Claiming your retirement income in the wrong order can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime. In this episode, Adam Olson, CFP®, breaks down the optimal sequence for pulling from your 401(k), starting your pension, and claiming Social Security — and why the order you choose dramatically impacts your taxes, income, and long-term security.
Most retirees make the same avoidable mistakes:
• Taking Social Security too early
• Delaying 401(k) withdrawals until it triggers huge RMDs
• Starting pension income before planning tax brackets
• Stacking income sources at the worst possible times
Using real client examples, Adam explains:
Why 401(k) first often delivers massive tax savings
When to turn on pension income for maximum stability
How delaying Social Security to age 70 unlocks the most lifetime value
How proper sequencing protects against longevity risk, tax shock, and market volatility
Why strategic timing—not just savings—determines retirement success
This episode gives you the framework to coordinate all three income sources so you get more lifetime income, pay less in taxes, and retire with far more confidence.
🎧 Listen now to learn the exact order to claim your 401(k), pension, and Social Security for maximum lifetime benefit.
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