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BONUS CONTENT: Josh Reacts to Dave Ramsey's Viral Rant on the 4% Rule

BONUS CONTENT: Josh Reacts to Dave Ramsey's Viral Rant on the 4% Rule

The Financial Quarterback®: Your Game Plan to Protect Your Money and Retirement for Business and Investing

November 23, 202326m 5s

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Show Notes

In this bonus episode, Josh tackles Dave Ramsey's viral call about retirement savings, dissecting Ramsey's bold stance on withdrawal rates. Ramsey dismisses the traditional 4% rate as too conservative, advocating for an 8% rate, a figure he argues is more aligned with historical market performances and inflation. Josh critically examines Ramsey's methodology, especially his optimistic 12% return assumption, and contrasts this with more realistic average stock market returns. The debate heats up as Ramsey expresses his frustration with conventional financial projections and advises listeners to save a robust 15% of their income. Josh's insightful critique extends to Ramsey's perspectives on income growth over time and the broader financial industry.


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