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The Silent Killer of Early Retirement Plans
Most early retirees obsess over asset allocation and withdrawal rates, but they often ignore a more insidious threat: inflation risk. In this episode, we examine how a seemingly small five percent annual increase in costs can erode a twenty-year portfolio faster than market volatility. We look at the specific mechanics of real-return bonds versus nominal yields, using a concrete case study of a couple who thought they were safe until their grocery bill doubled. Lucas breaks down the math behind purchasing power erosion, while Luna challenges the assumption that traditional bonds are a hedge…
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