Typical retirement strategies assume a retirement age of over 60. With an earlier retirement goal, a careful look is required to determine what strategies will create the best outcome. James responds to a listener’s question about where to invest as he anticipates an early retirement. James walks through the steps of Root’s Sequoia System to explore options for early retirement scenarios.

Questions Answered:
How does early retirement impact traditional retirement planning
strategies, such as the 4% rule?

When deciding between retirement accounts (e.g., 401k) or brokerage accounts for pre-60 funds in early retirement, what factors should be considered?

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⏱Timestamps:⏱
0:00 - Question about early retirement
2:21 - Is early retirement possible?
3:30 - Why the 4% rule doesn’t apply
6:08 - Assessment of Juan’s situation
8:11 - The Sequoia system Step 1 - purpose
10:16 - Step 2 - retirement income
12:49 - Relying on SS benefit?
14:09 - Withdrawal strategy
15:32 - Sourcing funds from age 50-59
17:20 - Brokerage vs 401K
20:22 - A part-time income scenario
23:04 - Consider how expenses might change
25:14 - Step 3 - investment planning
28:09 - Steps 4 & 5- taxes and protection


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