How Much Can You Really Spend in Retirement?

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts discuss their CAPE-based withdrawal strategy and its comparison to traditional safe withdrawal rates.

In Part 5 of our SWR Toolbox series, we answer your questions about our CAPE-based withdrawal strategy, how it compares to a fixed safe withdrawal rate approach, and much more. See the link below for all of our toolbox videos including tutorials and a host of supportive content in the show notes. FREE SWR tool and show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/toolbox

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason, Eric

Topics covered

• retirement spending
• withdrawal strategy
• financial independence
• CAPE
• safe withdrawal rate
• financial planning

Keywords

• retirement
• spending
• withdrawal strategy
• CAPE
• financial independence
• SWR
• financial planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SWR Toolbox, CAPE, twosidesoffi.com

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