Ethan Meikle

Washington State Retirement Planning

Education EN ↓ 53 episodes

Welcome to The Washington State Retirement Planning Podcast – the ultimate podcast designed to demystify and optimize your Washington retirement journey! Our seasoned experts will break down complex topics into digestible, actionable insights. From TRS & PERS Pensions to DCP, 403b, Social Security, and beyond, we cover it all. With engaging interviews, real-life success stories, and Q&A sessions, this podcast is your go-to resource for a secure retirement. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of your benefits, so you can make well-informed decisions. Want More? Visit WATRSPERS.com

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Ethan Meikle

Episodes

EP 3 - TRS & PERS Plan 3 Simplified 12.12.2023 13:56

The focus of this episode is on understanding the Plan 3 retirement system for Washington state employees. The podcast sheds light on the two parts of Plan 3: the Defined Benefit Plan and the Defined Contribution, with particular emphasis on their operation and future expectations. The discussion also covers contribution rates, the full benefit age, and potential downsides of the plan. Lastly, the...

EP 2 - How TRS & PERS Plan 2 Work In Washington 28.11.2023 10:01

In this episode of the Washington State Retirement Planning podcast, host Ethan Meikle breaks down the Plan 2 pension for Washington state employees in the TRS and PERS systems. He discusses in detail how the pension system works, including how to calculate the benefit formula, vesting requirements, and the age at which pension benefits can be accessed. He explains that Plan Two provides a 2% incr...

EP 1 - Welcome To The Washington State Retirement Planning Podcast 27.11.2023 9:03

Welcome to episode 1 of the Washington State Retirement Planning Podcast. In this episode, we share our background, the story of why we decided to start this podcast, and our own firm. We also share our ultimate goal of helping Washington state employees retire early and reduce their lifetime tax bill by promoting education on your unique benefits. ⁠⁠Free Washington Retirement Planning Community⁠⁠...