In this eye-opening episode, Dustin and Adam tackle the fundamental flaws in traditional retirement planning that leave even wealthy retirees fearing they'll outlive their savings.
They analyze recent research showing that half of retirees worry about outliving their nest eggs, and explain why the conventional "save-and-drawdown" model creates psychological stress regardless of portfolio size. They explain why the better approach is to accumulate cash-flowing assets that provide perpetual income without depleting principal.
Whether you're just starting your investment journey or approaching retirement, this episode offers an alternative framework for financial independence that focuses on sustainable passive income rather than slowly consuming a finite nest egg. Learn why "you can't eat equity" and how cash-flowing investments create wealth that can snowball across generations.
Episode Release Notes & Resources:
- (Clever Real Estate) Retirement Finances in 2025: Half Worry They’ll Outlive Their Savings: https://listwithclever.com/research/retirement-finances-2025
- (WSJ) Even Rich Retirees Fear Outliving Their Money: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/retirement/retirement-spending-longer-life-savings-4b511053
- (WSJ) The Financial Regrets and Wisdom of Americans Over 80: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/financial-advice-regrets-seniors-a18aa5cb
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