What Is The 'Bucket Strategy' And How Can It Affect Your Retirement Plans?
This retirement strategy is one way to manage retirement income by way of "buckets" that correspond to short-, medium-, and long-term financial goals.
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This retirement strategy is one way to manage retirement income by way of "buckets" that correspond to short-, medium-, and long-term financial goals.
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