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Episode 147
In this episode, we'll examine how to retire before taking Social Security. This is an ideal strategy for many to maximize Social Security retirement benefits.
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Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
RBS 146: Why Dave Ramsey's 8% Retirement Withdrawal Is So Dangerous (Hint: Sequence of Returns Risk)
Episode 146
This is a follow-up to my episode on Dave Ramsey's belief that retirees can start with an 8% withdrawal rate, adjust the amount each year by inflation, and be perfectly fine in retirement. The proble…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
RBS 145: 3 Simple Ways to Invest All of Your Money After You Retire
Episode 145
Target date retirement funds are a simple solution to save for retirement. But what about once you retire? Are there single-fund solutions you can use for all of your investments once you retire?
This…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
RBS 144: Remembering Charlie Munger (1924-2023)
Episode 144
With the passing of Charlie Munger at the age of 99, I thought it appropriate to share 5 things I've learned from him over the years.
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Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
RBS 143: How to Create Walk-Through Videos of Your Finances For Your Spouse
Episode 143
In many couples, one person handles the money and the other thinks as little as possible about it. That's certainly true with my wife.
To help her, should I pass away, I created what I call the Blue B…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
RBS 142: 7 Timeless Investing Principles That Never Change
Episode 142
Change is everywhere: AI, the climate, interest rates, global conflict, and inflation, to name a few. So often, investors try to predict where all this craziness will take us so they can position the…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
RBS 141: The New IRA Gift Annuity--Make A Charitable Contribution & Get A Lifetime Fixed Annuity All In One
Episode 141
The new Secure Act 2.0 introduced the IRA Gift Annuity starting this year. It allows you to make a one-time charitable contribution out of an IRA for as much as $50,000 and get monthly income for lif…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
RBS 140: How Does Your Investment Advisor Compare To A 3-Fund Portfolio
Episode 140
So you've been using an investment advisor to manage your investments. They have your money in 10, 15, 20 or even more funds! And you start to wonder just how the performance of this absurd portfolio…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
RBS 139: Flexible Spending and Early Retirement: A Perfect Match or Just a Myth?
Episode 139
Can one retire early if they have the ability to significantly cut back on discretionary spending during retirement if they must? A recent article on the MadFientist blog claims that following a Disc…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
RBS 138: At What Age Should You Claim Social Security? Longevity vs Actuarial Method
Episode 138
When should you claim Social Security? It's an important question. One study found that retirees have lost $3.4 trillion because they started taking Social Security too early. In this episode we'll l…
Published on 7 months ago