Retirement Talk Podcast Episode

186. This Four-Part Retirement Strategy Can Help Withstand Bad Timing

December 13, 2023
This Four-Part Retirement Strategy Can Help Withstand Bad Timing

 

Simple diversification used to be the go-to plan for a typical portfolio. A balanced plan of stocks, bonds, and cash would simply do the trick. But that type of diversification has been proven less effective in recent years with the abundance of market volatility. Today, Laura Stover, RFC® takes on financial guru Dave Ramsey’s version of a Safe withdrawal rule. 

As we approach retirement, our priorities begin to shift. While we still want to grow our money and stay ahead of inflation, protecting what we’ve accumulated and generating income become top priorities. Traditional diversification, which involves a mix of stocks, bonds, and cash, has proven less effective in recent years due to increased market volatility. 

A major risk retirees face is having a big market pullback at the same time they’re withdrawing their retirement paycheck. This can lead to a negative sequence of returns To mitigate this risk, it is essential to divide assets among different baskets or segments. By separating assets into different time frames and corresponding risk profiles, investors can balance the need for income today with the potential for growth in the future.

It is important to stay informed about market trends and adapt your retirement strategy accordingly. Market volatility and economic conditions will continue to change, requiring investors to explore alternative diversification strategies and consider new factors when constructing their portfolios. By staying proactive and working with a trusted financial advisor, individuals can navigate the complexities of retirement planning and retire with confidence.

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Timestamps (show notes):

0:03:06 The importance of shifting from accumulation to preservation and income planning

0:06:15 Mitigating risk and maximizing time in retirement planning

0:08:31 Diversification to take advantage of different market cycles

0:11:54 Discussion of Dave Ramsey’s suggestion of a higher withdrawal rate

0:13:38 Questioning the validity of Dave Ramsey’s claim

0:14:10 Studies on the 4% rule and withdrawal rates.

0:15:02 Dave Ramsey’s 8% withdrawal rate and its flaws.

0:15:58 Structured notes as a potential investment option.

0:18:19 Deferred income annuities and their considerations.

0:19:10 Guaranteed income stream with potential principal invasion.

0:22:11 Concerns with relying solely on high withdrawal rates.

0:27:07 Benefits of including alternative diversification strategies in portfolios

0:28:16 Purpose-based allocation can redefine wealth and solve for income


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