Tax-Smart Retirement Investing with Mark Struthers

Host Mark Struthers, CFA®, CFP®, provides educational guidance on retirement planning, tax-smart investing, and the financial decisions that shape life before and after retirement.

Tax-Smart Retirement Investing with Mark Struthers is a education podcast hosted by Mark Struthers CFA, CFP®, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mark Struthers CFA, CFP® hosts Tax-Smart Retirement Investing with Mark Struthers, a education show with 48 episodes published.

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  Episode #49

  A Year-End Reset: Protecting Health, Judgment, and Retirement Decisions

  Jan 2, 202620 minS0

  <p>The holidays often bring more than celebration. Shorter days, disrupted routines, family obligations, and year-end financial noise can quietly drain energy and cloud judgment. Many people don’t realize how much stress and poor sleep influence their decision-making, especially when it comes to retirement.</p> <p>In this episode, Certified Retirement Counselor Mark Struthers explores how protecting basic health habits during the busiest time of the year can support clearer thinking and better financial outcomes. Rather than chasing perfection, Mark focuses on simple ways to reduce reactivity and preserve judgment when it matters most.</p> <p>Listen in to he...

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  Episode #48

  Naughty or Nice?: A Holiday Checkup for Your Retirement Plan

  Dec 19, 202526 minS0

  <p>Many people quietly wonder if they’re doing retirement “right,” especially around the holidays. So in this episode, Certified Retirement Counselor Mark Struthers puts a seasonal spin on some of the most common retirement behaviors he sees every day. Using a “naughty or nice” framework, Mark explains why certain choices—like holding too much cash, blindly following rules of thumb, or chasing the latest hot investment—can quietly undermine long-term outcomes. </p> <p>Listen in to hear how small shifts toward intentional decision-making can reduce anxiety, improve predictability, and help you move more of your retirement choices onto the "nice" list. You...

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  Episode #47

  Don’t Let FOMO Destroy Your Nest Egg: NVIDIA, Concentration Risk, and Retirement

  Dec 5, 202521 minS0

  <p>Strong earnings from Nvidia have dominated headlines, and with it comes a familiar emotional tug for many investors: FOMO (the fear of missing out). For retirees and near-retirees, moments like these can create unnecessary stress and confusion about whether to chase big winners or stay the course with a long-term plan.</p> <p>In this episode, Certified Retirement Counselor Mark Struthers breaks down Nvidia’s latest earnings report, the concentration risk highlighted in Charlie Wells’ Bloomberg article, and why emotional reactions like FOMO are normal but often unhelpful when you’re building or protecting your retirement portfolio. Mark shares practi...

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  Episode #46

  Travel in Retirement: Smart Strategies for Cost, Comfort, and Connection

  Nov 14, 202555 minS0

  <p>Retirement is your time to explore, but meaningful travel takes more than just picking a destination. It’s about creating experiences that align with your values, health, and financial goals.</p> <p>In this episode, Certified Retirement Counselor Mark Struthers talks with veteran travel journalist Megan Padilla about how to plan trips that are memorable, manageable, and meaningful. With 25 years of travel writing, Megan shares insider strategies for smarter travel decisions, including when to use a travel advisor, how to budget for bucket-list trips, and why “slow travel” often leads to the richest memories.</p> <p>Listen in to learn...

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  Episode #45

  Give More, Keep More: Tax-Smart Charitable Strategies for Retirees

  Oct 31, 202521 minS0

  <p>The holiday season brings out our generous spirit, but are you giving in the smartest way possible?</p> <p>In this episode, Certified Retirement Counselor Mark Struthers explains how to make your charitable giving more tax-efficient, emotionally rewarding, and financially sustainable through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).</p> <p>Mark breaks down the pros and cons of each, shares practical examples (including his famous “Pebbles Donor-Advised Fund”), and highlights how recent tax law changes, including the SALT cap increase and new charitable deduction rules, can impact your giving this year.</p> <p>Listen in to learn how you can...

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