Will You Have Enough Money to Retire?

Don’t run out of money before you run out of life—build a written retirement income plan you can count on.

Large, poorly timed withdrawals and RMD surprises can wreck a portfolio—separate income from growth and let a tax plan, not emotions, drive your decisions.

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro — the #1 fear: running out of money
0:24 Why “not saving enough” isn’t always the problem—lack of a written plan
2:30 Case Study (Susie): Large withdrawal → higher tax bracket → years of tax catch-up
6:10 Sequence-of-returns risk: Why withdrawing after a market drop hurts twice
8:36 The danger of being too safe (G Fund/bonds) vs keeping up with inflation
12:31 RMDs explained: The government’s withdrawal schedule & tax surprises
14:41 What’s a “reasonable” withdrawal rate? Context matters (why 4% isn’t a rule)
19:10 Take control with a multi-year tax plan (Roth conversions & bracket management)
21:05 Two-bucket approach: Separate income (stability) from growth (inflation defense)
24:20 Health tip: Movement is a privilege—health truly meets wealth

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