Ep 97: Living Off the Interest in Retirement

If you’ve been a good saver for most of your life, you might find yourself in a position at retirement where you want to try to live off the interest the money can make you rather than tapping into your nest egg. It’s a great idea and would go a long way toward protecting your money, but is it a realistic goal? In today’s episode, Lee is going to tell you why living off the interest in retirement probably won’t work. Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode: When did people start having the idea that you could live off interest in retirement? 2:24 Why this goal might have seemed realistic in the 70s and 80s. 3:42 What has changed since that time? 4:47 Here’s how we break down the math. 7:43 This is why income planning needs to be more of a focus for retirees. 10:40 Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithlee.com Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com