Ep. 37 – 3 flexible retirement withdrawal strategies to maximize spending during your lifetime

Have you heard of the 4% rule?! It’s the most recognized benchmark for safe withdrawal rates in retirement. However, it lacks flexibility and often leaves retirees “under-spending,” particularly in their prime retirement years.

Think Advisor put out this article (link below) that touched on three alternatives to the 4% rule and how they can potentially increase your spending capacity over time, while also protecting downside risk (outliving your assets).

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Here are some other sources I referenced in the show:

Think Advisor article – Pros and cons of 3 retirement spending plans

Bill Bengen’s SAFEMAX, 4% Rule Study

Guyton and Klinger Decision Rules

Ep. 14 – “Retirees, Stop Underspending in your Go-Go Years”

My blog article on using Guardrails to boost retirement spending!

IRS Life Expectancy Tables

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Kevin Lao

I am the owner and lead financial planner @ IFS. We are an independent firm specializing in retirement planning. I also host The Planning for Retirement Podcast and can be found on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other streaming services. I live in Chattanooga, TN with my wife, three boys and two rescue pups. I love to travel, play golf and smoke (and eat) meats.