The Risk of Not Fully Living, with Michael Lynch

#432: Have you ever worried about running out of money after you retire? Do you keep checking your net worth to make sure you have enough? Does this always feel a little … unsatisfying? This episode discusses why. Today's guest, Michael Lynch, is a certified financial planner and author. His most recent book, “It’s All About The Income,” says that we’re obsessed with the wrong thing. Retirement planning is focused on growing assets. But your assets aren’t going to keep the lights on. Your INCOME, not your assets, is the centerpiece of your retirement. He shares real-life examples of the biggest risks to your income — the risks that might halt you from enjoying your retirement years. He shares tips on how to make sure your income is smooth and secure, even when you’re not punching the clock anymore. Enjoy! For more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode432

Estimated timing of discussion points as of March 2023: 01:36: The disconnect between living on income vs. assets in retirement 02:15: “There’s no such thing as safe” 04:41: The three-bucket approach to retirement 08:17: Sources to learn the history of the stock market 10:33: This historical best hedge against a declining stock market 16:25: The ideal asset mix for short-, medium- and long-term investments 17:01: The need to distinguish between money you’ll need vs money you’ll need to generate income 20:16: When to be a saver vs. an investor 23:49: How to approach the medium-term bucket 36:03: Lowering sequence of returns risk with the three-bucket method 37:02: Inflation risk and the impact on retirement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices