SWP & Bucket Strategy for Retirement

In this episode of Investors' Hangout, Dhirendra Kumar explores a practical framework for retirement income planning in 2026, focusing on how retirees can structure Systematic Withdrawal Plans (SWP) and use the bucket strategy to manage market volatility. The discussion addresses key concerns around retirement withdrawals, sustaining monthly income after salary stops, protecting your retirement corpus, handling equity exposure post-retirement, and maintaining the right asset allocation between debt and equity. If you are approaching retirement or planning long-term financial independence, this conversation will help you think clearly about building a resilient retirement portfolio in uncertain markets.