Year 2 in the No Cat Food Retirement Portfolio: The Shocking Truth About Decumulation You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Ever wondered what it feels like to finally crack open that retirement portfolio you’ve been fattening up for years—only to find yourself nervously watching the numbers like a hawk while they slowly get siphoned off to cover the not-so-glamorous essentials like your grocery bill, electricity, and yes, even those pesky dental repairs? Welcome to year two of our model retirement portfolio, where the excitement of accumulation meets the reality of extraction. But here’s the kicker—despite sucking funds out to fuel everyday life (and those quirky habits that seem to stick with us no matter the age), the portfolio is holding its own like a champ, showing impressive resilience in a world that’s anything but predictable. How long can a carefully crafted nest egg keep humming along without losing its mojo? That’s the journey we’re right in the middle of, and the results so far might just surprise you… LEARN MORE

Hello Mavens and Moguls! We’re halfway through year two for our model retirement portfolio and I’m happy to report that its vital signs are looking good.

After years of accumulation, it’s hard to get used to the idea of extracting great chunks of your portfolio to fritter on items such as food, electricity, dental fillings, and whatever peculiar habits you’ve carried into your golden years.