Hi Jan,

Episode 196 of our Retire With Style podcast is out now!
In our latest Retire With Style episode, Alex and I sat down with Bill Bengen, the creator of the 4% rule, for a live Q&A. Together, we explored how retirement income planning has evolved - and why a simple rule of thumb doesn’t always tell the whole story.

We covered important questions like:

  • How does inflation change what’s sustainable in retirement?
  • Why isn’t the 4% rule a fixed rule?
  • How do account types and taxes affect what you can actually spend?
  • When should you adjust withdrawal rates to reflect market conditions?​​​​​​​

The conversation highlighted one key takeaway: retirement planning isn’t one-size-fits-all. Reviewing your withdrawal plan regularly and tailoring it to your circumstances - whether it’s tax efficiency, market changes, or your personal goals - can make all the difference. Listen now to learn more!

 
 The Retire With Style Podcast Has a New Home! 

We’re excited to share that all podcast episodes- past and present- are now available on our new site: RetireWithStyle.com. It’s your one-stop shop for catching up on episodes, watching video versions, and even submitting your own retirement questions for future shows.

You can also watch and subscribe to new video episodes on our YouTube channel, with fresh content every Wednesday.

Prefer to listen on your favorite podcast app? We’ve got you covered. You can still find Retire With Style on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart, TuneIn, and now YouTube Music.

Take a look around the new site and let us know what you think. Feel free to share with friends, and to reply here with any comments.
 
Thank you,
Wade Pfau, PhD, CFA, RICP
Founder of Retirement Researcher

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