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02/09/2026

The 4% rule doesn’t have to mean exactly 4%.

In weaker markets, drawing less can help protect the portfolio. In stronger markets, you may have more flexibility.

01/09/2026

Could $765K really be enough to fund a comfortable retirement? 👀

It comes down to the gap between what you want to spend and what NZ Super covers.

General information only.

31/08/2026

A conversation we had on the podcast this week about what retirement funding might look like down the track.

Full episode on our YouTube channel.

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29/08/2026

The 4% rule first outlined in the 1990s by Bill Bengen is a useful tool for estimating retirement needs.

Would $40k a year be enough for your retirement? 💵

General information only.

28/08/2026

Living longer is good news.

Unless your retirement plan only lasts 25 years.

How long does the money need to last? 💸

General information only.

27/08/2026

Paying off a mortgage can feel painful now, but at least there's an asset at the end of it.

But imagine still paying rent in retirement? 👴 👵

Being mortgage-free in retirement changes everything.

The gap can go from manageable… to very uncomfortable.

General information only.

26/08/2026

Why retire somewhere expensive…

If moving could free up more cash?

🎧 Full podcast link in bio

General information only.

24/08/2026

Retiring in Auckland? Add another $30K.

A $100K retirement lifestyle sounds like the goal… but in Auckland?
You might need to add another $30K just to rent.

🎧 Full podcast link in bio

24/08/2026

Everyone wants options in retirement.

But options need income.

In this clip, we look at what a “choices” retirement could actually require.

"Choices" is a benchmark lifestyle category defined by Massey University’s Retirement Expenditure Guidelines.

It represents a comfortable standard of living that includes treats, local travel, hobbies, and eating out, unlike a basic "No Frills" budget.

🎧 Full podcast link in bio

22/08/2026

$75K a year in retirement sounds comfortable…
But what does “comfortable” actually mean?

🎧 Full podcast link in bio

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