$100K Salary vs $100K Retirement: Same Money, Wildly Different Taxes

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Same “income”… totally different tax outcome. 🤯
In this video, Dave breaks down why retirement cash flow can be taxed way differently than working wages—and how that changes the retirement number most people aim for.

✔️ What you’ll learn (plain English):
✔️ Why payroll taxes (FICA) often disappear in retirement
✔️ Why part of Social Security can be “less visible” for taxes
✔️ How deductions + brackets can shift your effective tax rate
✔️ Why mixing account types can give you more control year by year

💬 Comment prompts (pick one):

Do you assume you need the SAME income in retirement… or LESS?

Which worries you more: TAXES or HEALTHCARE?

Would you rather pay a little more tax NOW to avoid a tax surprise LATER?

👉 If you want the follow-up, comment EXAMPLES and your age range: Under 40 / 40–55 / 55+.

Educational Disclaimer:
This content is for education and general information only. It is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax rules vary by person and can change. Consider speaking with a qualified professional for your situation.

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