Pay off the mortgage with your nest egg?

You don't want a mortgage in retirement, but will you have enough leftover if you drain your investments? I'll walk you through a simple process to determine if it's the right decision for you. To do that, we need some key numbers and the right questions to ask. Hear a real-life example that may be similar to your situation. With these tools, you'll create a plan to pay off the mortgage and still have the income you need for retirement.

What is Plan Your Kaiser Retirement | Pension & 401k Planning for California Healthcare Workers?

Plan Your Kaiser Retirement is the podcast for Kaiser Permanente employees in California who want clarity and confidence about retiring. Each episode breaks down your Kaiser pension options, 401(k) strategies, Social Security timing, Medicare, and California taxes—in plain English—so you can answer “When can I retire?” and turn your savings into a reliable monthly paycheck.

Whether you’re in your 40s planning ahead or in your 50s preparing to exit, you’ll learn how to coordinate pension + Social Security, use the Roth window (59½–70), avoid IRMAA surprises, and choose benefits with confidence. Hosted by Sacramento-based financial advisor Bereket Kelile, with deep family ties to Kaiser, this show is built for healthcare professionals who want a clear plan—not generic advice.

Retire with clarity. Retire on purpose.