The Retirement Income Challenge is a four-day event that helps individuals create a retirement income plan. Day one focuses on the Retirement Income Style Assessment (RISA), which analyzes two factors: probability-based safety first and optionality versus commitment. Day two introduces the funded ratio, a balance sheet approach to financial planning that compares assets to liabilities. The funded ratio helps individuals understand if they have enough assets to meet their retirement goals. Day three explores how the RISA and funded ratio work together to fill income gaps and create a comprehensive retirement income plan. The conversation covers the Retirement Income Stacking and Spending (RISS) framework and the Retirement Income Stacking and Spending (RISS) Challenge. The hosts discuss the importance of reliable income to cover essential expenses in retirement and the role of the RISS framework in providing alternatives to fill income gaps. They emphasize that shooting for 100% on the RISS percentages is not necessary and that it's important to have reliable income covering essential expenses. They also mention the non-financial aspects of retirement and the importance of planning for what you want to do in retirement. The hosts highlight the interactive nature of the Retirement Income Challenge and the value it provides in helping individuals gain clarity and confidence in their financial plan for retirement. Listen now to learn more!
 
Takeaways
The Retirement Income Challenge helps individuals create a retirement income plan
The Retirement Income Style Assessment (RISA) analyzes two factors: probability-based safety first and optionality versus commitment
The funded ratio is a balance sheet approach that compares assets to liabilities to determine if individuals have enough assets to meet their retirement goals
The RISA and funded ratio work together to fill income gaps and create a comprehensive retirement income plan The RISS framework provides alternatives to fill income gaps in retirement and ensures reliable income covers essential expenses.
Shooting for 100% on the RISS percentages is not necessary; it's important to have reliable income covering essential expenses.
Planning for the non-financial aspects of retirement, such as what you want to do, is crucial.
The Retirement Income Challenge is an interactive session that helps individuals gain clarity and confidence in their financial plan for retirement.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Retirement Income Challenge
09:57 Day One: The Retirement Income Style Assessment (RISA)
11:33 Day Two: The Funded Ratio
23:37 Day Three: Integrating the RISA and Funded Ratio
25:33 The Role of the RISS Framework in Retirement Planning
28:40 Shooting for 100% on RISS Percentages: Is It Necessary?
30:55 Planning for the Non-Financial Aspects of Retirement
39:25 The Value of the Retirement Income Challenge
 
Links
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