Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Don McDonald
The Right Withdrawal Rate?
28 minutes Posted Jul 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
Retirement Spending Rules
Withdrawal Rates Matter
Age Changes the Plan
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Flexible Withdrawals Work
Young Investor Portfolio
Social Security Crunch
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Tom and Don tackle one of retirement’s hardest questions: how much can you safely spend from your portfolio without blowing up the rest of your life? They walk through the familiar 4% rule, flexible withdrawal strategies, why a flat 10% withdrawal is usually fantasyland, and why the “right” spending rate depends heavily on your age, timeline, and tolerance for adjusting in bad markets. They also answer a listener question about a 22-year-old’s investment allocation and close with a timely dis...