Episode 34: When the 4% Rule Is Actually Too Conservative

The previous 3 episodes discussed why the 4% rule may be too high. Now, Wade and Alex review why the opposite may be true. We break down four reasons to consider the possibility the you are underspending by applying the 4% rule to your retirement income …

Episode 33: More Reasons Why The 4% Rule May Still Be Too High

This episode concludes our three-part discussion on why the 4% sustainable withdrawal rate may be too ambitious as a retirement income planning assumption. In this episode, Wade and Alex get into how taxes, your investment account types, the need for a m…

Episode 27: What Tool Will You Use to Plan Your Retirement?

Dave Blanchett joins Wade and Alex in this episode to discuss the different retirement planning approaches. We breakdown the differences between Monte Carlo Analysis and the Funded Ratio and how they both serve a valuable purpose in your retirement incom…

Episode 26: What is Your Funded Ratio? Part 2

In this episode, Wade, Alex, and Bob continue their conversation on the Funded Ratio – and dive into what the results can tell you about where you stand relative to your retirement income goals. Is your strategic allocation aligned with your retirement i…