Retirement Answer Man

Let’s get back to basics—addition and subtraction two ways to get to the same answer. However, we have a tendency to stick with addition. Today we’ll learn how subtraction can help you come out ahead. Why am I talking about elementary math on a...

Show Notes

Let’s get back to basics—addition and subtraction two ways to get to the same answer. However, we have a tendency to stick with addition. Today we’ll learn how subtraction can help you come out ahead.
Why am I talking about elementary math on a retirement podcast? Listen in to find out. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT 
  • [2:12] Is scarcity really a negative thing?
  • [6:04] Stop trying to aim for precision
  • [11:17] Stop making retirement planning your new job
  • [14:03] Stop optimizing for returns
  • [17:42] Stop thinking you have to retire to something rather than from something
  • [21:25] Stop thinking you can wait
  • [24:16] Stop thinking you need to resign yourself to what is
LISTENER QUESTIONS 
  • [27:10] Turn off dividend reinvestment in your decumulation phase
  • [30:00] A rucking comment
  • [31:03] On Social Security survivor benefits
  • [33:26] On inherited IRAs
ROCK LIFE WITH DR. BOBBY DUBOIS 
  • [35:15] Movement studies
  • [45:05] Why does movement matter?
  • [48:51] Why the Hadza’s sedentary lifestyle is different from ours
  • [50:55] Why vitamin D is or isn’t helpful
TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT 
  • [1:00:34] Find an opportunity to move
Resources Mentioned In This Episode
YouTube video - What You Should Know if You Inherited an IRA
Episode 532 -  How To Manage Your Scarcity Brain With Michael Easter
Episode 530 -  What Is True Retirement Planning? With Christine Benz
Rock Retirement Club
Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That
BOOK - Rock Retirement  by Roger Whitney
Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

What is Retirement Answer Man?

A top retirement podcast. Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA, guides you on how to actually do retirement well financially and personally. This retirement podcast isn't afraid to talk about the softer side of retirement. It will teach you how to retire with confidence. Two-time PLUTUS winner for best retirement podcast / blog and the 2019 winner for best financial planner blog. This retirement podcast covers how to create a paycheck, medicare, healthcare, Social Security, tax management in retirement as well as retirement travel and other non-financial issues you'll need to address to rock retirement. Retirement isn’t an age OR a financial number. It’s finding that balance between living well today and feeling confident about your retirement. It’s about gaining more freedom to pursue the life you want. Join the rock retirement community at www.rogerwhitney.com