Hawaii Retirement Show
The HI Retirement Show is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning and financial education for all of those who call Hawaii home. Hosted by Certified Financial Planner® Jason Cutitta
Jason Cutitta, CFP® - Financial Advisor– Toba Financial LLC https://www.tobawealth.com Investment Advisory Services are offered through Toba Financial LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser offering advisory services in the State of Hawaii and in other jurisdictions where exempt from registration.
Disclaimer: The opinions and statements presented on this show are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. Never make any investment or financial decisions based on information offered on this show without first consulting your financial, legal, or tax advisor. All economic and performance information mentioned on the show is historical in nature and is not indicative of any future results. All indices mentioned on the show are unmanaged and cannot be invested in directly. All information is believed to be from reliable sources however we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Lastly, all opinions expressed by Jason Cutitta, CFP® and any guests on the show are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of or are endorsed by Toba Financial.
Podcast Description
The HI Retirement Show is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning and financial education for all of those who call Hawaii home. Hosted by Certified Financial Planner® Jason Cutitta
Jason Cutitta, CFP® - Financial Advisor– Toba Financial LLC https://www.tobawealth.com Investment Advisory Services are offered through Toba Financial LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser offering advisory services in the State of Hawaii and in other jurisdictions where exempt from registration.
Disclaimer: The opinions and statements presented on this show are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. Never make any investment or financial decisions based on information offered on this show without first consulting your financial, legal, or tax advisor. All economic and performance information mentioned on the show is historical in nature and is not indicative of any future results. All indices mentioned on the show are unmanaged and cannot be invested in directly. All information is believed to be from reliable sources however we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Lastly, all opinions expressed by Jason Cutitta, CFP® and any guests on the show are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of or are endorsed by Toba Financial.
Episodes

Aug 17, 2023
Aug 17, 2023
35 min
In this Retirement Insights Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul are joined by Kaipo Crowell. Kaipo is the former Nuclear Engineering and Planning Manager at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and currently the Executive Director of Kakou Professional Development. We discuss the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, how Kaipo views retirement as just another season in life, the importance of financial planning, and having a fulfilling retirement through finding opportunities to serve others.
Featuring: Kaipo Crowell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaipo-crowell-217a44211/
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Aug 10, 2023
Aug 10, 2023
17 min
In this Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul discuss the stages of a financial life as well as the three stages of retirement. The stages of a financial life are broken-down into the accumulation, transition, and decumulation phases. This episode provides a general overview of the characteristics and things to consider during each phase.
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Aug 3, 2023
What is a 401K?
Aug 3, 2023
Aug 3, 2023
19 min
What is a 401K? In this Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul breakdown the basic characteristics of a 401K. They discuss the rise in popularity of the 401K, Roth vs Traditional, contribution limits, employer matching, vesting, distributions, RMDs, and more.
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Jul 27, 2023
TSP Investment Options
Jul 27, 2023
Jul 27, 2023
23 min
The TSP investment options. In this Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul breakdown the various funds and investment options available within the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). They provide a brief summary of the six core offerings consisting of the G-Fund, I-Fund, S-Fund, C-Fund, F-Fund, and L-Fund. They also provide some insight and consideration for the recently added TSP Mutual Fund Window.
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Jul 20, 2023
Jul 20, 2023
55 min
In this Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul are joined by Travis Agustin of Agustin Hawaii Law to breakdown the basics of Estate Planning. Travis is an Estate Planning attorney based out of Honolulu and provides our listeners with brief overview of the most common documents and considerations within an Estate Plan. Some of the Estate Planning topics covered include a Will, a Trust, an Advanced Health Care Directive, Powers of Attorney, and more.
Featuring: Travis Agustin of Agustin Hawaii Law, LLLC
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Jul 13, 2023
All About The 457 (Deferred Compensations Plan)
Jul 13, 2023
Jul 13, 2023
24 min
All about the 457. In this Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul breakdown the 457 (Deferred Compensation Plan) available to the State of Hawaii and City & County employees. The topics covered in this episode include explaining what the 457 plan is, who has access to it, why and how you should contribute, contribution limits, distribution rules at retirement, the importance of naming beneficiaries, and more.
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Jul 10, 2023
Jul 10, 2023
13 min
Q&A Episode: What Should I Do With My Old 401k? When Should I Look For Long-Term Care (LTC)?
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Jul 6, 2023
What is an Annuity?
Jul 6, 2023
Jul 6, 2023
28 min
What is an Annuity? In this Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul give a broad overview of what Annuities are. They discuss the fundamentals of annuities including how they work, the different types, the payout options, the risks & fees associated with annuities, and more.
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Jul 3, 2023
What is a Pension?
Jul 3, 2023
Jul 3, 2023
20 min
What is a Pension? In this Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul give a broad overview of what a Pension is. They discuss the history, how they work, how they are taxed, vesting, and more.
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Jun 29, 2023
All About The TSP
Jun 29, 2023
Jun 29, 2023
33 min
All About the TSP. In this Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul breakdown the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The TSP topics covered in this episode include participation, matching contributions, contribution limits, Roth vs Traditional, plan loans, vesting, distribution options at retirement, and beneficiaries.
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Jun 26, 2023
Jun 26, 2023
15 min
Q&A Episode #1: Should I Rent or Own in Retirement? Who Really Needs a Financial Advisor?
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Jun 22, 2023
What is a Roth IRA
Jun 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023
14 min
What is a Roth IRA? In our 10th Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul go over what a Roth IRA is. They discuss the tax implications, the contributions limits, who can contribute, withdrawal rules, required minimum distributions, and more.
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Jun 19, 2023
Jun 19, 2023
9 min
An introduction to the State of Hawaii Employees Retirement System (ERS). In the 9th Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul introduce the State of Hawaii Employees Retirement System and what listeners can expect from future ERS episodes.
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Jun 15, 2023
What is a Traditional IRA?
Jun 15, 2023
Jun 15, 2023
16 min
What is a Traditional IRA? In our 8th Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul go over what a Traditional IRA is. They discuss the tax implications, the contributions limits, who can contribute, withdrawal rules, required minimum distributions, and more.
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Jun 12, 2023
Jun 12, 2023
11 min
An introduction to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). In the 7th Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul introduce the Federal Employees Retirement System and what listeners can expect from future FERS episodes.
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Jun 8, 2023
What is a Mutual Fund and an ETF?
Jun 8, 2023
Jun 8, 2023
13 min
What is a Mutual Fund and an ETF? In our 6th Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul tell us what Mutual Funds and ETFs are and discuss the similarities and differences between the two.
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Jun 5, 2023
What is a Bond?
Jun 5, 2023
Jun 5, 2023
16 min
What is a Bond? In our 5th Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul tell us a little bit about what a bond is, why companies issue bonds, different types of bonds, and some of the characteristics of bonds.
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Jun 1, 2023
What is a Stock?
Jun 1, 2023
Jun 1, 2023
13 min
What is a Stock? In our 4th Episode of the HI Retirement Show, Jason and Paul tell us a little bit about what a stock is, why companies issue stocks, and briefly touch on the different types and characteristics of stocks.
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