Ready For Retirement

How Should I Invest Proceeds from Selling My Home?

May 09, 2023 James Conole, CFP® Episode 162
Ready For Retirement
How Should I Invest Proceeds from Selling My Home?
Show Notes

In this episode, James tackles a listener’s question about investing a lump sum for his upcoming retirement. 

James analyzes one's situation and gives realistic insights on determining the right mix of stable and growth assets that will generate a rising income stream for the rest of your life. 

Tune in for tips on how to secure a comfortable retirement using a real-life example.


Questions Answered:
Should I invest lump sump sum or dollar cost average approach?
How do I invest a lump sum once I receive the funds?
What other planning points should I be aware of?

Time stamps
0:00 Intro
0:45 Listener Question
2:55 Summarizing
4:10 Will You Be Okay?
7:10 Make Sure That Number is Accurate
8:20 4% Rule
9:53 Guyton-Klinger Rule
10:53 Two Things to Note
13:30 You Need Income to Live on
15:15 Part 2 of the Question: How to Invest the Lump Sum
18:10 Dollar Cost Averaging
21:06 Using An Example
23:40 The Principle Is This
27:00 Properly Addressing Risk
28:50 Most People Do This…
30:25 Back to the Listener Question
31:00 Summary
32:20 Outro

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