The 2% Club - Joe Schmitz #6378

In this episode, Kerry Lutz sits down with retirement expert Joe Schmitz, who introduces his niche client segment he calls the "2% Club", and reveals the hidden rules his top clients follow — retirees who have both a pension and $1 million or more in savings. The name reflects the intersection of fewer than 20% of retirees holding pensions and fewer than 10% reaching millionaire status. Typical members include retired military, federal and state employees, police officers, and firefighters. Schmitz explores the unique planning challenges this cohort faces, from pressures on public pension systems due to increased life expectancy to concerns about pension solvency. He highlights practical strategies such as electing lump-sum pension payouts when available and tax-aware planning. He also provides insights into the mindset of his clients, describing them as diligent, frugal savers often hesitant to increase spending, and points listeners to additional resources including PeakRetirementPlanning.com, his book Midwestern Millionaire, and other related tax-planning tools. This discussion offers valuable guidance for high-net-worth retirees and those approaching retirement who want to protect their savings and make informed decisions in a changing financial landscape. Find Joe here: Find Kerry here : and here: Kerry's New Book " The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget" is out now on Amazon! Get your copy here: " The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster" is a Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here:

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The 2% Club - Joe Schmitz #6378 is an episode from Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival Network by 8910 LLC.

This episode is 09:11 long.

This episode was published on Mar 18, 2026.

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