How Much Can I Expect To Spend In Retirement with a $2 Million Portfolio?

John and Jane’s dreams of financial independence have finally taken shape - a $2.7 million net worth, with $2 million in liquid assets, at the age of 60. The question is not just when they can retire but also how much they can comfortably spend in their retirement.
In this video, I delve into the intricate details of their financial landscape, dissecting their goals, income sources, and expenditures. I’ll walk through the key steps that John and Jane, or anyone in a similar situation, should consider when planning for a secure and fulfilling retirement.
Defining Retirement Goals - By exploring different scenarios, we unearth the flexibility to retire earlier or later, aligning with their preferences.
Estimating Living Expenses - To determine their financial needs, we constructed a detailed budget, which revealed an average monthly spending projection of $5,500 throughout retirement.
Planning for Healthcare Costs - By addressing Medicare premiums, supplemental coverages, and potential out-of-pocket expenses, we create a comprehensive plan that ensures their health needs are adequately covered.
Incorporating Specific Goals - Beyond basic living expenses, John and Jane share specific goals. Each goal is considered in the financial plan, providing a holistic view of their aspirations.
Analyzing Income Streams - By analyzing John and Jane’s salary income, Social Security benefits, and contributions to retirement accounts, we paint a picture of their financial landscape.
Projecting Portfolio Growth - With a 6.5% annualized growth rate, the projection shows an expected portfolio value of approximately $3.2 million by the time they retire.
Assessing Withdrawal Rates - By carefully calculating the percentage of their portfolio they plan to withdraw annually, we ensure that their spending aligns with a sustainable approach.
Exploring Alternative Scenarios - The beauty of financial planning lies in adaptability. We explore alternative scenarios, offering a comprehensive view of John and Jane’s financial journey and empowering them to make informed decisions aligned with their values.
Ultimately, their financial plan serves as a compass, guiding John and Jane toward a retirement that aligns with their unique vision. There are shifts towards intentional living, prompting discussions on work preferences, generosity towards family, and the freedom to explore new adventures.
Financial planning is a dynamic, personalized journey. It's about embracing the possibilities, aligning financial decisions with personal values, and navigating toward a retirement that reflects the life you've envisioned.
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⏱Timestamps:⏱
0:00 - Case study: John and Jane
1:45 - Priorities and expenditures
4:37 - Travel, family, and income
7:42 - Now see what’s possible
10:44 - Projected expenses and taxes
12:52 - Compare total outflow with inflow
15:31 - 2 key pieces of information
18:25 - Considering possibilities
22:03 - Goal: spark conversations
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  • @RootFP
    @RootFP5 ай бұрын

    Many of you have asked what software I'm using in these projections. The software is only available through licensed advisors, but you can get lifetime access to it in my Retirement Planning Academy here → retirement-planning-academy.mykajabi.com/rpa

  • @karenmcgovern3452

    @karenmcgovern3452

    5 ай бұрын

    Looks interesting. How much of the content is different and more specific that your KZread videos? I’ve watched them all😊 Will it walk us through how to input into this software?

  • @pglover19

    @pglover19

    5 ай бұрын

    So, for a one-time fee of $195, I get lifetime access to the Retirement planning tool used in your case study videos? Please confirm.

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    correct@@pglover19

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Similar concepts, but the videos are different than my KZread videos@@karenmcgovern3452

  • @gregjohnson4695

    @gregjohnson4695

    5 ай бұрын

    The information in this video is exactly what i've been looking for! So just to confirm, simply by joining the Retirement Planning Academy, i'll have full access to the software tool you used in this video? even without being a client of your firm?

  • @cleetussmith6652
    @cleetussmith66524 ай бұрын

    I retired seven years ago. When I retired I owned my own home on a five acre parcel and my truck was paid off. After utilities, insurance, taxes, food and just about everything else, my monthly cost is around $1100. Instead of focusing on how much money I need to save, I focused instead on how well can I prepare and what makes me happy. I get immense amount of joy working the land and it keeps me in shape. I have great neighbors in a community that is unbelievably good. In fact, when I dream about going on my dream vacation I think of right here where I live. If you focus on being happy and preparing sensibly, then everything else becomes trivial.

  • @pamsmith7369

    @pamsmith7369

    4 ай бұрын

    So agree! If I had $4000/month in SS, I’d think I was in heaven! I live on a lot less!

  • @oneznzeroz

    @oneznzeroz

    4 ай бұрын

    You’re doing exactly what I dream of. I’m retiring in about 12 years. I’m investing almost 25% of my salary. I’m going to own a little house in the country side and grow a garden. Have the family over and just enjoy life.

  • @AddictOfLearning

    @AddictOfLearning

    3 ай бұрын

    That is awesome to hear you have such great community in retirement!

  • @bman6502

    @bman6502

    3 ай бұрын

    I also have a large estate (6 acres), that has a current value of around $2.5 - $3m.. it’s fully paid off and we love the land but I’ve thought about selling once we retire (sometime in the next 3-5yrs)…. My thought is, would I be better off renting in retirement so I don’t get hit with major repairs or expenses on a home??? New HVAC can run 15-20k.. a new roof 20-30k… those would be brutal expenses in retirement…

  • @FatherGapon-gw6yo

    @FatherGapon-gw6yo

    3 ай бұрын

    Love it!

  • @jmcks1
    @jmcks14 ай бұрын

    I absolutely love real life scenarios and how you take us step by step through the analysis. Very informative and helpful as always!

  • @BorninMornin
    @BorninMornin4 ай бұрын

    James, I’m 57 and I have been watching videos about retirement on KZread endlessly. This was by far the most informative and helpful. At least it will help me to initiate conversation with the financial advisor and ask about different scenarios.

  • @james.yt.00
    @james.yt.004 ай бұрын

    This was great. I appreciate your soft calm voice and the absence of annoying sponsors and pushing for subscribers and likes. Generally classy. Thank you!

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    4 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

  • @MikeSuding-

    @MikeSuding-

    3 ай бұрын

    My thoughts exactly

  • @Dream10timesover
    @Dream10timesover3 ай бұрын

    I think this is the best retirement analysis I've ever seen. Incredibly helpful. Thank you!

  • @neilfoster5397
    @neilfoster53975 ай бұрын

    Yes, case studies such as this are very useful. Keep ‘em coming!

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Will do, thank you.

  • @danaefloyd
    @danaefloyd5 ай бұрын

    This is great. We are retiring this summer and just went through all this with our financial planner. We have a bit more assets but this scenario is close. You confirm everything we have been told. Thank you. Love your channel and your content, James.

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @kevddpp
    @kevddpp5 ай бұрын

    So helpful! This is the first time I've seen such a detailed analysis that also includes real example numbers. Thank you for going through it all!

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @daveslomski9612
    @daveslomski96122 ай бұрын

    James does by far the best case scenarios for retirement. No one else on youtube comes close. Both realistic examples and very clear and easy to understand.

  • @Kirankarnati0007
    @Kirankarnati00074 ай бұрын

    This is the only channel I came across on YT with actual retirement case study examples, this is Gold. I will recommend your channel to friends and may even use your services if you are fee only financial planner. THANK YOU

  • @samanthaweston2957
    @samanthaweston29573 ай бұрын

    Yes! It’s helpful, and not only that but you’re breaking these concepts down in a clear way that is easy for me to understand.

  • @scottl91
    @scottl91Ай бұрын

    To answer your question - very helpful! Thank you so much for all of your videos - they are very well done!

  • @phildibello1141
    @phildibello11414 ай бұрын

    Very, very well done! There are many CFP/CPAs who present this, and you are one of the better presenters!!

  • @Davek111
    @Davek1114 ай бұрын

    James, this might be one of your best videos yet.

  • @shaymichellestudios
    @shaymichellestudios4 ай бұрын

    This was so informative and easy to understand. Thank you so much. I finally understand some things I've always been uncertain about.

  • @davidanderson4502
    @davidanderson45025 ай бұрын

    This video is extremely helpful. This detailed analysis lets me see some expenses I didn't plan for.

  • @JonBusey
    @JonBusey4 ай бұрын

    Yes James, very helpful going through this detailed example. Well done.

  • @pamsmith7369
    @pamsmith73694 ай бұрын

    Very helpful! I’m hooked on this stuff. I’m older than John & Jane but get the gist of the models you are providing.

  • @sandylamba2546
    @sandylamba25465 ай бұрын

    This is very helpful information. Thank you for showing us this scenario.

