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Doc G shares personal insights on the decumulation phase of retirement after a year and a half of spending down assets.

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G shares his personal insights after entering the decumulation (spending down) phase of retirement with his wife a year and a half ago. Because his wife retired and his own part-time income covers only about a third of their spending, they are actively drawing from their assets, though Doc G notes that the compounding power of their portfolio means their net worth could still continue to grow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Doc G

Topics covered

• decumulation
• retirement
• personal finance
• spending down
• investing

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