Rich People Unsatisfied with Their Wealth, Ep #298

Have you ever thought about how much money you need to be truly happy? If so, you’re not alone. And chances are that number is elusive. 

In today’s Retirement Headline segment, we’ll check out an article from The Atlantic called “The Reason Many Ultrarich People Aren’t Satisfied With Their Wealth.” In doing so, we’ll explore human nature and how to know when enough is enough.

In the Listener Questions segment, one listener asks how to withdraw funds from a taxable account during early retirement. Don’t miss out on discovering the logistics of how to access your money in retirement. Press play to find out. 

Outline of This Episode

• [1:42] What inspires the ultra-rich to keep spending?
• [5:55] What can this teach us about retirement?
• [8:16] How to withdraw funds from a taxable account in retirement

Resources & People Mentioned

• The Reason Many Ultrarich People Aren’t Satisfied With Their Wealth

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