Are real estate investment trust (REIT) ETFs a good way for Leon to begin investing in real estate? Can AI Seth stay retired at age 52, and should he do Roth conversions? Jenn in Ohio wants the fellas to be brutally honest about whether she should move with work, take a break, or retire now. And "George and Weezy" are in their mid-50s - can they "move on up" to a deluxe retirement lifestyle in 2026, or even earlier? That’s all today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 499 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Access free financial resources and the episode transcript: https://bit.ly/ymyw-499

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00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast

00:47 - Are REIT ETFs a Good Way to Get Into Real Estate Investing? (Leon, Chicago - voice)

09:15 - Watch Steps to Financial Success: Grow Your Wealth at Any Age on YMYW TV, Download the Guide to Growing Your Wealth

09:49 - Can AI Seth Stay Retired at Age 52? Should He Do Roth Conversions? (Montana, voice)

16:41 - Move With Work, Take a Break, or Retire Now? Be Brutally Honest (Jenn, OH)

21:23 - Calculate Your Financial Blueprint, Schedule a Financial Assessment - both free!

22:02 - Deferred Comp: Can “George and Weezy” Retire in 2026 or Earlier? (IL)

33:18 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYW Podcast