Dana Troske Financial Advisor

Here’s to the hard work behind every success story. Hope you’re enjoying a restful and refreshing Labor Day weekend!

Many families spend years focusing on one goal: saving for college.

But once college begins, new questions emerge around withdrawals, qualified expenses, and making the most of those education savings.

Episode 87 of Make It Personal explores the next phase of the college planning journey.

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Have you ever wondered if technology can really understand what's most important about your financial goals?

Episode 86 of Make It Personal explores the growing role of AI in financial planning and why personal priorities still matter when making important money decisions.

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Many families are balancing several financial priorities at once.

Saving for retirement, helping children through college, managing debt, and preparing for the future can feel overwhelming without a plan.

This episode of Mutual of Omaha Advisors' Make It Personal Podcast shares a meaningful conversation about helping families gain clarity and confidence when making important financial decisions.

🎙️ Watch Episode 85: https://mutualofomaha.co/4hFHH1C

Do all catch-up contributions now have to be Roth?

Episode 84 of Make It Personal clears up one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the SECURE 2.0 legislation by explaining who the new Roth catch-up contribution rules apply to—and why understanding the details can lead to better retirement and tax planning decisions.

Watch here: https://mutualofomaha.co/4wU6NhV

What if your Required Minimum Distribution is more than you actually need to spend?

Episode 83 of Make It Personal explores why RMDs are simply a withdrawal rule—not a spending rule—and how thoughtful planning can help you make more intentional retirement decisions.

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Have you ever noticed how quiet it gets when work ends?

Episode 82 of Make It Personal explores why retirement is about more than managing investments.

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What if the biggest threat to your retirement isn't the market—but an unexpected long-term care event?

Episode 81 of Make It Personal features Mutual of Omaha Advisor John Bronzema, who shares how coordinated planning helped one couple protect their retirement income, prepare for future care needs, and leave a meaningful legacy for their family.

Watch here: https://mutualofomaha.co/4vNiKEV

A big birthday shoutout to Co-Host Peter Gros, who’s been a part of the Wild Kingdom team since 1985! Celebrate Peter’s birthday with us by doing one of his favorite things — getting outside to enjoy nature!

Watch Peter on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild on NBC and classic Wild Kingdom episodes on YouTube. https://mutualofomaha.co/4gF4DO2

Think all the money in your Roth 401(k) automatically moves into a Roth IRA?

Not always.

This week's episode discusses how Roth and pre-tax dollars are tracked during a rollover, why changing investments doesn't affect the tax treatment of your money, and the important difference between a rollover and a Roth conversion.

Watch here: https://mutualofomaha.co/456kqOG