Doug and Carl chat about some questions that listener Austin submitted regarding early retirement and withdrawal strategies. They explore the nuances of early retirement, discussing happiness, daily life, and responsible financial drawdowns. They also address withdrawal strategies, including rental properties, index funds, automated transfers, tax optimization, health insurance, and how to handle Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).
Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 190
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0:00 Introduction
9:23 Post-FI life
18:58 What does FI look like?
27:05 Shifting interests
32:33 Passive income & rental properties
38:20 Index fund withdrawal strategy
45:30 Withdrawal amount
53:09 RMDs and tax strategies
1:03:51 Professional financial advice
1:13:01 Soundcheck – Paper notebooks
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