The Father of the 4% Rule Says Retirees Can Withdraw More
The 4% withdrawal rule was established more than 30 years ago. Thanks to new research, its founder says that rate is likely much too low.
Overview
In this reaired 2025 episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp interviews William Bengen, father of the 4% withdrawal rate, about his book A Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More. They discuss:
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Details
A full transcript is below.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.
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