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Escape The Clock: How to Become Financially Free and Have the Option Not to Work

Daniel C. Rodgers
Financial Independence
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Passive Income
Financial Freedom
Financial Planning
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Behavioral Finance
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Join me, Daniel C. Rodgers, WMCP® and author of the award-winning book Escape The Clock, as I break down the tactics you need to take control of your finances and achieve financial independence.

These 40-minute episodes deliver bite-size, easy-to-understand strategies to get the most out of your money, giving you the option not to work, on your terms.

For the book, the planner, and more free resou... more

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Daniel C. Rodgers
Host of Escape the Clock, author and money strategy educator focusing on financial independence and practical planning.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Dan is such a great host

    In every episode, Dan comes armed with facts, figures, and statistics! He clearly does his research before speaking to any topic! He is so knowledgeable and gives great tips and insight in each episode!

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    5
    brillantbabe
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Host!

    Knowledgeable host and great conversation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cameron Tope
    United States2 months ago
  • Great!

    Great host. Great podcast! We discussed The Strategic Human Firewall™ and how to appreciate the value security has in our businesses and lives. Tune in for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Security Conscious Dad
    United States4 months ago
  • Great host

    Daniel is a great host and did considerable due diligence on my book before we talked. I highly recommend Escape the Clock.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caat1002
    Canada7 months ago
  • Amazing podcast on Financial freedom

    This podcast is very informative when it comes to steps needed to attain financial freedom. Would definitely recommend listening to this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cosmos Dar
    United States10 months ago

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Life-changing yet approachable insights: Daniel's episodes are bite-sized and easy to follow, packed with actionable steps toward financial freedom; Lane Kawaoka added valuable real estate investing insights.
Great host. Great podcast! We discussed The Strategic Human Firewall™ and how to appreciate the value security has in our businesses and lives. Tune in for more!
Amazing podcast on Financial freedom This podcast is very informative when it comes to steps needed to attain financial freedom. Would definitely recommend listening to this!
Great host,Daniel is a great host and did considerable due diligence on my book before we talked. I highly recommend Escape the Clock.

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Q: How should someone think about Roth conversions and timing to avoid stepping into higher brackets later?
A practical approach is to convert up to the top of your current or projected future marginal tax bracket, ensuring you don't trigger higher brackets later; doing this over several years helps manage the tax hit and preserve growth potential.
Divorce the IRS: Defusing the Tax Time Bombs Hidden in Your Freedom Plan with Jimmy Miller
Q: What is the most important tax planning opportunity FIRE-focused individuals are missing, and how should they start addressing it today?
The key opportunity is saving enough in a non-qualified account and using tax-free bucket strategies such as Roth conversions gradually, complemented by a non-qualified balance and smart withdrawal sequencing to minimize tax drag over time.
Divorce the IRS: Defusing the Tax Time Bombs Hidden in Your Freedom Plan with Jimmy Miller
Q: Could you explain the eight tax time bombs and why people are often blindsided by them in retirement?
Jimmy Miller outlines eight hidden threats in traditional retirement plans, starting with RMDs and continuing with considerations around non-qualified accounts, Roth conversions, geographic arbitrage, and estate planning, all of which can dramatically increase tax exposure if not planned for in advance.
The Insider's Edge: How Wall Street Actually Trades and What Retail Investors Can Learn from It with Scott Curry
Q: How do you suggest retail traders approach options without getting burned by implied volatility and theta decay?
Focus on multi-leg option strategies to hedge risk, understand the pricing dynamics of implied move, and consider selling options to collect premiums while protecting downside with hedges.
The Insider's Edge: How Wall Street Actually Trades and What Retail Investors Can Learn from It with Scott Curry
Q: What would you advise a listener who is not a professional and wants to start applying these insights today?
Begin with accessible education and a clear plan, then leverage structured resources like his YouTube channel and a comprehensive options course to build foundational knowledge before attempting complex trades.

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