Retirement is a different game. You’ve spent decades building wealth. Now comes the harder part - turning it into a paycheck that lasts. I’m Jesse Cramer. I help DIY investors turn their savings into a clear, cohesive retirement plan. Join 4000+ weekly readers and 20,000+ podcast listeners.
Hoarding vs. Hustling vs. Harvesting 🌽
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Good morning. It's hot. 🌶️ Today's email includes: *A new podcast episode about "risk parity" portfolios, and the three H's of retirement, and the five ways to use your money for good. *An old article about "benefits hacking" - an immoral practice, or a genius way of playing within the rules? *Some great content from others, including a great chat Are You Hoarding, Hustling, or Harvesting?In this new podcast episode, I was joined by Frank Vazquez -- retired attorney, creator of Risk Parity Radio, and one of the most distinctive voices in the retirement planning space. We discussed building resilient portfolios, spending confidently in retirement, and avoiding the traps that keep investors working longer than they need to. Frank explains the philosophy behind risk parity investing, arguing that most traditional portfolios are far less diversified than investors realize. Our discussion explores the difference between accumulating wealth and learning to spend it, why many retirees struggle to transition from "hustling" and "hoarding" to "harvesting," and how focusing on the five ways that spending brings happiness can help retirees create a more fulfilling financial plan.
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"Benefits Hacking" - Are You a Genius or Grifter?Many government benefits are based on income, not net worth. So what happens when a wealthy person makes their income disappear? What happens when a multi-millionaire is on food stamps – yes, you read that right. Is it savvy financial planning or an ethical gray area? Is this “benefits hacking” a way of unfairly gaming the system or justly playing by the rules?
And how can "normal" investors and retirees like us learn (or avoid) lessons from these tactics?
The Top 3...Other great finance and retirement content from the past week: *Seven misconceptions about retirement planning. They're ALL on the money, except #6 IMO. *Preparing for a lost decade in the stock market. *An entertaining and helpful chat between Nick Maggiulli and Scott Galloway What Are *Your* Questions?My most popular podcast episodes are the "ask me anything" episodes. Check them out here:
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Jesse Cramer
Retirement is a different game. You’ve spent decades building wealth. Now comes the harder part - turning it into a paycheck that lasts. I’m Jesse Cramer. I help DIY investors turn their savings into a clear, cohesive retirement plan. Join 4000+ weekly readers and 20,000+ podcast listeners.
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