Opher Ganel
Sep 21, 2021

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I’d tweak that to be (a bit more complicated but more accurate):

Liquid net worth/(annual living expenses minus fixed income)

where fixed income includes e.g., Social Security benefits, pensions, etc.

If those other sources cover $40k/year, and you spend $80k/year, you’re in better shape than someone spending $50k/year who has no such fixed income (all other things being equal).

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Opher Ganel
Opher Ganel

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