Retirement Income

How to turn savings into income you can live on, including spending, withdrawals, and guardrails. Every approach has trade-offs, and we point them out.

Retirement Income

In retirement, timing matters more than you think

A market drop in your first years of retirement can hurt far more than the same drop later on. Here is why the timing of returns can shape your whole retirement.

May 29, 2026 · 4 min read

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The biggest risk in retirement isn't the market

Market swings get the attention, but the risk that quietly reshapes a retirement is how long it lasts. Here is why longevity belongs at the center of your plan.

May 27, 2026 · 4 min read

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Why spending in retirement feels so different

After decades of saving, being asked to spend can feel uncomfortable. Here is why that shift is so hard, and how to make it feel meaningful instead.

April 24, 2026 · 4 min read

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Why contentment matters more than you think in retirement

Comparison creates pressure, not clarity. The most confident retirees build their plan around what matters to them, not around keeping up.

April 23, 2026 · 4 min read

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A smarter way to spend in retirement

A flexible spending plan adjusts as markets change, so you can enjoy more in strong years and protect yourself in weaker ones.

April 22, 2026 · 4 min read

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The retirement mistake no one talks about: not using your money

Running out of money gets all the attention. But many secure retirees make the opposite mistake, hesitating to spend what they have.

April 20, 2026 · 4 min read

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Retirement isn't just a financial transition

A strong portfolio can still leave you feeling unsettled. The biggest adjustment in retirement is often about purpose, not money.

February 27, 2026 · 4 min read

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The real problem with the 4% rule isn't the math

Most people treat the 4% rule as a math problem. The bigger issue is that it asks you to spend the same way through every market and every year of your life.

February 24, 2026 · 5 min read

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Most retirees build their portfolio backward

A generic allocation model is the wrong place to start. Your spending and your tolerance for market swings should shape the portfolio, not the other way around.

February 6, 2026 · 5 min read

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A smarter alternative to the 4 percent retirement rule

The 4 percent rule is simple, but its rigidity can leave you underspending or missing opportunities. A guardrail approach adjusts as markets move.

January 27, 2026 · 5 min read

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Why the 60/40 portfolio fails many retirees

The classic 60/40 split is a formula, not a plan. Here is why the mix that fits your neighbor may quietly put your retirement at risk, and what should actually drive the decision.

January 12, 2026 · 5 min read

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Beyond the 60/40 rule: tailoring your retirement investments

An age-based allocation formula ignores the one thing that should drive your portfolio: the life you actually want to fund.

July 23, 2025 · 4 min read

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The secure retirement model: a framework for a confident retirement

A fulfilling retirement rarely happens by accident. A clear framework connects your income, taxes, and goals so the pieces work together.

June 27, 2025 · 4 min read

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