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How Do I Build a TIPS Bond Ladder for Retirement Income?
Building bond ladders for retirement income is an important but understudied topic. Especially as we
Why Retirees Should Choose DIAs over SPIAs
My new column at Advisor Perspectives is called, “Why Retirees Should Choose DIAs over SPIAs.”
Risk and Retirement Finances
In my last blog post, I described a recent article by Paula Hogan and Rick
Deciphering the Annuity Puzzle
My Advisor Perspectives column for July is now available. It is, “Deciphering the Annuity Puzzle:
Ten Reasons Why the 4% Rule is Too Simplistic for Retirement Planning
What is the highest withdrawal amount as a percentage of retirement date assets that with inflation adjustments will be sustainable for the full 30 years? Here are 10 reasons that 4% may not be the appropriate withdrawal rate for every new retiree.
Understanding the Annuity Puzzle: Why Retirees Often Avoid Annuities
Economic theory suggests that retirees should protect themselves against outliving their assets by purchasing life
The Shocking International Experience of the 4% Rule
The Shocking International Experience of the 4% Rule. An argument made in support of the 4% rule is that despite what I argued before, post-1926 U.S…
Are market valuations the most important factor for retirement income strategies?
The question remains as to whether historical withdrawal rates provide sufficient insight about what can reasonably be expected to work for more recent retirees.
Spending Amounts vs Spending Value
How much should you plan to spend each year in retirement? That depends in large part on your budget.
Fixed Time Horizons vs. Survival Probabilities for Retirement Planning
The planning horizon for the 4% rule is 30 years, but how long will your retirement really last?
Are Annuities (SPIAs) Okay When Interest Rates are Low?
Readers of my last blog entry, Annuities and Delayed Social Security, provided many valuable comments,
Safe Withdrawal Rates and Life Expectancy, Part 2
Safe Withdrawal Rates and Life Expectancy, Part 2