  • @JulioHernandez-gz5lr
    @JulioHernandez-gz5lr4 ай бұрын

    I’m 68 planning to work till 70 - this has been very informative and d eye opening - you have integrated all variables in a concise manner. Thank you!

  • @kwokchow3196
    @kwokchow31965 ай бұрын

    James, It is very helpful example because we are in a similar situation. We enjoy all your details and analysis. Please keep up the great work!

  • @anacaona1982
    @anacaona19825 ай бұрын

    Yes ; Very Helpful! Thank you for doing this and sharing.

  • @conureron3792
    @conureron37925 ай бұрын

    This has been very helpful. Will watch this a couple of times. Thanks.

  • @colleendolan4533
    @colleendolan45334 ай бұрын

    We are approaching retirement and this is the single best analysis I've seen in how to plan for our financial strategy. Thank you!

  • @jrairdan
    @jrairdan3 ай бұрын

    This is a great video. I appreciate how clearly you articulated the different options available to them.

  • @loborocket
    @loborocket5 ай бұрын

    I think the detail in this video is great. You have modeled almost exactly my situation to almost the last $. Loved seeing it.

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @travgal9903
    @travgal990316 күн бұрын

    Very helpful! Thanks for the clear explanation and graphics.

  • @dannycamardelle2592
    @dannycamardelle25924 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing so much detail on your video.

  • @rodneynapier8264
    @rodneynapier82645 ай бұрын

    This scenario is very helpful. Much appreciated. Great job illustrating life balance

  • @GowdyStuff
    @GowdyStuff3 ай бұрын

    I listen to your podcasts all the time, and this is a great example and very useful to me...Thanks!

  • @mikec.6571
    @mikec.65714 ай бұрын

    This is probably the most helpful channel I've seen on KZread regarding the actual planning process. As someone who's looking at financial planning as a second career, this is invaluable content. The examples/scenarios and the thorough, detailed walk-throughs are excellent. Please keep it up!

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad it’s helpful. Good luck with this new career.

  • @Coda1850
    @Coda18504 ай бұрын

    100% helpful. Really enjoying the in depth analysis.

  • @paddyterhune
    @paddyterhune3 ай бұрын

    This is definitely useful, thank you for sharing and making these videos.

  • @CarlSegers
    @CarlSegers4 ай бұрын

    Great information. Awesome to see it visually with real-world examples. Thank you.

  • @peterbailey8012
    @peterbailey80122 ай бұрын

    Very helpful video. You walk through your structured thinking clearly and stepwise. It’s great when you call out what the major drivers are in your analysis

  • @shaynelaw9629
    @shaynelaw96294 ай бұрын

    This detail is fantastic! Liked and subscribed. Thank you fir sharing. About to turn 54 and really starting to think about retirement and have been learning and planning. Hopefully ready in 8-10 years.

  • @johnh2812
    @johnh28123 ай бұрын

    This IS very helpful when you do a case example. Really well done. Thank you.

  • @slimdawgwoof
    @slimdawgwoof5 ай бұрын

    Helpful! Thank you for doing this.

  • @taggerung890
    @taggerung8904 ай бұрын

    This is amazing and super helpful , thank you!

  • @mgoldberg1234
    @mgoldberg12344 ай бұрын

    Great video! Like your calculator tool and explanation…thanks!

  • @theoriginalmrs.d538
    @theoriginalmrs.d5384 ай бұрын

    This is fabulous - extremely helpful to learn from others’ considerations.

  • @stevelarcher9920
    @stevelarcher99204 ай бұрын

    Excellent presentation. This is the closest scenario to my own that I have run across. I am very appreciative

  • @anilbouri1485
    @anilbouri14854 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed watching your analysis, well done. Very helpful for future planning.

  • @tomaridance
    @tomaridance4 ай бұрын

    This particular video was very helpful because it runs thru the real life numbers and situations we can face.

  • @squintywhisper8247
    @squintywhisper82475 ай бұрын

    This video has great information and helps me start planning for the next 30 years. Thank you!

  • @gbarton800
    @gbarton8003 ай бұрын

    Good scenario based information for retirement planning. Thank you!

  • @JimmyLucero
    @JimmyLucero3 ай бұрын

    I love this amount of detail. Great work.

