Retirement & FIRE YouTubers

@evenbetterretirement · 58.6K subscribers · $1.3K–$2.3K / integration

Even Better Retirement is hosted by Bismarck, North Dakota-based retirement planner Benjamin Brandt, CFP®, RICP®, focused on helping retirees spend more and pay less tax. Recent videos cover Roth conversions, Social Security and pension claiming, IRA and IRS penalty rules, gifting to children tax-efficiently, cash versus investing, and "can I retire" case studies for $2M+ households. Several uploads target Gen X retirees and retirement lifestyle stages.

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@joekuhnlovesretirement · 126K subscribers · $500–$1K / integration

Joe Kuhn retired at 54 from a career in engineering and management and shares his transition to retirement. Recent uploads cover retirement lessons and mistakes, planning for a market crash, gold and silver in a retirement portfolio, CFP fees, retirement happiness, couples' retirement conversations, a 5,200-mile road trip and what he earns from YouTube.

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@ericatthepeakfp · 85K subscribers · $500–$1.3K / integration

Eric at The PeakFP is a Canoga Park, CA-based Certified Financial Planner and Retirement Income Certified Professional posting two retirement videos a week. Recent uploads cover Roth conversions, RMDs, IRMAA, Social Security claiming ages, the 4% rule, market-crash spending and live 'Ask a CFP' Q&A sessions. The channel invites viewers to book a free call with his firm.

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@azulwells · 425K subscribers · $250 / short

Azul, a recently retired financial adviser with 20+ years of experience, helps people prepare financially and mentally for retirement. Recent uploads cover Social Security changes, investing and market crashes, money rules, retirement planning after 50 and spending in retirement, and the channel promotes a free newsletter and a four-week retirement plan.

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@peakretirementplanninginc. · 307K subscribers · $250–$500 / integration

Joe F. Schmitz Jr. is a Columbus, OH-based Certified Financial Planner and founder of Peak Retirement Planning, Inc., covering tax and pension planning for retirees with $1M+ saved. Recent uploads address Roth conversions, RMDs, pension decisions, retirement case studies, tax strategies and investing in retirement, including a segment from the NYSE.

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@yourfinancialekg · 37.7K subscribers · $250 / short

Drew Blackston, CRC®, founder of Pearl Wealth Group and creator of the Your Financial EKG retirement planning system, makes retirement income planning videos. Recent uploads are "can I retire with $X" scenarios ($100K to $600K saved), Social Security claiming-age decisions, running out of money in retirement, and market-risk shorts. The channel description invites viewers to book a virtual retirement consultation.

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@jamesconole-cfp · 216K subscribers · $250 / short

James Conole, CFP, is the Austin, Texas-based founder of Root Financial and makes retirement planning videos for people nearing or in retirement. Topics include Roth conversions, Social Security timing and taxes, RMDs, withdrawal strategies, the 4% rule, pension vs lump sum and where to keep cash. Formats include long-form explainers, ratings of retirement purchases and strategies, and shorts linking to his firm.

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