Should You Spend More and Inherit Less? What Bill Perkins' Philosophy Really Means for Investors

Source Motley_fool

Key Points

  • Bill Perkins urges enjoying wealth while healthy, but his ultra-rich background shapes that advice.

  • Viewers are encouraged to blend his spend-now mindset with careful, personalized financial planning.

  • The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook ›

How much should affluent investors spend now versus preserve for later, or for heirs? Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp explores Bill Perkins' provocative "richest person in the graveyard" challenge and how disciplined financial planning can refine it. Watch the video below to learn more.

*This video was published on Jun. 9, 2026.

Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue »

The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook

If you're like most Americans, you're a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings. But a handful of little-known "Social Security secrets" could help ensure a boost in your retirement income.

One easy trick could pay you as much as $23,760 more... each year! Once you learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits, we think you could retire confidently with the peace of mind we're all after. Join Stock Advisor to learn more about these strategies.

View the "Social Security secrets" »

The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
placeholder
US Attacks Iran Amid the “Ceasefire”: Bitcoin, Gold, and Oil ReactThe United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after a US Apache helicopter was downed over the Strait of Hormuz, breaking the fragile ceasefire previously announced by President Donald Tr
Author  Beincrypto
12 hours ago
The United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after a US Apache helicopter was downed over the Strait of Hormuz, breaking the fragile ceasefire previously announced by President Donald Tr
placeholder
Bitcoin Fear Hit Levels Last Seen at $3,000 and $18,000 Price PointsBitcoin (BTC) slid near $62,500 as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index hit 10. Bitcoin fear this extreme has appeared only near past cycle bottoms.The index sat at 8 a day earlier and at 47 a month ago. T
Author  Beincrypto
12 hours ago
Bitcoin (BTC) slid near $62,500 as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index hit 10. Bitcoin fear this extreme has appeared only near past cycle bottoms.The index sat at 8 a day earlier and at 47 a month ago. T
placeholder
Super Micro stock plunges after plans for $7 billion capital raise to fund AI backlogGlobal leader in AI and computing, Super Micro Computer (SMCI) has had its shares fall by about 10% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the server maker announced plans to raise $7 billion in new financing to fund its growing AI hardware backlog. The capital raise involves two phases, with the initial phase being an...
Author  Cryptopolitan
12 hours ago
Global leader in AI and computing, Super Micro Computer (SMCI) has had its shares fall by about 10% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the server maker announced plans to raise $7 billion in new financing to fund its growing AI hardware backlog. The capital raise involves two phases, with the initial phase being an...
placeholder
Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5AI giant Anthropic has on Monday released Claude Fable 5, a general-access version of its Mythos-class AI, which the company claims outperforms every model it has previously made publicly available. In addition, a restricted variant of the Mythos AI called Claude Mythos 5 will ship to US government cyber defenders through the existing Project Glasswing...
Author  Cryptopolitan
12 hours ago
AI giant Anthropic has on Monday released Claude Fable 5, a general-access version of its Mythos-class AI, which the company claims outperforms every model it has previously made publicly available. In addition, a restricted variant of the Mythos AI called Claude Mythos 5 will ship to US government cyber defenders through the existing Project Glasswing...
placeholder
Bitcoin Flashes One Of Its Rarest Demand Signals In Six Years – DetailsBitcoin is holding above $62,000 after the massive drop that defined last week’s market action and erased months of recovery progress in a matter of days. The price is stabilizing — but
Author  NewsBTC
12 hours ago
Bitcoin is holding above $62,000 after the massive drop that defined last week’s market action and erased months of recovery progress in a matter of days. The price is stabilizing — but
goTop
quote