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4% Rule
A retirement withdrawal guideline suggesting that retirees can withdraw 4% of their portfolio annually without running out of money over a 30-year retirement.
What is 4% Rule?
A retirement withdrawal guideline suggesting that retirees can withdraw 4% of their portfolio annually without running out of money over a 30-year retirement.
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