485 | Mailbag: Spending Down to Zero, High-Fee 401(k), and Mini-Retirements
Most financial planners will tell you to save more, but what if you're actually saving too much for retirement? Brad Barrett and CFP Rachael Camp tackle listener questions about whether to spend down retirement accounts, navigating high-fee 401(k)s, and the financial math behind mini-retirements—all while challenging…
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