Why $1M Isn’t Enough to Retire (Yet)

BiggerPockets MoneyApr 3, 202654m 23s9.0K viewsScore 85
Growth & Marketing
advanced
early retirement planning
financial independence
healthcare costs
investment strategy
withdrawal rates
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Summary

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This episode explores how to navigate the 'messy middle' of early retirement planning, even with over $1 million in assets. Hosts discuss evaluating retirement readiness, managing healthcare costs, and optimizing investment strategies for long-term financial independence.

Key insights

  • Roth IRA contributions, but not gains, can be withdrawn at any time without penalty, offering flexibility for early retirement income needs.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Relying solely on the 4% rule without considering longer retirement timelines or potential market downturns at the start of retirement (sequence of returns risk) can lead to insufficient funds.

Tools & resources

  • KFF Health Insurance Calculatortool

    The KFF Health Insurance Calculator can help estimate healthcare costs in early retirement.

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