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The Retirement Income Blueprint
How to design retirement income that lasts — across the 4 pillars
Most Americans run out of money around age 78. The plan can't just be 'max the 401(k) and hope.' This blueprint walks through the four pillars of a real retirement plan — and the decisions inside each that swing your timeline by years.
What's inside (8 pages)
- The 4 pillars of retirement income (and the decisions inside each)
- Social Security claiming framework: 62 vs 67 vs 70
- Tax-smart withdrawal sequencing
- Roth conversion windows before age 73 (RMDs)
- Sequence-of-returns risk and how to defend
- Quick self-check: are you on track?
Who it's for
Anyone 45-70 actively planning retirement. Especially useful for those between 55-65 with $250K-$3M in retirement savings making timing and tax-strategy decisions.
Educational content only. Not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed professional before acting on the information in this guide.