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Check out Bill Bengen’s website: www.bengenfs.com 00:00 - Intro: Rethinking the 4% Rule 00:39 - Meet Bill Bengen: Creator of the 4% Rule 01:32 - Why He Wrote *A Richer Retirement* 02:43 - The 4% Rule: How It Started (and Why It Stuck) 04:09 - Misconceptions: “Only One Retiree Needed 4%” 05:15 - Updated Withdrawal Rates: 7% or More? 06:32 - Real-World Example: 2009 Retiree at 8% 07:12 - How Higher Withdrawal Rates Help Pre-Retirement Too 08:00 - Market Valuations & Future Return Expectations 09:14 - Inflation’s Role in Retirement Planning 10:16 - Adjusted Safe Withdrawal Rate in Today’s Market 11:06 - Dynamic vs Fixed Withdrawals (Guardrails, Smiles & More) 12:17 - How Long Should You Plan For? 13:02 - The Small Cost of Extending Retirement Horizons 13:41 - FIRE Planning: Why 4.1% May Still Be Safe 14:18 - Why Mainstream Advice Is Often Too Conservative 15:06 - RMDs and Withdrawal Strategy Integration 16:02 - Spending Patterns at Age 60 vs 80 or 90 16:46 - Gifting While Alive: Legacy in Real Time 17:54 - Could the 4.7% Rule Change Again? 18:48 - Market Timing vs Risk Management in Retirement 20:06 - Why Active Management Might Be Necessary in Retirement 21:20 - The Biggest Mistakes People Make With the 4% Rule 22:35 - Bill’s Definition of a Successful Retirement 23:20 - Book Info: *A Richer Retirement* & Website Details In this exclusive interview, Erin Moriarity sits down with Bill Bengen, the creator of the 4% rule, to discuss how retirement planning has evolved—and why the original rule may no longer apply. Bengen reveals that the 4% rule was based on a worst-case scenario and explains how many retirees can safely withdraw 5% or more. They explore dynamic withdrawal strategies, the impact of inflation, and how to build a flexible plan for today’s markets. Plus, Bill shares insights from his new book, A Richer Retirement, and what most people misunderstand about retirement spending. Some of my favorite books: https://amzn.to/3KF3tlr Camera & equipment I use: https://amzn.to/3Z20lof Disclaimer: Please note that this video is made for entertainment purposes only and not to be taken as financial advice. Always make sure to do your own research. Join the family & subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ErinTalksMoney Thanks for watching, I appreciate you!