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We have a $3M Retirement Portfolio. How Much Can We Spend Without Running Out of Money?

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Jeffrey and Cindy came to me with $3 million saved and one big question: How much can we actually spend in retirement? In this video, we walk through a retirement planning scenario—looking at spending goals, taxes, travel, healthcare, and how Social Security might factor in.

While the numbers vary, the framework we use applies whether you're working with $300,000 or $30 million. We explore how to think about sustainable withdrawal rates, portfolio flexibility, and trade-offs between spending today and planning for tomorrow.

This isn’t just about getting by—it’s about using what you’ve saved to live intentionally. And just as important, it’s about avoiding the regret of leaving money (and meaningful experiences) unused.

If you're thinking about how to align your spending with your values in retirement, this conversation is for you.

Questions we explore:

How can I estimate a sustainable spending level in retirement?
How do I balance enjoying life now with preserving assets for the future?

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Jeffrey and Cindy's plan
3:24 - Understand cash flows
5:45 - Projected portfolio withdrawals
7:22 - Probability of success
9:26 - Monitor your withdrawal rate
11:12 - Key takeaway
13:26 - Wrap-up

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Chapters

1. Introducing Jeffrey and Cindy's $3M Plan (00:00:00)

2. Analyzing Retirement Cash Flows (00:03:28)

3. Portfolio Projections and Sustainable Withdrawals (00:06:09)

4. Options to Enhance Retirement Experience (00:11:14)

5. Making Decisions Aligned With Values (00:13:37)

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