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How "Investing More" Is Killing Your Retirement (Do This Instead)
Episode 88826th June 2026 • BetterWealth with Caleb Guilliams • BetterWealth Media
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00:00 - Intro

01:21 - The "Mountain" Analogy: Accumulation vs. Distribution

04:53 - Reversing Engineering Income Over Net Worth

07:25 - The One Economic Power Approach

09:12 - Impact of Sequence of Returns on Retirement Assets

10:02 - S&P 500 Historical Data Case Study (1999-2024)

14:40 - Two Economic Powers: Accumulation and Distribution

16:04 - Historical Context: The Shift from Pensions to 401(k)s

18:08 - Integrating Investments and Insurance for Efficiency

23:29 - The Three Functions of Money in Retirement: Income, Liquidity, Legacy

27:09 - The Waterfall Effect: Optimizing for Paycheck First

32:23 - Customizing Retirement Packages Based on Personal Preference

35:37 - The "One-to-One" Ratio Concept and Balancing Powers

38:01 - Volatility Buffers and Mitigation Strategies

41:34 - Analyzing Life Insurance: Whole Life vs. Indexed Universal Life (IUL)

46:55 - The Reality of Taxes and Market Efficiency

52:25 - Conclusion and Future Cash Flow Planning

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