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What actually happens when you retire with $3 million in traditional retirement accounts?

In this episode, I walk through the real numbers behind Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) starting at age 73—and why having a large IRA or 401(k) can quietly turn into a tax and Medicare premium problem if you don’t plan ahead.

You’ll learn:

What a $3M portfolio forces you to withdraw in your first RMD year
How RMDs stack with Social Security, pensions, and dividends
Why many retirees end up in higher tax brackets than they expected
How RMD income can trigger IRMAA Medicare surcharges years later
The surviving spouse tax trap almost no one sees coming
What proactive tax planning (like Roth conversions) can still do—before it’s too late

The biggest threat to a well-funded retirement isn’t market loss—it’s government-mandated income taxed on their schedule, not yours.

I’m Adam Olson, a CFP®. I used my 14 years of experience to create the Red Zone Retirement Planning Process, so that your retirement feels like a Saturday every day.

If you want help optimizing your own retirement plan, click the link to fill out the questionnaire and I’ll send you a personalized video showing exactly how this applies to your situation.

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The $3M Retirement Tax Trap: RMDs, IRMAA, and the Hidden IRS Schedule