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The Sequence of Returns Risk That Breaks Early Retirement
In this episode of The Financial Freedom Podcast with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore sequence of returns risk — the often-overlooked danger that can derail an early retirement in its first decade. Using a concrete example of a retiree who retired in 2000 with a $1 million portfolio, they show how a bear market early in retirement can force you to sell assets at the worst possible time, permanently damaging your portfolio's longevity. They discuss strategies like having a cash buffer, dynamic spending rules, and the 'bond tent' approach pioneered by financial planner Michael…
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