Money Matters by Allworth Financial

Can You "Die with Zero?" | Spending Down Multi-Million Portfolios

October 3, 2026·45 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Can you truly "Die with Zero" when you’ve built a multi-million-dollar portfolio? On this episode of Money Matters, Scott and Pat dive into real-world retirement scenarios covering aggressive tax strategies, spend-down plans, and smart estate transfers. In this episode, Scott and Pat cover: The "Die with Zero" Strategy: A 49-year-old entrepreneur with $5.5M in savings wants to know how to safely spend down assets without jeopardizing long-term security. Solo 401(k)s & Roth Conversions: Navigating tax-efficient withdrawals alongside non-qualified brokerage assets and ongoing business income. The Short-Term Rental Tax Trap: Can buying an Airbnb offset Roth conversions via bonus depreciation? Estate Planning & 529 Strategies: Partner Advisor Mark Shone joins to discuss IRA distributions, tax-efficient legacy planning, and funding 529 plans for grandchildren.   Join Money Matters:  Get your most pressing financial questions answered by Allworth's co-founders Scott Hanson and Pat McClain. Call 833-99-WORTH. Or ask a question by clicking here.  You can also be on the air by emailing Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com. Download and rate our podcast here.

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