![3301: [Part 2] The Four Backstops to the Four Percent Rule by Sean Mullaney on Social Security Benefits](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/97d7935e-9d3c-11f0-9d8b-732b723af137/image/772609c436c7cad8ef14c291cef04cbd.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress "3301: [Part 2] The Four Backstops to the Four Percent Rule by Sean Mullaney on Social Security Benefits")
3301: [Part 2] The Four Backstops to the Four Percent Rule by Sean Mullaney on Social Security Benefits
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Episode 3301:
Sean Mullaney explains how early retirees may have hidden safety nets that reduce the risk of running out of money under the 4% rule. From the progressive structure of Social Security benefits to the flexibility of housing choices and even the reality of life expectancy, these backstops can provide confidence and stability in retirement planning. His analysis highlights why early retirees often have more resilience than they might initially believe.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://fitaxguy.com/the-four-backstops-to-the-four-percent-rule/
Quotes to ponder:
"An additional year of work for Chuck at a $130,000 salary netted Chuck only $557 more in annual Social Security benefits at full retirement age!"
"Real estate can serve as a natural backstop to help ensure retirees have financial security and success."
"Failure requires that he has to both run out of assets and live long enough to run out of assets."
Episode references:
Camp FI: https://campfi.org/
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