  • @richard9827
    @richard98275 ай бұрын

    Great presentation. We have for 48 years been savers. We are retired and did a similar analysis two years ago and and repeated it over and over and over again. Couldn’t believe the results. It showed that we weren’t spending enough to meet our goals and still have a fair amount to leave to the next generation. Now we are thoughtful spenders. We always thought of ourselves as middle class but it turns out we are rich 😂😂😂😂. Who would have figured. 😊

  • @mroberts566

    @mroberts566

    4 ай бұрын

    That’s awesome. What’s your approximate net worth?

  • @TuBui2

    @TuBui2

    4 ай бұрын

    On your way to retirement did you ever feel like you had any regrets of not spending more?

  • @MNP208

    @MNP208

    4 ай бұрын

    @@TuBui2I regret not traveling more with our three kids (now adults). At one point, we were investing $1000/month in their 529 plans and fully funded their college educations. You can’t predict your future income level when in your 20’s. You also can’t predict how far you’ll advance in your career, i.e. working your way into management. We never imagined our salaries would be as high as they eventually were.

  • @user-mo9od7cs1t
    @user-mo9od7cs1t5 ай бұрын

    Very helpful to see a plan model like this. Thank you.

  • @alchaudhari
    @alchaudhari4 ай бұрын

    Amazing James. You are very detailed on how it works. Thank you.

  • @andygullion9730
    @andygullion97303 ай бұрын

    Yes, the case study is great. I appreciate seeing your analysis.

  • @evilgiraffe
    @evilgiraffe5 ай бұрын

    This is useful. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @SalweyGaming
    @SalweyGaming2 ай бұрын

    loved this! im on the back half of my 30s now and im alway crunching these numbers. loved to see such a detailed real world example

  • @jonathancooper4976
    @jonathancooper49762 ай бұрын

    This was very helpful. I appreciate the pace of your presentation.

  • @alanyoung159
    @alanyoung1595 ай бұрын

    Love these kind of analysis, not just top down, but bottom up assessments

  • @beninniger2088
    @beninniger20884 ай бұрын

    Thanks. This was very interesting and super helpful.

  • @melodyk.
    @melodyk.5 ай бұрын

    These detailed examples are very helpful. Thanks, James!

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @user-ly8wh7gb2k
    @user-ly8wh7gb2k4 күн бұрын

    Great video. The detailed scenario that you show on screen is perfect. Clearly I need to give you a call.😊

  • @andylewis5662
    @andylewis56624 ай бұрын

    Yes it is helpful. And I do apply it like you suggest to my own plan. Thank you.

  • @jodeanoconnor6906
    @jodeanoconnor69064 ай бұрын

    This was absolutely fantastic, thank you!

  • @chrismarttila6726
    @chrismarttila67264 ай бұрын

    Yes, This info is very informative and relevant. Thanks.

  • @blindkap
    @blindkap5 ай бұрын

    Extremely helpful. All videos great but these in particular are super helpful.

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @BrentSFinch
    @BrentSFinch3 ай бұрын

    This is my first time seeing your content, and I want to say you are a phenomenal presenter of information.

  • @bobby350z
    @bobby350z5 ай бұрын

    Very nicely explained. Thank you.

  • @shanet2436
    @shanet24363 ай бұрын

    This is very high quality. Well done 🎉

  • @adrianortiz
    @adrianortiz4 ай бұрын

    What a clear presentation, wow. I had never seen it presented like this. First of your videos i watched, but I am now subscribed. Great job!

  • @jerrylohr3491
    @jerrylohr34915 ай бұрын

    Very useful and helpful information. Thanks

  • @M22Research
    @M22Research5 ай бұрын

    As usual, well done. “How do we get the most life out of our money?” Excellent!

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @markgordon6717
    @markgordon67174 ай бұрын

    This was very helpful to see everything laid out. I'm sure it varies by person and location, but seeing an estimate on how much to budget for healthcare was very helpful.

  • @kzalaska4804
    @kzalaska48044 ай бұрын

    The most impactful thing I've heard is that planning is very important, and it is 100% guaranteed that your plan will be wrong, but by doing the planning you learn what levers to pull to effect things so you can adjust your life to fit the circumstances.

  • @testodude
    @testodude2 ай бұрын

    This was my favorite of all of your videos.

