Big Picture Retirement®

Big Picture Retirement®

Devin Carroll, CFP® & John Ross, JD

Episodes 306
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (545)
Since Jan 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
53%
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Planning for, or already enjoying, your retirement? This is the show for you. The success of your retirement hinges on how well you connect the dots between legal, tax, and financial planning. Join your hosts John Ross, JD and Devin Carroll, CFP® as they dig beneath the surface to help you gain the confidence and clarity needed to navigate your retirement journey successfully.

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Recent Episodes

The Gift Tax Loophole Congress Wants to Close

Jun 08, 2026 26m

Although this show does not provide specific tax, legal, or financial advice, you can engage Devin or John through their individual firms. 📍Contact Devin's team at…

How to Get a Full Step-Up in Basis (Even If You Don't Live in a Community Property State)

Jun 02, 2026 32m

Although this show does not provide specific tax, legal, or financial advice, you can engage Devin or John through their individual firms. 📍Contact Devin's team at…

The Social Security Earnings Limit May Be Eliminated

May 11, 2026 25m

Although this show does not provide specific tax, legal, or financial advice, you can engage Devin or John through their individual firms. 📍Contact Devin's team at…

What 75 Year Old Retirees Regret Most

May 04, 2026 25m

Although this show does not provide specific tax, legal, or financial advice, you can engage Devin or John through their individual firms. 📍Contact Devin's team at…

Inbox Question | Leveraged ETFs for Supercharging Retirement Savings

Apr 23, 2026 5m

Kevin asks about using leveraged ETFs (2x and 3x return) for his retirement savings. LEverage Although this show does not provide specific tax, legal, or financial advice, you can engage Devin or…

Inbox Question | QCD from a Workplace Retirement Plan

Apr 16, 2026 4m

Ann asks about making qualified charitable distributions from her 457 plan. Although this show does not provide specific tax, legal, or financial advice, you can engage Devin or John through their…

You're Probably Looking at the Wrong Estate Tax

Apr 06, 2026 31m

Unless you're listening to this while flying in your own Gulfstream, federal estate taxes probably aren't something you need to worry about. In 2026, they only apply to estates over $15 million, or…

Inbox Question | Should I Use A Spendthrift Trust?

Apr 02, 2026 7m

A listener asks about a spendthrift trust for his adult "airhead" granddaughter. Although this show does not provide specific tax, legal, or financial advice, you can engage Devin or John through…

How Your AI Data Could Be Used Against You

Mar 23, 2026 28m

More people are using AI tools every day to ask questions, solve problems, and even talk through personal decisions. But many users make one dangerous assumption: that their conversations are…

Should a Blood Test Shape Your Retirement Plan?

Mar 16, 2026 31m

Advances in predictive medicine are starting to raise a fascinating question: what if we could estimate our longevity with much greater accuracy? New blood tests and biomarkers are being developed…

Why Recency Bias Is Dangerous for Today's Retirees

Mar 09, 2026 36m

Most people assume the future will look like the recent past. That's called recency bias, and it can quietly wreck a retirement plan. If the market has been strong for years, investors start…

Five Retirement Loose Ends You Can't Ignore

Feb 16, 2026 29m

Saving for retirement is only half the job. In this episode, we discuss the five financial loose ends that can quietly drain retirement income and why addressing them early creates flexibility and…

Planning for Single Retirees — Part 4: Long-Term Care, Incapacity, and Estate Planning

Feb 09, 2026 1h 10m

In this last episode of our Planning for Single Retirees series, we tackle the part of retirement planning that matters most when you don't have a built-in safety net: what happens if you can't…

Planning for Single Retirees — Part 3: Tax Planning and Roth Conversions

Feb 02, 2026 32m

The tax planning process doesn't change for single retirees—but the margin for error does. In this episode, we explain why taxes behave differently when there's only one tax bracket, no spousal…

Planning for Single Retirees — Part 2: Social Security Claiming Decisions

Jan 26, 2026 33m

For single retirees, Social Security isn't just another filing decision. It's the foundation of the entire retirement income plan. In this episode, we explain why claiming decisions matter more when…

Planning for Single Retirees — Part 1: Why Retirement Is Different When You're Solo

Jan 19, 2026 31m

Most retirement advice is designed for married couples. But planning for retirement when you're single comes with a very different set of risks and decisions. In this first episode of a five-part…

7 Keys to a More Financially Stable Retirement

Jan 05, 2026 36m

For many people, retirement feels less like a reward and more like a financial cliff. In this episode, we break down seven key factors that lead to a more financially stable retirement. You'll learn…

How to Buy or Sell a Business the Right Way

Dec 15, 2025 47m

Selling a business isn't just about finding a buyer and shaking hands on the terms — it's about choosing the right structure. In this episode, we break down stock sales, asset sales, common tax…

Inbox Question | Should Advisors Provide Client References

Dec 11, 2025 12m

Frank is interviewing financial advisors and asks whether it is reasonable to expect them to share client names as references. Although this show does not provide specific tax, legal, or financial…

The Federal Income Tax: Coming to an End?

Dec 08, 2025 31m

In this episode, we break down the headlines about eliminating the federal income tax, $2,000 tariff-funded checks, and "no taxes below $150,000." We look at the math, the Supreme Court challenges,…

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