In this episode of 'Retire with Style', Alex Murguia and Wade Pfau continue answering your questions on various aspects of retirement planning, focusing on the importance of buffer assets, the impact of market volatility, and how to make accurate financial projections. They share personal updates, including plans for a pickleball tour, and delve into the complexities of economic modeling, emphasizing the need for a consistent approach to managing retirement income and expenses. They also discuss the significance of tax efficiency in managing taxable investments and how funded ratios can influence retirement strategies. The dialogue emphasizes the need for consistency in financial planning and the psychological aspects of market awareness. Listen now to learn more!
Takeaways
- Sequence of returns risk is crucial in retirement planning.
- Having a rules-based framework helps reduce emotional decision-making.
- Using conservative assumptions can lead to better planning outcomes.
- Behavioral finance plays a significant role in retirement decision-making. Inflation significantly impacts future budgeting and spending.
- Building financial tools can be straightforward, but taxes complicate things.
- The funded ratio helps determine withdrawal strategies in retirement.
- Lower withdrawal rates correlate with higher funded ratios.
- Investing aggressively is possible when overfunded.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 05:30 Understanding Buffer Assets in Retirement Planning 19:54 Projections and Assumptions for Retirement Planning 26:28 Building Your Own Financial Tools 32:35 Investment Tracking and Market Awareness 42:40 Taxable Investments and Funded Ratios
Links
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