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09.01.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

Sep 1, 2026 · 35m

Summary

Wes Moss discusses the importance of retiring early to maximize healthy years, explaining sequence of return risk with examples showing how market timing impacts retirement portfolios. He answers listener questions on using rental income as bond-like diversification, prioritizing liquidity over mortgage payoff for home building, and the risks of concentrated stock holdings. Additionally, he advises on using third-party custodians for security, the drawbacks of buffered ETFs, and navigating international tax complexities for expats.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Indeed Sponsored Jobs and KeyBank Introduction and launch of 'The Retire Sooner Method' Why retiring sooner matters: longevity and health risks Listener Q: Using rental properties as bond-like assets Listener Q: Paying down mortgage vs. saving for dream home Listener Q: Buffered ETFs as bond replacements Sponsors: Schwab, AT&T, Indeed, KeyBank, Visible Sequence of Returns Risk: Impact on retirement portfolios Listener Q: Rebalancing concentrated tech stock holdings Listener Q: Advisor fraud and third-party custodians Listener Q: International investing and tax considerations Closing remarks and book promotion Sponsor: Uber Eats back-to-school essentials
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