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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 21 MIN

How Much Can You Withdraw Safely in Retirement (Safe, Risky, and Guaranteed Failure)

from Wealth Decisions by Brian

Fiduciary Financial Advisor Reveals Real Success Rates of: the 3.4% Safe Withdrawal vs 4% Rule vs 6% vs 8% Dave Ramsey Advice How Much Can You Withdraw Safely in Retirement (Safe, Risky, and Guaranteed Failure). What if the most popular retirement advice on withdrawal rates in retirement are setting you up for an unfulfilling retirement or worse, setting you up to go broke?Get Your Risk Number by taking the free risk assessment: https://pro.riskalyze.com/embed/da35a673b96655a2f2b1Pick up a copy of my book "Momentous Decisions: 7 Steps to Better Health, More Wealth, and a Richer Life" at:https://www.momentouswealthadvisors.coDiscover the truth about retirement withdrawal rates with real Monte Carlo data. We test four strategies (3.4%, 4%, 6%, and 8%) for a couple retiring at 62 with $1.5 million and $70,000 in Social Security. See actual success probabilities and ending balances at age 90.IN THIS EPISODE:• Real retirement case study: $1.5M saved + $70K Social Security at age 62• Four withdrawal rates tested: 3.4%, 4%, 6%, and 8% strategies• Projected portfolio balances at age 90 for each withdrawal strategy• Why Dave Ramsey’s 8% withdrawal recommendation fails in real scenarios• Sequence of returns risk explained: the retirement plan destroyer• How retiring in 2008 vs 2009 creates completely different outcomes• Dynamic withdrawal strategies with upside and downside guardrails• Six critical factors that determine YOUR optimal withdrawal rate• Why flexibility matters more than finding the “perfect” percentage• How to stress-test your retirement plan using free Monte Carlo tools• Building spending adjustment rules before emotions take over• Three Wealth Decision Principles for sustainable retirement income• The biggest mistake retirees make with withdrawal ratesCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction: The Retirement Withdrawal Dilemma02:22 Meet Mike and Jennifer: A Case Study04:14 Exploring Four Withdrawal Strategies08:01 Analyzing the Success Rates of Popular Withdrawal Rates12:09 Understanding Sequence of Returns Risk15:03 Personalizing Your Withdrawal Strategy18:58 Action Plan for Smart Withdrawals20:58 Conclusion: Making Wealth Decisions CountPERFECT FOR:Pre-retirees 55-65, early retirement planning, FIRE movement, 401k withdrawal strategies, IRA distribution planning, Social Security maximization, retirement spending strategies, financial independence planning#RetirementPlanning #WithdrawalRate #4PercentRule #SafeWithdrawalRate #RetirementIncome #FinancialIndependence #DaveRamsey #RetirementStrategy #MonteCarloSimulation #wealthbuilding WEALTH DECISIONS PLAYLISTS:WEALTH MANAGEMENT:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAO9K0wL6xkwapLaG3ZhyhERK7oB7qy4-WEALTH STRATEGIES:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAO9K0wL6xkwwr9zEDFde1J_ac11EkQWsFINANCIAL PLANNING: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAO9K0wL6xkyavtgSvnOKAFP59pjMSGsbWEALTH DECISIONS on YOU-TUBE:https://to.mysocial.io/s/e2EVRwlOITo schedule a Discovery Call go to: https://www.momentouswealthadvisors.com/contactBrian D Muller(AAMS©), Founder, Wealth AdvisorXYPN Invest Disclaimer:Brian Muller is an Investment Adviser Representative of XYPN Invest, an SEC-registered investment advisory firm doing business as Momentous Wealth Advisors. This podcast is not published on behalf of XYPN Invest, and the views expressed herein are solely those of Brian Muller.Podcast Disclaimer:The Wealth Decisions Podcast is provided solely for general information purposes and should not be construed as accounting, legal, tax, or any other professional advice. Visitors are advised not to act upon the information or content found here without first seeking appropriate guidance from a qualified accountant, financial planner, lawyer, or other relevant professional. Any hypothetical performance is just that, and there is no guarantee that you will receive a specific average rate of return in any examples in this podcast.Please note that any federal tax advice is not intended to be used to avoid penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or to promote, market, or recommend any transaction or matter addressed herein. It is important to ensure compliance with the requirements imposed by the IRS and Circular 230. We strive to ensure that the content published on the Wealth Decisions Podcast is accurate and up-to-date. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, or relevance of any of the information provided. We are not responsible for any information present on the Wealth Decisions Podcast and disclaim any liability for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information.

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