In this episode we answer email from Pankaj, Matthias and Iain.  We discuss the simple path to withdrawals when you are over-saved and the over-complications of the over-saved, reprise some information about leveraged accumulation portfolios and provide some tips for a U.K listener.

Links:

Interview of Jim Grubman: Dr. Jim Grubman: The Psychology of Wealth | Rational Reminder 282

PensionCraft YouTube Channel:  What Is The Safe Withdrawal Rate In Retirement?

Many Happy Returns Podcast:  Building a Bulletproof Retirement Portfolio, with Tyler from Portfolio Charts - Many Happy Returns

Amusing Unedited AI-Bot Summary:  

Could a simple tweak to your investment strategy unlock enhanced withdrawal rates and bolster your legacy savings? We unravel the misconceptions surrounding risk parity portfolios and explore how they truly aim to balance asset risk profiles, not just maximize safe withdrawal rates. Discover innovative portfolios like the golden butterfly and golden ratio designed to potentially boost your financial freedom, especially if your spending is comfortably below 3%. For those more focused on long-term growth, we share Warren Buffett’s straightforward approach: a mix of 90% S&P 500 and 10% T-bills. 

Join us as we also highlight the conservative investment habits of financial minds like William Bernstein and Bill Bengen, and the irony of their attraction to simplicity amidst complex financial strategies. We explore the power of leveraging portfolios for high risk tolerance investors with long horizons, discussing how concentration and leverage could elevate your returns. Practical advice on setting up a leveraged portfolio is on the docket, along with the risks you need to consider. Remember, this engaging episode is purely for your entertainment and enlightenment, not financial guidance.

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