My “Bucket Strategy”

This article is part of the Retirement Financial Life Equation (RFLE) series. It was initially published on November 27, 2020, and updated in March 2026. I think many retirees, especially those with fewer savings, should strongly consider the “cash bucket with income floor” strategy that I discussed in my earlier article. If you have a … Read more

The “Cash Bucket Strategy”: Issues and Alternatives

This article is part of the Retirement Financial Life Equation (RFLE) series. It was initially published on November 11, 2020, and updated in March 2026. This article is the second in a three-part series on the “Bucket Strategy.” The bucket strategy is a good one, but it’s not perfect. I have been using a version … Read more