The Famous 4% Retirement Rule May Not Work for You -- Unless You Do This
There's an important tweak you need to make.
The Famous 4% Retirement Rule May Not Work for You -- Unless You Do This
Overview
For decades, retirees have relied on the 4% rule as one of the simplest guidelines in retirement planning. And the concept is pretty simple.
In your first year of retirement, you withdraw 4% of your portfolio. After that, you adjust your withdrawals annually for inflation.
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