10 Things You MUST Do If You’re Retiring With a Pension
9.6K views · Jan 6, 2026 · Education
Comments · 41
@kbots · 8 months ago
Great Advice, I've been retired for 5 years with a small pension and have been been working on all the aspects except #9 - I'll need to investigate that further. I'm not planning to take SS till 67-ish or FRA for me. - Cheers
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@reidnorris6202 · 8 months ago
Hi Mom! Joe does such a great job with his videos/advice. So cool you get to come along side him in his journey!
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@lianel2401 · 8 months ago
Thank you so much, Joe. My friend just told me about your YouTube channel yesterday. I'm in that situation where I retired younger, have a pension and not sure when to collect social security, so your videos are very helpful. Thank you again! God bless you and your family.
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@rickynorris1694 · 8 months ago
Seems like it would make more sense to take SS at age 62 if you have a good pension to reduce your tax liability. That's my plan. Retiring at 55 in September with a NC government pension with premium free coverage. I am debt free too.😊
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@vernshird711 · 8 months ago
Referenced your "2% club" book in my monthly linkedin financial blog.
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@ktownkid5542 · 8 months ago
Joe,<br>Thank you for another great video.<br>P.S. Mom is adorable.<br>2% Club member.
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@davidcoleman5592 · 8 months ago
Greetings Joe, just finished reading The 2% Club. Well done! We are about 10 months in with PRP. So far no complaints.😎<br>Happy New Year!
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@nancydrew2450 · 7 months ago
Great advice and appreciate your common sense approach to tackling financial decisions that can be confusing
@djcoolrule · 8 months ago
That is why I will be taking my social security at 62. Having a career in the military and the DoD civilian sector make this an easy decision.
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@irpain8617 · 8 months ago
I took a lump sum pension but knowing that I purchased Long-term Care Insurance in my early 40's with a 10 year premium rider. It was paid in full after 10 years. Protecting those assets from the greatest threat was absolutely necessary. I know there are several ways to accomplish this and for some it's self insure but I like to think with the extensive coverage I was able to get takes the financial issue off the table and makes it the best care issue.
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@Kirkgsda1 · 8 months ago
Regarding your early comments mention of your mom reading all the comments. Watch out for the cougar crossing Joe. 😂 Mom don’t worry about any negative comments as there will always be some people that are only here to hate on those doing well; you should be proud of your son.
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@KimCampbell-k6v · 4 months ago
Thank you Joe for the awesome video. My work will cover my advantage when I retire, so will I have IRMMA problem?
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