In this episode we respond to emails from Matt, MyContactInfo, Alexi (a/k/a "Dude") and Sharon.  We follow up on Matt's email from Episode 286, talk more about using Portfolio Visualizer and safe and perpetual withdrawal rates, Allan Roth's critique of Wade Pfau's analysis and article and related issues, and individual bonds vs. bond funds.

Links:

Matt's Current Portfolio Monte Carlo Sim:  Monte Carlo Simulation (portfoliovisualizer.com)

Similar Allocation Monte Carlo Sim:  https://tinyurl.com/2p8twtdp

Golden Butterfly Monte Carlo Sim:  https://tinyurl.com/54c9b68x

Modified Golden Ratio Monte Carlo Sim:  https://tinyurl.com/4pca2sdh

AQR Paper on Trend Following:  A Century of Evidence on Trend-Following Investing (aqr.com)

Retirement & IRA show (Episode EDU #2334):  Reexamining The Fun Number, MDF and Secure Income: EDU #2334 - The Retirement and IRA Show

Advisor Perspectives Article #1:  Are Fixed Indexed Annuities More Efficient Than Bonds? - Articles - Advisor Perspectives

Advisor Perspectives Article #2:  Challenging Morningstar’s Safe Withdrawal Rates - Articles - Advisor Perspectives

Wealth of Common Sense Article re Epidemic of Over-saving:  You Probably Need Less Money Than You Think For Retirement - A Wealth of Common Sense

Wealth of Common Sense Article re Bonds vs. Bond Funds:  Owning Individual Bonds vs. Owning a Bond Fund - A Wealth of Common Sense

Walk4McKenna:  Walk4McKenna - Father McKenna Center

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