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====== Retirement Financial Strategy ======
===== Current Financial Position =====
* Social Security Income: $2,500 per month
* Available Cash: $200,000
* Healthcare: Medicare A & B, Supplemental insurance, Dental coverage
* Health Status: Good
===== Emergency Fund Strategy =====
Keep 6-12 months of expenses in high-yield savings accounts or CDs. If monthly expenses are around $3,000-4,000:
* Set aside: $20,000-40,000 for emergencies
* Remaining for investment: $160,000-180,000
===== Income Generation Strategy =====
Balanced investment approach with remaining funds:
==== Treasury Bonds (20-30%) ====
* Treasury I-Bonds or TIPS
* Protection against inflation
* Government-backed security
==== Corporate/Municipal Bonds (30-40%) ====
* High-grade corporate or municipal bond funds
* Steady income generation
* Lower risk investment
==== Dividend Stock Funds (30-40%) ====
* Dividend-focused stock funds or ETFs
* Growth potential with income
* Long-term appreciation
==== REITs (5-10%) ====
* Real estate investment trusts
* Real estate exposure
* Regular dividend payments
===== Withdrawal Strategy =====
Conservative 3-4% annual withdrawal rate:
* Annual withdrawal: $4,800-7,200
* Monthly supplement: $400-600
* Helps preserve principal while providing additional income
===== Key Considerations =====
* Healthcare costs well-covered (major advantage)
* Consider Roth IRA conversion ladder if applicable
* Annual strategy review and adjustments needed
* Consider fee-only financial advisor consultation
* Combination of guaranteed Social Security + conservative investment returns provides security
===== Expected Outcome =====
The strategy should provide financial security throughout retirement, leveraging:
* Guaranteed Social Security income base
* Conservative investment returns
* Comprehensive healthcare coverage
* Good health status