What does ‘spending down’ assets mean?


When you retire you actually need to begin selling off different assets to maintain your lifestyle. What assets should be sold off first? Your liquid assets? Your real estate? In this video clip, Reese and Ryan explain why there’s a right order for spending down assets in retirement, which is integral to a good financial plan.


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