Make or Break Your Retirement: Pension vs. Social Security vs. 401(k)
October 24, 2026
If you have a 401(k), Social Security, and a pension, the order you take your retirement income could make a huge difference in how much you pay in taxes.
In this video, we break down how to strategically withdraw from your retirement accounts, when to consider claiming Social Security, and how pension income can impact your overall retirement tax strategy.
You'll learn how to avoid the Social Security tax torpedo, manage Medicare IRMAA surcharges, reduce future Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), and take advantage of the retirement tax planning "Golden Window."
We'll also walk through a real-world example showing how coordinating your 401(k), pension, Social Security, and Roth IRA could help you keep more of your hard-earned retirement savings.
The goal isn't just to pay less in taxes this year. It's to minimize unnecessary taxes throughout your entire retirement.
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