This episode is all about retirement. We answer a handful of your questions from email, the Speakpipe and the forum. We talk about decumulation and how to start withdrawing from your investments. We talk about when and if you should increase your bond allocation as you are nearing or entering retirement. We talk about gift taxes, generational wealth and the best way to pass wealth to future generations.

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00:00 WCI Podcast #436
02:20 Spending in Retirement (Decumulation)
19:53 Changing Asset Allocation in Retirement
25:49 Calculating How Much Is "Enough"
31:49 Gifting a House Before Death
36:45 What to Spend First in Retirement