PODCAST EPISODE 217: Is the 4% Rule in Retirement Dead? Tips on 529 Plans

ByPaul Adams

EPISODE SUMMARY

Experts say the 4% rule, a popular retirement income strategy, is outdated (By CNBC.com)

Seven 529 Plans to Avoid (By Morningstar.com)

This Retirement Myth Could Cost You $100,000 (By The Motley Fool)

WHAT WAS COVERED

  • 00:00 – Paul welcomes listeners.
  • 01:00 – Recap of recent episode
  • 03:00 – Article Breakdown: “Experts say the 4% rule, a popular retirement income strategy, is outdated”
  • 07:15 – Article Breakdown: “Seven 529 Plans to Avoid”
  • 24:15 – Article Breakdown: “This Retirement Myth Could Cost You $100,000”
  • 28:15 – The Financial Industry in review.

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LINKS

Experts say the 4% rule, a popular retirement income strategy, is outdated (By CNBC.com)

Seven 529 Plans to Avoid (By Morningstar.com)

This Retirement Myth Could Cost You $100,000 (By The Motley Fool)

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