Interview with Scott Burns on Spend 'Til the End

Recently I was given the opportunity to review the new book “Spend Til the End” by nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Scott Burns. In addition to being an accomplished writer, Scott is also the chief investment strategist for AssetBuilder where he advocates a low fee approach to investment management. As part of my review, I had a chance to interview Scott, find out more about him and his financial views as well as pose several questions that I had after reading the book.

In “Spend Til the End” authors Scott Burns and Larry Kotlikoff offer a unique approach to financial planning that focuses on maintaining a smooth living standard throughout your life. This is different than the approach used across much of the financial planning community that relies on accurately determining your spending targets for the future. Scott and Larry are of the opinion that the spending targets we choose are often fraught with error and lead to over or under saving behaviors that miss the mark.

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