Are we spending our retirement money in the right order? Our plan is: Social Security, annuities, cash — then IRA.
Summary
Many retirees wonder whether they are withdrawing their retirement funds in the most efficient sequence. A common strategy involves using Social Security, annuities, and cash before tapping into traditional IRAs. However, depleting cash reserves too early can lead to a significant spike in taxable income during later years.
Spending all your cash first can make your income surge in later years.
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