Is the 4% Rule Too Safe?

Expert Opinion May 06, 2024 at 02:54 PM
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What You Need To Know

  • Our research finds 61% of financial advisors most commonly use 4% as the withdrawal rate for clients.
  • While client situations vary and rules of thumb are not optimal, I think 5% is a more realistic starting point for the average retiree..
  • Here is a new approach based on how willing and able a client is to adjust their spending.
David Blanchett