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Monthly Retirement Income Worksheet

A one-page snapshot of where every dollar of monthly income comes from.

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Guaranteed income

Social Security (you) $______ · Social Security (spouse) $______ · Pension $______ · Annuity $______ · Rental income $______ · Total guaranteed: $______

Portfolio income

IRA/401(k) withdrawal $______ · Roth withdrawal $______ · Brokerage withdrawal $______ · Interest & dividends $______ · Total portfolio: $______

Monthly expenses

Housing $______ · Food $______ · Healthcare/Medicare $______ · Insurance $______ · Transportation $______ · Discretionary/travel $______ · Total: $______

The gap

Total income − Total expenses = $______. If positive, you have a surplus (save or reinvest). If negative, you have a gap — this is the number your plan must solve.

The stress test

Cross out portfolio income. Can guaranteed income alone cover essentials? If no, you're depending on markets to eat.

Ebby's takeaway

The month you write this down is the month you actually have a retirement income plan.

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