A Comparison of Variable Spending Strategies, Ep # 297

If you have found this podcast you’re probably interested in spending more money, spending less in taxes, and making life even better in retirement.  On this episode of Retirement Starts Today, we’re taking a look at how to spend more money in retirement by assessing a two-part article from AdvisorPerspectives.com called A Framework for Assessing Variable Spending Strategies.  If you are trying to figure out how to maintain your desired standard of living throughout retirement, you won’t want to miss hearing the authors’ findings. Press play to listen. Outline of This Episode [1:28] A variable spending strategy is better than a fixed withdrawal strategy [6:40] Different types of spending strategies [8:35] My thoughts [11:45] How employee stock option plans work Resources & People Mentioned A Framework for Assessing Variable Spending Strategies How Could This Go Horribly Wrong? Lessons in Estate Planning Part 1 My Kids Don’t Want My Stuff – Lessons in Estate Planning Part 2 Conversations about “Guardrails Connect with Benjamin Brandt Get the Retire-Ready Toolkit: http://retirementstartstodayradio.com/ Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/retiremeasap Join the newsletter: https://retirementstartstodayradio.com/newsletter Dive deeper into retirement planning with Ben at www.RetirementIncome.University Subscribe to Retirement Starts Today on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Podbean, Player FM, iHeart, or Spotify