Withdrawal Strategies in Early Retirement [rebroadcast] | MHFI 262

Doug and Carl chat about some questions that listener Austin submitted regarding early retirement and withdrawal strategies. They explore the nuances of early retirement, discussing happiness, daily life, and responsible financial drawdowns. They also address withdrawal strategies, including rental properties, index funds, automated transfers, tax optimization, health insurance, and how to handle Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 190 Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Links “An Introvert’s Guide to EconoMe and Other Conferences” on MHFI episode 257 Carla & Robert on MHFI episode 012 Arik Peterson on MHFI episode 090 Chris & Deb (Go Bucket Yourself) on MHFI episode 052 FI Calc Mad Fientist, Tax-Gain Harvesting Mad Fientist, How to Access Retirement Funds Early MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Producer Chris’s blog, Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals. ** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: doug@milehighfi.com 0:00 Introduction 9:23 Post-FI life 18:58 What does FI look like? 27:05 Shifting interests 32:33 Passive income & rental properties 38:20 Index fund withdrawal strategy 45:30 Withdrawal amount 53:09 RMDs and tax strategies 1:03:51 Professional financial advice 1:13:01 Soundcheck – Paper notebooks