Is the famous 4% rule giving retirees a false sense of certainty? Brooks Bernhagen examines William Bengen’s updated 4.7% withdrawal rate and explains why retirement income planning shouldn’t rely on a single percentage. The conversation explores how market volatility, inflation, healthcare costs, longevity, and sequence of returns can impact withdrawals over time. Brooks shares why flexibility, guardrails, guaranteed income sources, and a bucket strategy may be more practical than following a rigid rule. The episode also looks at why many retirees worry more about overspending than fully enjoying the money they worked hard to save.

Listen to Brooks every Saturday at 7 a.m. on KOTA.

Ready to build your retirement plan? Visit https://brooksfg.com/ to connect with Brooks and his team today!