Defining Unicorn Status in Retirement: EDU #2515
April 9, 2025

Chris’s Summary:Jim and I are joined again by Jacob as we discuss listener emails about “unicorn” status—our term for retirees whose Minimum Dignity Floor™ and Fun Number™ are both covered by secure income. We clarify what qualifies as secure income and explore whether a very low withdrawal rate from a conservative portfolio might serve as a substitute. We also touch on when rental income might...
Listen NowWeathering Market Downturns: EDU #2514
April 2, 2025

Chris’s Description Jim and I talk about how market downturns—like the one we’re seeing now—can cause people to second-guess their plans, even when they’re well prepared. We walk through how our Secure Retirement Income Process™ is designed to provide structure and clarity during volatile times, and explain how proper positioning can help you maintain perspective. Jim’s...
Listen NowDifferent Approaches To Retirement Planning: EDU #2405
January 31, 2024

Jim and Chris take a deep dive on a listeners email describing their approach to retirement planning and provide their own input. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y24E05.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09:16 — 31.7MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowReexamining The Fun Number, MDF and Secure Income Part 5: EDU #2338
September 20, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to continue their dialogue on feedback from listeners about how they’re doing their own retirement planning. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E38.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:11:36 — 32.8MB) Subscribe:...
Listen NowReexamining The Fun Number, MDF and Secure Income Part 2: EDU #2335
August 30, 2023

Jim and Chris sit down to continue their discussion on the concept of the fun number, minimum dignity floor (MDF), and secure income. https://media.blubrry.com/the_retirement_and_ira_show/s3.amazonaws.com/TheRetirementandIRAShow/RAIRA-Show-EDU-Y23E35.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:10:59 — 32.5MB) Subscribe:...
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