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Afford Anything · April 28, 2026 · 1h 12m

Q&A: He Wants to Die With Zero – Here’s How to Spend $1M Without Running Out

Paula Pant
Show Notes

Paula Pant answers three listener questions about balancing financial optimization with real-life tradeoffs. Mike, 60, wants to retire with $1 million and spend it all during his lifetime using the Die with Zero philosophy. Kip faced burnout but found renewed satisfaction in a new internal role and now considers real estate syndications. Jessie and their spouse, five years from early retirement, weigh the next savings dollar between Roth IRAs and taxable accounts.

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Spending Down $1M to Zero: The Die With Zero Retirement Strategy
Mike wants to structure withdrawals to spend his $1M during his lifetime, following the Die with Zero philosophy.
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Highlights

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From Burnout to Renewal: Kip’s Internal Career Pivot
Kip planned to retire early due to burnout, but a new role within his company restored his satisfaction and changed his retirement plans.
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Roth IRA vs. Taxable Accounts Near Early Retirement
Jessie and spouse, five years from early retirement, are deciding whether to keep maxing Roth IRAs or shift to a taxable account for liquidity.
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References

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Die with Zero — Bill Perkins (2020) — Referenced as the inspiration for Mike’s spending goal
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