Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🌐 Diversification: Spread income, investments, and taxes

Duration: Make your savings last longer

🛡️ Downside Protection: Limit damage during market declines

✈️ Discretionary Income: Plan confidently for life’s enjoyment

⚓ Portfolio Drag: Reduce fees, taxes, and inefficiencies

According to a recent Kiplinger article, there are five keys to a retirement plan that hold up over time. They all happen to start with the same letter, which either means it’s a great framework or someone really wanted it to work out that way. In this episode, Ryan walks through the “5 D’s” of retirement planning and how each one plays a role in helping retirees build a plan that can hold up over time.

Go Inside the Episode

0:00 – Intro

1:10 – Diversification

5:01 – Duration and Making Money Last

7:07 – Downsize Protection

9:40 – Discretionary Income

11:31 – Drag on Portfolio Returns

14:00 – Work with Ryan