7 Golden Rules of Retirement Withdrawal Strategies

Retirement withdrawal strategies are about a lot more than just the 4% rule or safe withdrawal rates. To better understand how they work and how you can apply them to your retirement, this video walks through 7 rules I follow when it comes to spending down your investments in retirement.

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0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Withdrawal strategies are about a lot more than a SWR
8:03 - Applying any withdrawal strategy requires additional information
10:39 - There is no "best" withdrawal strategy
12:15 - Every withdrawal strategy has pros and cons
17:57 - The "best" strategy is specific to the individual
18:34 - Withdrawal strategies are just one part of a sound retirement plan
19:42 - Multiple strategies are often ideal

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While still working as a trial attorney in the securities field, I started writing about personal finance and investing In 2007. In 2013 I started the Doughroller Money Podcast, which has been downloaded millions of times. I've since sold my websites, bought them back, and started a new website and this YouTube channel.

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