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Two women retire at 62. Same $2 million, same index funds, same 7% average return, same $80,000 a year. One dies at 92 with more than she started with. The other runs out at 82.
The only difference? The year they retired. That's sequence-of-returns risk, and if you're 5 to 15 years from your retirement date, it's the single biggest structural threat to that date actually holding.
In this episode, Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA®, founder of Align Financial Solutions, breaks down:
- Why the first five years of retirement carry more weight than the next twenty-five (using math you already know from your 401k)
- The structural fix a larger portfolio is uniquely positioned to use, and why most women don't install it until it's too late
- The withdrawal rules that actually protect you, versus the 4% rule you've probably read about, which was never built to do what people think
- The "retirement runway," the bucket strategy, the bond tent, and dynamic guardrails, explained in plain language
This one is built for women in their 40s and 50s with $1M+ in investable assets who can see retirement from here.
📝 Free Retirement Readiness Assessment → https://alignfinancialsolutions.com/retirement-readiness-assessment
📞 Book a free Align Call: → https://alignfinancialsolutions.com/book-a-call/
Follow the Conversation:
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hazel-secco
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/alignfinancialsolutions
About Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA®
Hazel is the founder of Align Financial Solutions. As a fee-only, fiduciary advisor, she specializes in helping independent women navigate career transitions, equity compensation, and building toward a Work Optional life.
Disclaimer: All content in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute individual investment, legal, or tax advice. Investing involves risk. Always consult with a qualified professional regarding your specific situation.
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Two women retire at 62. Same $2 million, same index funds, same 7% average return, same $80,000 a year. One dies at 92 with more than she started with. The other runs out at 82.
The only difference? The year they retired. That's sequence-of-returns risk, and if you're 5 to 15 years from your retirement date, it's the single biggest structural threat to that date actually holding.
In this episode, Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA®, founder of Align Financial Solutions, breaks down:
- Why the first five years of retirement carry more weight than the next twenty-five (using math you already know from your 401k)
- The structural fix a larger portfolio is uniquely positioned to use, and why most women don't install it until it's too late
- The withdrawal rules that actually protect you, versus the 4% rule you've probably read about, which was never built to do what people think
- The "retirement runway," the bucket strategy, the bond tent, and dynamic guardrails, explained in plain language
This one is built for women in their 40s and 50s with $1M+ in investable assets who can see retirement from here.
📝 Free Retirement Readiness Assessment → https://alignfinancialsolutions.com/retirement-readiness-assessment
📞 Book a free Align Call: → https://alignfinancialsolutions.com/book-a-call/
Follow the Conversation:
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hazel-secco
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/alignfinancialsolutions
About Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA®
Hazel is the founder of Align Financial Solutions. As a fee-only, fiduciary advisor, she specializes in helping independent women navigate career transitions, equity compensation, and building toward a Work Optional life.
Disclaimer: All content in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute individual investment, legal, or tax advice. Investing involves risk. Always consult with a qualified professional regarding your specific situation.