How to Avoid the Retirement-Income Death Spiral

How to Avoid the Retirement-Income Death Spiral

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Publish Date:
27 April, 2024
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Financial Planning
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A recent survey found that retirees are more afraid of running out of money than dying! The fear is understandable. The big question is how we can know we are heading toward financial calamity so that we can make some adjustments.

In this video, I'll cover what's called the Momentum Ratio. It's a simple ratio you can use as an early warning sign that you are heading toward what some call the retirement-income death spiral.

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