After decades of saving for retirement, many people focus entirely on accumulation without considering how they'll actually withdraw those funds. In this episode of Purposeful Planning, we explore retirement withdrawal strategies that can help you pay less in taxes, protect your Social Security benefits, and potentially make your money last longer. From the conventional wisdom of spending taxable accounts first to alternative approaches that might work better for your situation, discover how to turn your nest egg into sustainable retirement income. 

Sources:   

1. https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/population/longevity.html 
2. https://www.schwab.com/public/file/P-13005058  
3. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-much-of-your-social-security-income-is-taxable/#:~:text=If%20your%20combined%20income%20is%20less%20than,85%25%20of%20your%20benefits%20may%20be%20taxable. 
4. https://www.aspenwealthmgmt.com/blog/webinars/tax-smart-retirement-keeping-more-of-what-youve-earned  
5. https://www.aspenwealthmgmt.com/contact-us-fee-only-advisors-fort-worth  

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