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#RI-6a0e95b1·8 months ago·
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“Underestimating true needs with 25x expenses rule”
What Actually Happened
I realized my 25x expenses rule was too low due to taxes
What I wish I knew
"To factor in taxes when calculating retirement needs"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider pre-tax accounts and tax basis when using the 25x rule"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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