How to Pay Yourself in Retirement: A Step-by-Step Guide
Description
Making the leap from accumulating wealth to spending it in retirement isn’t just a financial shift—it’s a psychological one. In this episode of Retirement Done Right, David and Pat explore what it takes to confidently transition from earning a paycheck to drawing income from your savings.
You’ll learn:
- The Mindset Shift: Why so many retirees struggle to spend—and how to break free from that scarcity mentality.
- Stable vs. Variable Income: How to cover your essential expenses with predictable sources like Social Security and pensions, so market volatility doesn’t derail your lifestyle.
- Tax-Smart Withdrawal Strategies: Discover how to sequence withdrawals from taxable, tax-deferred, and Roth accounts to minimize taxes, IRMAA surcharges, and Social Security taxation.
- The Bucket Strategy: David explains how dividing your assets into short-term, medium-term, and long-term buckets can provide stability, growth, and peace of mind.
- Dynamic Spending Models: Learn how spending naturally evolves through the "Go-Go," "Slow-Go," and "No-Go" years of retirement—and why flexibility is key to a sustainable plan.
Whether you’re on the cusp of retirement or already in it, this episode will help you make the most of what you’ve saved, without the fear of running out.
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The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status, or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisor.
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