  • @tylerforeman5788
    @tylerforeman57884 ай бұрын

    First time viewer, great video! Well explained and loved all the alternate plans. This is so helpful to inform people who don't have as much fiscal knowledge

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    4 ай бұрын

    Welcome aboard!

  • @fr9714
    @fr97143 ай бұрын

    This was fantastic analysis honestly. Very insightful.

  • @retirementplanplaybook5444
    @retirementplanplaybook54444 ай бұрын

    Great video. Nice walk through.

  • @AKim-uu4hg
    @AKim-uu4hg5 ай бұрын

    Super helpful & interesting to compare our situation to this one! Thank you!

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @BradColemanisHere
    @BradColemanisHere3 ай бұрын

    Good analysis and thoughts here. Thanks.

  • @markg996
    @markg9963 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! Thank you

  • @jimray4210
    @jimray42104 ай бұрын

    This approach and information is very helpful

  • @user-mo4oz7ux2g
    @user-mo4oz7ux2g4 ай бұрын

    Great explanation and tool with high confidence level.

  • @shane7150
    @shane71503 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed this, thank you.

  • @joymok1226
    @joymok12265 ай бұрын

    Very informative! Many Thanks.

  • @gizmobowen
    @gizmobowen5 ай бұрын

    Thanks James for another useful video. I think basic videos like this are very helpful to illustrate how a certain portfolio could be used in retirement. In your video, you talk about stress testing it and I think that would be an excellent follow up. Additionally, tax management is very difficult in retirement and that could be the third video that you could make, using the same clients. A multi-part video with the same clients/portfolio isn't something I've seen other people demonstrate, but I think it would be very helpful to illustrate the numerous facets involved in creating and implementing a retirement plan.

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Good point. I'll look to do a follow up that shows how we stress test this.

  • @marksalinas917
    @marksalinas9172 ай бұрын

    Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @progression_decibel
    @progression_decibel4 ай бұрын

    This was an AWESOME video - my wife and I planned goal is to retire comfortably by age 60 (we are both mid-40's). This video definitely helped set realistic expectations on that endeavor!

  • @goldnitz42
    @goldnitz423 ай бұрын

    great presentation James. Really clear and really logical.

  • @thomasshreve750
    @thomasshreve7505 ай бұрын

    Very useful information. The best I've seen.

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that nice feedback

  • @lindaclough2277
    @lindaclough22775 ай бұрын

    I'd like to see these tools more broadly available for everyone to model and change over time. This is an Awesome video - while I was aware of this - THANK YOU for providing this information to everyone!

  • @tomwalsh4592

    @tomwalsh4592

    5 ай бұрын

    Check out New Retirement software. Extremely powerful and inexpensive

  • @user-vd4gf4qu5d
    @user-vd4gf4qu5d3 ай бұрын

    Very helpful! Thank you.

  • @2214drk
    @2214drk5 ай бұрын

    yes. this is very helpful. and this example is one of your best you have done. great work.

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear that! Thank you!

  • @Hintz6
    @Hintz64 ай бұрын

    Super helpful insight and that software looks well designed. Great presentation and advertisement for your employer.

  • @MarkSKazmierski
    @MarkSKazmierski4 ай бұрын

    This is great stuff. Thanks.

  • @aarongant1982
    @aarongant19824 ай бұрын

    Super helpful and a very realistic example

  • @mines851
    @mines8514 ай бұрын

    Very helpful and clear to see. Thank you

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it

  • @robertoherreraoikawa2581
    @robertoherreraoikawa25815 ай бұрын

    Another amazing video!!! Thank you!!

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    thanks for watching

  • @tshooter4419
    @tshooter44195 ай бұрын

    Keep it up! Very helpful.

  • @dannybeard2861
    @dannybeard28615 ай бұрын

    James, this was very helpful to see the variety of details.

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I’m glad to hear that.

  • @lucasdurham6830
    @lucasdurham68305 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for making these videos, super helpful

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @jac27612
    @jac27612Ай бұрын

    Great example. My wife and I are getting close to retirement, and this gives us great insight

  • @juliot2223
    @juliot22235 ай бұрын

    James, this is great information explaining what it takes to go through a this process; excellent Thank you

  • @RootFP

    @RootFP

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!