The Hidden 5% Rule Strategy to Retire Early (Practical Salary Replacement Guide)

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💸 What if your portfolio could replace your paycheck before traditional retirement age?

In this video, Dave breaks down the 5% Rule for early retirement and shows how to calculate the exact amount of capital needed to replace your monthly salary with income-producing assets. Instead of obsessing over net worth, this strategy focuses on cash flow, yield, and financial sovereignty.

✔️ Learn how to calculate your salary replacement number
✔️ Understand why net worth alone does not create freedom
✔️ Build a cash-flow-first portfolio strategy
✔️ Use the Income Snowball to speed up retirement
✔️ Know when your portfolio is truly ready to support your lifestyle

If you want a practical framework to move from accumulation to real income, this is the guide.

👉 Comment below: Which monthly expense do you want your portfolio to replace first — and why?

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Educational Disclaimer

This video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Always do your own research and consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

⏱️ Chapters (Early Retirement + 5% Rule Salary Replacement Guide)

00:00 Early Retirement Starts With Cash Flow (Not Net Worth)
01:12 The Net Worth Trap Explained
02:28 4% Rule vs 5% Rule for Early Retirement
03:46 The 5% Rule and Income Velocity
05:02 Salary Replacement Formula (How Much You Need)
06:34 5% Yield Math to Replace Your Paycheck
08:02 Turn Your Portfolio Into a Paycheck
09:10 Best 5%–7% Income Assets in 2026
10:42 Why Savings Accounts and Bonds Fall Short
11:54 How to Build a Cash-Flow Portfolio
13:06 How to Reallocate a Growth Portfolio for Income
14:24 Income Snowball Strategy for Faster Retirement
15:48 Tax Strategy for Retirement Income Yield
17:10 When to Quit Your Job Based on Portfolio Income
18:24 Financial Sovereignty and the Infinite Runway
19:18 5% Rule Action Plan (Start Today)

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What Is The 5% Rule For Retirement?
How Does The 5% Rule Help You Retire Early?
How Much Money Do I Need To Retire Using A 5% Yield?
Can I Replace My Salary With Investment Income?
What Is Salary Replacement In Investing?
How Do I Calculate My Salary Replacement Number?
What Is The Difference Between Net Worth And Cash Flow?
Why Is Cash Flow More Important Than Net Worth For Retirement?
Can Dividend Income Replace A Paycheck?
How Do I Build A Cash Flow Portfolio For Early Retirement?
What Assets Can Generate 5% Income?
Is A 5% Yield Sustainable For Retirement?
How Do I Retire Early Without Selling My Portfolio?
What Is Income Velocity In Investing?
How Do I Turn My Portfolio Into A Paycheck?
What Is The Best Strategy For Retiring On Passive Income?
Can I Retire Early With Yield Investing?
How Do I Replace Monthly Expenses With Portfolio Income?
What Is A Cash-Flow-First Investment Strategy?
How Do I Stop Depending On A Job Income?
What Is The Income Snowball Strategy?
How Do Reinvested Distributions Accelerate Retirement?
Should I Focus On Yield Or Growth For Early Retirement?
How Much Yield Do I Need To Replace My Salary?
What Is The Best Portfolio For Income In Retirement?
How Do I Know When My Portfolio Is Ready To Support Me?
Can I Live Off Investment Income Before Traditional Retirement Age?
What Is The 4% Rule Vs 5% Rule?
Why Does The 4% Rule Feel Too Low Today?
How Do Taxes Affect Retirement Income Yield?
How Can I Make My Investment Income More Tax Efficient?
What Is The Best Way To Transition From Growth To Income?
How Do I Reallocate A Growth Portfolio Into Income Assets?
What Are Stable Income Producing Assets In 2026?
How Do I Build A Self-Sustaining Investment Income System?
Can I Retire Early With A Diversified Yield Portfolio?
How Do I Cover Bills Using Passive Income?
What Is The First Expense I Should Replace With Portfolio Income?
How Do I Measure Progress Toward Financial Freedom?
What Does Financial Sovereignty Mean In Personal Finance?
How Do I Create An Infinite Runway With Passive Income?
When Should I Quit My Job Based On Portfolio Income?