Episode
Flood of Questions
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- Apr 24, 2026
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- 1315
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Summary
A rapid-fire Friday Q&A dives into one of retirement’s biggest debates—flexible withdrawals versus the traditional 4% rule—with Don explaining why adaptability may be the key to never running out of money. The episode also tackles ETF vs. mutual fund tax efficiency at Vanguard, pushes back on “fancy” portfolio add-ons like managed futures and long-term bonds, clarifies why employer 401(k) matches are always pre-tax, and gives a pragmatic take on so-called “Trump accounts” (free money… wit...