Real-Life Retirement Spending, Phased Retirement, and Housing's Impact on Net Worth
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Real-Life Retirement Spending, Phased Retirement, and Housing's Impact on Net Worth

E46 • Nov 18, 2024 • 9 mins

In episode 46 of Financial Conditioning, Simon Karmarkar dives into the 4 percent rule and real-life retirement spending, offering insights into protecting against market downturns with a phased retirement approach. Christine Benz joins to discuss housing and retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of finding purpose and meaning beyond finances. The episode explores the 25x rule for retirement savings and strategies for managing liquidity and cash flow in retirement. Simon highlights the impact of housing on net worth and retirement planning, concluding with thoughtful reflections to guide listeners on their retirement journey.

Key Points

  • Real-life spending in retirement varies significantly, requiring different financial strategies for different stages of life.
  • Maintaining 5 to 8 years of planned withdrawals in cash and high-quality bonds can protect against market downturns early in retirement.
  • Achieving financial independence involves not just a high net worth but also sufficient cash flow and liquidity to adapt to life's changes.
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